6 months old!

Elizabeth,

How in the world are you already six months old? It seems like just yesterday that I was impatiently awaiting your arrival! And now you are just getting so big. You truly are such a happy baby! Mommy loves getting to spend all of her time with you. We are so blessed that Daddy works so hard to provide for us! This month has been a whirlwind of fun for us. As each day passes, you are growing up more and more. It is a joy to be your Mommy, and I know Daddy thinks the same about being your Daddy. We can't wait to see what will happen in your seventh month!

We love you!

Mommy and Daddy

Weight: 15 lbs 1 oz

Length: will get this in October...

Diaper size: Size 2

Teeth: While no teeth have broken through yet, I can definitely feel the two bottom teeth! I know I've been saying this forever, but I *think* they'll come in soon!

Clothes size: 3-6 months and 6 months, but pretty soon we'll be moving to 6-9 months! You sure are a long baby! :)

Sleep: You go to sleep around 7. Most of the time you sleep until at least 3-4am. You're not really hungry at that time, but if you fuss and don't put yourself back to sleep, we change your diaper and give you a small bottle. You then sleep until anywhere between 6:30 and 8 (Mommy definitely likes the waking up closer to 8...). You take two naps a day, with your morning nap being 2-3 hours (normally 2 1/2) and your afternoon nap 1 1/2-2 hours long.

Favorite activities/things: Playing on the floor, looking at yourself in the mirror, jumping - it doesn't matter if it's in your jumper, exersaucer, or on someone's lap, you just LOVE to jump!! You love using Mommy and Daddy's hands to get from laying down, to sitting, to standing. It won't be long before you're pulling up on actual objects. The puppies have really caught your interest this month. You can just stare and smile at them all day long. You still love to read, too! Mommy hopes you'll always love to read! Bath time is another favorite. You'd play in the bathtub for hours if I let you.

Eating: You still take a bottle about every 4 hours during the day. You drink 24-31 ounces a day, most of the time sticking to 27 ounces. You also eat twice a day - breakfast and dinner. So far you've had oatmeal, avocado, banana, and butternut squash. Tomorrow you'll try sweet potato, and then from there we'll try plums, pears, green beans, and peas! The squash has been your favorite

Nicknames: Sweet Pea, Sweet Thing, Lizzie, Miss E, Baby Doll

Talking: You still love to talk! Often times you'll wake up in the middle of the night and talk yourself back to sleep. You're exploring new sounds, too! It's so exciting! I can't wait to hear you say "Mama!!"

New adventures: Not much on the "new" front this month. Just some traveling and seeing family!

New Skills: You love to clap your feet! It is the cutest thing ever! You also started picking up your paci and putting it in your mouth - the right way. You're learning your name, too! You respond when we say it. You also reach for us when you want out of certain toys and your crib or you want to be picked up. You're getting close to crawling because you've started getting on all fours and rocking. Sometimes you even push yourself forward with your legs. You just don't know what to do with your arms yet.

Enjoy some pictures!