Hostess Gwen and Host Elijah were very good 'siblings' to Rock while were in California. We were so grateful to have them around to keep us entertained until Rock's dad could get into town.
They made Rock a crown to wear....
and played endless rounds of peek-a-boo...
and wheeled his stroller around the back yard....
and even taught his mom how to dress like a princess.
They are also skilled at taking pictures of themselves.
Rock never quite figured out the time change so we got to spend several EARLY morning hours together. Although I tried to explain that mommy likes to sleep in past 4, he thought it was 7 am and time to play. So, I blinded him with my flash as punishment for waking me up so early!
Besides meeting our hosts, the Wagners (more pictures of them in future blogs), Rock's first visit was with our old upstairs neighbors at the Quammune. Owen (above) is three months older than Rock but they were about the same size.
We enjoyed catching up with Aimee while the kids were asleep. A little while after Owen woke up, I got to get Flora from her crib. It was a little bit disconcerting for her to be woken up by a 'stranger.'
Although he had a total meltdown waiting in line to get on the plane (it was so bad that mom ended up crying too), once we got seated and Rock could eat a little, he was a wonderful travel companion. It helped that we had three seats to ourselves as the flight was not very crowded. After some playing, he slept for the majority of the flight.
The day before we left town we went to Rock's 6-month check-up. It was actually a very depressing day. Unfortunately, we found out that Rock is NO LONGER IN THE 95th PERCENTILE! He has slowed down and at 21 lbs. 11 oz. and 28 inches is now only in the 90th percentile. Disappointing, huh?
Seriously though, we were happy to hear that Rock is still healthy and strong and continuing to grow. Above he shows off his incredible flexibility.
He was glad that Mom and Dad brought along Meester Frog for his appointment.
Meester Frog likes to give him keesses.
Before we left town, Rock had a fun time playing with Nana Kerry and Papa John.
And contemplating the rug.
