Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Sally 6 Months Old

 
Sally Jean
6 Months old


Sally, You are such a calm baby now!  You have gone from  being a pretty fussy, horrible sleeper, not-content-unless-you-are-being-held baby to a little one who still loves to be cuddled, but sleeps through the night and takes 2-3 hour naps twice per day, loves to play in your saucer and other fun things, and just all around content (unless you are hungry or want to go take a nap).  WOW! Are we blessed or what?


Often when I get you from your crib in the morning, you will have rolled over onto your back and I get to see this
What an amazing way to start my morning! 
 
You got to swing in the swings at the park for the first time.  I was a little apprehensive about putting you in one because you are still so tiny (chunky, but compact).  But you LOVED it!  You were so happy with the back and forth motion of the swing and the light, cool breeze felt so good to you.  It made it pretty clear that your mommy and daddy need to get to work on our back yard, outfitting it so it has more fun things for you and Ava to do.  
 


You look like your Uncle Jeremy and I really see it here in this picture.
 
We also took advantage of the nice weather that day to go on a walk on the greenway.  You loved it, but slept most of the way.  At one point I thought I heard you rustling around in your carseat, so I lifted the hood and this is what I got to see...
 
You now eat about 2 meals per day in your high chair.  You like your apples, green beans, and sweet potatoes so far.  Last night you ate a whole container of baby food, you little piggy!  Surprisingly, you are not a very messy eater.  You don't try too hard to push things out with your tongue when I am putting the spoon in that mouth.  We'll see if your cleanliness keeps up, though, I highly doubt it.  


When you look at these pictures, you can tell eating time is a pleasant experience for you. 
 
 
You are not as quick at learning certain things as your sister.  By the end of her 5th month she was sitting up all by herself.  You are 6 months old and still need LOTS AND LOTS of support.  You have until 9 months before it becomes a red flag so we better get crackin!  In your defense, you don't have as many opportunities to sit up because your sister comes to bulldoze you down and therefore we can't leave you on the floor often.  We are working on that (both you sitting up and your sister being gentle).  
 
 
 
The other day we went to Target and this is what happened:
I attempted to put you in the front and Ava in the back.  It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't the best choice, either.  But, you sure are cute!  
 
 
We got to go to Ohio to see our family and as always you were a hit!  You are a great traveler and so easy going.  You got to play with your cousins Addi and Kaylee.  Kaylee has the same middle name as you!  We also discovered you are growing your 2 bottom teeth.  We had no idea because, thankfully, you weren't acting fussy.  But your cousin, Sara, first discovered them!  You are doing so good growing those teeth.  The only thing that seems off with you is that you are not enjoying your bottles as much lately and taking your sweet time sucking them down. 
 

 
 
 
You were pretty exhausted from your busy time playing with everyone in Ohio.  So, on our way home, you did mostly this..
 
Here are some cute pictures from this month:








Sally, we just love you.  SO. MUCH.  I hate to admit this, but you are growing so much and so fast you have got mommy itching for another one already, but we will give it some more time.  I want to enjoy you guys and sometimes I feel so busy with Ava that I feel like I don't get to give you the undivided attention you deserve.  So we will wait another year or so before we bring someone else into the mix.  You are such a sweet girl.  You have the most stunning eyes.  Everywhere we go, people just love those eyes!  Your smile lights up your whole face and you are just a happy baby.  I am so thankful that you are so healthy.  You sleep well, you eat well, you are content, and you love to cuddle.  What more could I ask for?  I love you so much.  I know God sure does know how to give us the desires of our heart!  Because you make my heart feel so full!  I love you my precious Sally Jean!  
 





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