7 months and going strong

Noah turned 7 months on September 11, making it both a fantastic day as well as a day to remember all the children and families who were forever changed by September 11.  Noah however found it to be a regular day for him, full of learning naps and food.  Lots and lots of food!! My son loves to eat there is not a food out there he won't eat.  And he doesn't want any of that soupy purée stuff either he wants texture.  To date his newest foods are watermelon, cantaloupe, pickles, refried beans, and shredded chicken.  I'm glad he'll do shredded chicken because the thought of me pureeing meat is totally gross.  He has two teeth on the bottom right now and is working on two teeth up top too!! I've also lost my good little sleeper:(. He wakes up at least once during the night sometimes even twice.  I'm trying to let him cry it out and figure out how to self soothe himself,  but so far it's not working or he has way more will power than I do.  So, now I'm trying to find something for him to consider a lovey to help when he wakes up at night.  So far I haven't had much luck with that either.  I just keep telling myself that no matter what he will eventually figure out how to put himself to sleep, and until then all I can do is try to help him.  In other news my son loves to stand, sit, drink out of a cup or straw, and chew! He can now roll both ways and is trying to figure out how to crawl.  So far all he does is go backwards or in circles.  He loves his exersaucer,  and batting at all his toys.  Playing in the water at bath time is also super fun.  He talks all the time and even whispers.  He's changed so much all I can do is hold on and pray I can remember the details.