Though he's a pretty mellow baby, Hunter is developing a BIG personality. We love hearing him squeal and laugh when we make funny faces or do something that surprises and delights him. He has learned to entertain himself, which surprises us because it seems like we never leave him alone!! Nonetheless, he plays well with his toys in his high chair and exersaucer when we are occupied in the kitchen making dinner, but he'll look up every once in awhile to check on us. When he wants our attention he'll yell or squeal at us and when we make eye contact he'll smile and go back to playing. So cute!! We often hear him talking to himself in the mornings or blowing raspberries in his crib when he first wakes up, rather than crying out for us. Of course, as soon as he sees us over the top of his crib, we get the biggest smile of the day!
Hunter is learning very quickly to sit up on his own. In fact, even these last few days he has improved immensely. He still loses his balance occasionally and falls to his side or on his back so we can't leave him to it alone or without pillows around him, but for the most part he can balance pretty well on his own for several minutes at a time.
He is still a great sleeper, sleeping between 8-11 straight hours every night. He has recently started making some new noises with his mouth and imitates our mouth movements without sound, as well. Though we still haven't heard a ma-ma or da-da come out of his mouth yet. The other day I got him to imitate me making a kissy face, which was really cute...we'll have to continue to work on that one so he doesn't forget it!
Hunter is also taking a special interest in Jack the Cat these days. When he sees him, he focuses all of his attention on him and reaches for him, no matter how far away he may be. He will also squeal at Jack to try and get his attention and beckon him over. Of course, Jack generally acts totally disinterested, but sometimes he'll walk close enough to Hunter and allow his tail to graze his face. Hunter is not quick enough to grab it....yet! I think Jack will get a big surprise one day soon though!!
Hunter is still exploring the world through his mouth and continues to eat with gusto. In addition, to the breastmilk he inhales regularly, he has rice cereal or baby oatmeal at least 2 times a day. In fact, it has gotten to the point where he stops whatever he is doing when Ryan and I are eating. He can be in the middle of playing with his favorite toy and he will just drop it and stare at us while we eat. If he is close enough, he will grab at our food, too. It almost makes us feel guilty! We can start introducing him to vegetables and fruits next month, so we are bound to get some funny expressions from him then!
Here are some of our favorite pictures from this past month!
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