We have decided to call the baby "Big Red". He is definitely a red head. And he is definitely a big guy! So, now we have fun introducing our two reds, Clare who is eight, as Little Red, and Thomas who is almost seven months as Big Red. As someone pointed out, it won't be too long before he is bigger than she is!

Big Red is not cooperating with my perfect plan for babies. He has been sitting alone for about two weeks. I long for this age! You put them down on a blanket with lots of toys and they can't go anywhere! They just play happily for at least 15 minutes at a time. A mother's dream! But not this guy. No, he is already on his knees, rocking back and forth and reaching for things! He can't get himself back to sitting so he needs help about every 30 seconds!

The children have been commanded to not encourage crawling. I have very disobedient children! I keep catching Little Red about three feet away from the baby, with arms outstretched, encouraging him to try to get to her. Cute, yes. But can't we wait awhile?!

Oh, and for the record. Big Red got his first tooth almost two weeks ago, at 6 1/2 months. Bottom right. Second tooth is now in as of two days ago. Bottom left. So, when he asks in five years, I will refer him to this blog! Also for the record, he is 22 pounds and really tall. (Okay, I haven't measured him lately, but he is a LONG baby!)

My only complaint is his habit of waking up with the sun. Not an admirable virtue in this house, especially in a child who enjoys nursing throughout the night.

But he is a doll! Oh, how we love our little big guy! I just can't stop thanking God for him!