5 Months!

I spent 29 years of my life without this girl and only 5 months with her, and yet, I can hardly remember what life was like before her. 

 

Momma, I'm a pro at this now.  What are we waiting for?!

Cheeeese!!

 

How was that?  Pretty cute, right?  With the sideways smile and all...





 

No?  You mean you want entertainment?  Boo!

 

Still not enough?  How 'bout a new 'do??

 



Just call me Pebbles!!



 

So, what is happening at the ripe old age of 5 months??

 

She is smiling, laughing, and starting to get really playful.

 

I used to think the cutest sound in the world was her giggle.

 

That was before I heard her squeal with excitement.

 

Now, I'm torn.  Can we call it a tie for the cutest sounds in the world?

 

She is a pretty efficient "supported sitter."

She loves to stand up (with support, of course).  She acts so proud and excited to be getting so big and strong (insert tears from momma watching her baby girl grow up too fast).

She still loves baths and is learning that splashing is pretty funny.

Her hair is still dark and growing long.  She got her first pigtails 1 week ago with her aunt Kim.

 

She is still drooling...

 

She weighs 14lbs, 13oz and is 25 inches long.

She wears size 2 diapers and size 3-6 and 6 month clothes.

She has tried rice cereal and doesn't like it at all. 

She has tried sweet potatoes and loves them.

This week, we'll move on to squash.

She hasn't quite figured out that these foods can actually fill her belly if she gives them a chance.  She tends to get a little impatient and wants milk because it's what she knows will keep her legs from getting too skinny.

 

She is still going to bed around 7:30 or so and wakes twice during the night.  Until she can make it through the night, or at least cut down to 1 night-time feeding, she will continue to sleep in the Pack 'n' Play in our room.

Her bedroom is a looong walk from our bedroom at 1 am.

 

And 4 am.

 

And sometimes 11:30 pm...

 

Today, a lady in Target called her "striking."  Yesterday, two pediatricians called her absolutely beautiful.  Earlier this week, her daddy said he still couldn't believe how we made such a perfect baby.

 

Of course, we know we had nothing to do with creating such a sweet little girl.  We were just the lucky ones God chose to be her parents.