6 months old!!!

Love this video. Watch him after I mention teething...I swear he nods. And is he waving at the end??? Such a smart boy!!!

I know I am long overdue for an update! It has been a crazy couple of weeks in the Scaglione household. Shaun has been sick with RSV/bronchiolitis for almost two and a half weeks. He started with a dry cough which later turned into a couple days of high fever, followed by wheezing, a runny nose and an awful cough. My heart just broke for him. He was miserable. He has been on nebulizer treatments three times a day and that definitely seems to help.
Last weekend was Shaun's baptism. We had 17 family members in town so as you can guess, it was quite an event! The ceremony was precious. I couldn't help but tear up when our pastor walked Shaunie up and down the aisle as the congregation sang Jesus Loves Me. I am attaching some pictures of the weekend for you to enjoy.
Finally, Mike and I left Shaun with Grandma and Grandpa for five days while we went to Aspen for a little winter vacation. We had a great time but missed Shaun more than we anticipated. On Thursday night we missed our connecting flight in Houston due to weather and I sat in the airport and cried because I couldn't stand to wait one more day to see my sweet boy.
He has really changed a lot in the last few weeks. He started sitting up on his own as you probably saw in the video. It is the cutest thing EVER! You just put a couple of toys in front of him and he can occupy himself for a good 30 minutes, if not more. He has also been quite the hungry boy! We've tried carrots, sweet potato, pears, apples and bananas. Always accompanied with a little cereal. Most days I have to rush to make more food because he is still hungry and will start to cry! Guess that explains his weight gain these past 6 weeks. Came in today at almost 16.5 pounds!!! Getting to be such a big boy. We go in for his six month appt next week so we will see what percentile he is in then.
So that's the latest around here! Hope you enjoy the video and pics!!!

First time at the beach...not a big fan

Shaun's 6 month picture with his elephant

Why is my mom jumping up and down like a lunatic?

Oh yeah...so I'll smile so sweet. How can anyone resist this face?!?!

Loves watching his dad play guitar

Kisses from Grandma

Uncle Brian and Aunt Michele come visit

Baptism day with Mom

A picture with family in front of the church

Sick baby boy

Good morning! Wanted to share a video of Shaun eating applesauce. Not the biggest fan but they say that it takes a baby almost 20 times trying a food before they truly decide whether or not they like it. Not to mention he is sick so he doesn't seem to be as hungry as usual.
We took Shaun to the doctor last week and he has finally doubled his birth weight...14.5 lbs! I think that starting him on solids has definitely helped as well as adding a bit of formula in with his bottles. He has moved into 6-9 month clothes. Is that possible?! I held up one of his newborn outfits last week and told Mike that I have a hard time remembering that he was ever that small.
You will hear in the video that he has come down with a little cough. Called the doctor last night and after answering a million questions, she said that there is really nothing you can do. Gave us signs to watch out for and told us to call if he has a fever. I feel so helpless when I know he isn't feeling well and all I can do is hold him. He is napping now so hopefully some sleep will help :)






  

5 months old!

It's been a crazy couple of weeks which would explain my slacking when it comes to updating the blog. Between family visiting, a trip to Chicago to see friends and a business meeting in Miami, I can barely keep my days straight!
Shaun is changing before our very eyes. I can't believe how each day brings something new and different. Today was a big day for him! He ate avocado (see video below) for the first time. Turns out he feels the same way about avocado as his dad does...yuck! And he sat up by himself today both in the bathtub and on his changing pad! He is starting to play games like peek a boo and is really observant. His favorite thing to do is watch Jake walk from room to room. He gets the biggest kick out of it!
Below I am including two videos...one with Shaun eating avocado and the second with him eating oatmeal. What a difference! Our little man absolutely LOVES oatmeal. We can't get it in his mouth fast enough. He even reaches for the bowl sometimes. Love how he opens his mouth wide when he wants another bite.
I am also including some pictures from the past two weeks. The ones with his elephant are his 5 month photos. It's fun to go back and look at his picture each month in that chair. Crazy how much a baby can change in five months! I've also included pictures of him sitting up, eating and one from when my friend Michelle came to visit with her new little boy Dane. And finally one of him in his adorable crab bathing suit from Aunt Di. Too cute!!! Thank goodness it is finally warming up here. Can't wait to take my little man to the beach. Hope you enjoy the pics and videos!!!

 5 months old!!!

 Who is this big guy next to me???

 Playing in the crib!

 Love this bathing suit!

 Shaun and Dane...future buddies!

 Loves his oatmeal!

 Yum!

 Look at me sitting up like a big boy!

Can't believe how big he's getting!!!

 Sitting up on his changing pad!