7 Month Update

(Everyone still comments on what a big boy I have, although his stats seem to be evening out)

Height: 27.5 in. (50 - 75th percentile)
Weight: 19 lbs. 12 oz (50 - 75th percentile)
Development: Trip is FINALLY rolling in both directions, which is his main form of transportation. J and I have decided that he simply lacks the motivation to crawl, so who knows when that will come! He is a really strong stander though, and can stand on his own with his hands propping himself against the coffee table or couch. This is backwards developmentally, so we are trying not to let him stand so much. Someone told me that it is important that babies learn to crawl first because it helps to develop some part of their brain. He is a very verbal child and has made practically every sound ... ba, da, ma, ta, th, ha, hi, oh, etc. He also learned how to make a sound like he has congestion in his chest when he is breathing. He makes it all the time and makes me worry all the time! Just when I am about to call the doctor, I listen and he is breathing just fine. I thought I had several years before I had a child who would fake sick!
Likes: His favorite thing to say is "Dad". Not just "da, da, da" but the full "dad, dad, dad". He doesn't know what it means, but we are working on that. It is probably my favorite thing to hear him joyfully calling for his dad. Of course, I use this to my advantage and am constantly telling J that Trip wants him to change his diaper, or play, or feed him. How can J resist? Trip also LOVES his pacifier. He has really great hand-eye coordination and can spend a long time chewing on his pacifier and pulling it in and out of his mouth.
Dislikes: Being trapped in anything. I can't leave him in his highchair for too long, or he seems to get claustrophobic. When he feels trapped he holds his breath and kind of makes a prolonged grunting sound until his face turns practically purple and then he eventually starts screaming. I was at the grocery store with Trip and it was before he could balance himself sitting in the front of the cart, so I had him strapped in. He started doing this and I couldn't help but laugh! The people around me didn't seem to think this was so funny and gave me the "you are a bad mom" stare. Oh well, I'm sure it won't be the first time Trip throws a fit in public.
Favorite Memories: Trip's favorite song is a childhood song that J learned in middle school. The words go, "Hello everybody, so glad to see you!" and then repeat. Singing this song is the best way to get the biggest smile you have ever seen from Trip. In fact, in every picture you have seen of Trip smiling on this blog, I am probably behind the camera singing this song. Sometimes I switch it up and say "Hello Mr. Trip man, so glad to see you!" ... I know, I know, I am so creative! But you can only sing the same words over and over so many times before it drives you bonkers!!!