Well, hard to believe Greyson is 6 months old and we're half way through his first year of life. He's got such a defined personality now - always making faces, loves to giggle, and talk in his own unique baby language. Developmentally he's really progressed and is quite skilled at sitting up on his own - occasionally he topples over to one side or the other, but he's learning what he needs to do to avoid that. Lately his other favorite hobby is shaking his head from side to side - looks like he's saying "no", but we think he just likes how it makes things look funny when you shake your head. He's a goofy boy who is still super easy going and just as happy as can be. We still constantly hear from people who are around him how laid back he is - he honestly only fusses if he's tired or hungry, and we're thankful for his chill personality. Speaking of hungry, we have quite the little eater on our hands now. He's had all stage 1 foods and he loves ALL of them - not a picky eater at all. He chows down 3 things of baby food a day, plus he gets 3 bottles of formula, and still nurses in the morning and night. I think his Dad, a proud eagle scout, would say Greyson has earned a merit badge in eating. We have his 6 month check up at the end of next week and then we'll fill you in on his updated stats, but from our estimations he's about 20 lbs. and close to 27 inches long - what a big boy!
Kyle and I have been busy this month with the adjustment of us both going back to school. I've now been back teaching part-time for about 3 weeks. The afternoon hours as the technology teacher is working out really well. I simply go in at 11:15, teach 3 or 4 classes (of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) and then I'm done at 3pm and typically home by 4pm. So glad this job opportunity arose because not only does it still allow me to fulfill my passion for teaching, but I get special mommy and Greyson time in the morning, and then Grey gets to bond with Dad in the afternoon, which is a unique situation that we both value. Kyle started back at Austin Peay for grad school this week and so far, so good. He only has a couple classes on campus, and 2 online so that allows him to be home more often which is appreciate by both Greyson and I.
This month has also had some highs and lows - we started off the month meeting up with Kyle's parents in Gatlinburg, TN (kind of like the Wisconsin Dells of the south) for a weekend getaway. We had a great time shopping, visiting the aquarium and Greyson got lots of hugs and kisses from his Pop Pop and Jo Jo. Then on more of a somber note, my Grandpa Bell (my mom's father) passed away a few days ago. He had been struggling the last year and half in a nursing home, so we're happy he's in a much better place now, but it's hard to imagine not having him here with us any longer. We will be heading up to Chicago in a few weeks for a memorial service and look forward to being with family and sharing stories and memories of the many great times we had with him throughout his life. I'm so thankful that he was able to meet Greyson in June, and that I see so much of my grandfather in my son's eyes when he smiles and he will carry on his legacy through his middle name of Robert. I know he will always be with me and watching over me - love you so much Grandpa Bell.
Enjoy the video down below of our big boy sitting up and talking away - such a funny little monkey! Also check out the weeks 24-28 (August) pictures from our trip and from around the house.
Love to you all,
Kyle, Lindsey, and Baby G
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