Sauder Snapshots: Growing up, up, up!

Recently Steven and I have just marveled at how big William has gotten. (I'm assuming this will continue to happen throughout our parenting journey...) But, man! The other day we both looked at him and couldn't believe how much he has grown! I believe Steven's exact words were, "Wow. He's like... a... PERSON now." haha :)

William is quickly showing us his personality and a lot of new tricks to go along with it.

At 5 1/2 months, William:

sits up on his own (although he tumbles over from time to time!)

likes to drink water out of a real glass
loooooves laughing with Daddy!
likes reading books before bedtime
really enjoys shower time
loves going swimming and dunking his head under water!
likes going for walks at night
is not afraid of strangers, loves being held by anyone and everyone
sucks his left thumb to comfort himself
sleeps A LOT! (He goes to bed at 7:30 pm and wakes up anytime between 6:30 - 8 am! He then takes around a 3 hour morning nap and another 2-3 hour afternoon nap! Steven feels like the kid is never awake. :) He must get his good sleeping habits from his momma... and hey, we're not complaining!)
drools a lot and still spits up a lot too!
has a really annoying high-pitched scream when he doesn't want to do something anymore!
gives lots of open-mouthed kisses
is really wanting to eat food... he gets really cranky when he sees us eating dinner :)

I've been trying to hold him off on any food since I don't want to mess with it on the long plane ride, but it's been really hard since he really shows an interest in it. Speaking of which, we will be leaving for the States a week from today!! YAY!!!! We're so excited to introduce William to all our families and spend some quality time together. It's gonna be such a fun summer! We can't wait :)

Here's a few pics to hold the grandparents over until we arrive...