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Zachary’s three-month birthday is today, December 24th. It’s hard to believe it’s already been three months!

He’s looking and doing great! He is still looking older than he really is–probably around 6 months old in appearance due to his size. He’s not at all fat, he’s just… more developed. People can’t believe he’s as young as he is for the size he is…and of course given his headstart being so big at birth, it’s not really that surprising!

He’s doing a lot more looking around, babbling, recognizing voices and faces, and in the last couple of days, he seems to have noticed that he has feet. Very cool. He’s such a mellow, easy-going baby… He found his thumb a couple of weeks ago now, so he self-soothes as necessary, and puts himself to sleep. He’s ticklish, and giggles. He can relax on his own for incredible lengths of time compared to his older brother at the same age. He can also roll over to his side already… and from the looks of things, it won’t be too much longer before he’s all the way over. Wow!

Yes, pictures (and more…!) are coming!

2006 ended well. Great Christmas, great to see everyone. Thanks again for the cards and gifts! Benjamin had a great time with all the paper and boxes, and even some fun with his new presents. ;)

And 2007, so far, is off to a bang-up start! All three of us have been sick this past week. Benjamin’s had a cold, and pinkeye. Not quite sure where it came from, but strongly suspecting the play area at the local mall last weekend…

Mom’s got a really terrible-sounding sore throat, and Dad had the flu about a week ago, too. It’s been a rough week.

Benjamin’s getting some eye drops for his eyes, and after one treatment, he was already looking TONS better.

We’re off to Disney in Florida this next week. Should be fun!

Our boy’s not been feeling very well. He had his 6-month wellness check (with shots) on the 23rd. He’s developed either an internal bruise or a reaction to one of the shots, and coupled with the teething and the evolving diet, he’s kind of a mess…

Officially, as of 23 August 2006, Benjamin is:

• 27 inches long
• 18 lbs 3 oz
• 17 1/4-inch head circumference

He’s in the top 25th percentile for height, and just slightly above average for weight. His hair is growing back really well now after he basically went bald. It was pretty light at first, but we’ve noticed it darkening a little bit the last week or so, too.

Additionally, it looks like his blue eyes are here to stay. His doctor says the color of eyes a baby has at six months is pretty much what they’re going to be. They’re a lovely blue!

Wish him well–and us, too; it’s kind of taxing… but definitely worth it, of course! :)

One more thing: he left a little bite mark on his mother’s finger last night! Two bottom teeth are very rapidly emerging (and his left bottom center one in particular at the moment)!