Month six

 

 

 

Oh six months, how I love thee. I cannot help but look at babes this age and think of them as wee cherubs. As for our little cherub, plump and rosy-cheeked, six months is proving to be a delightfully entertaining and tender age. 

 

Weighing in at 16 pounds, 13 ounces (62nd percentile), and measuring just over 2 feet (37th percentile), she continues to be our shortest babe to date. Because of her length or lack there of, her rolls continue to get a lot of attention, even though big brother was equally plump. And, barring any significant growth spurt, I'd imagine she will remain curvy with her new found enjoyment of food. Enjoying two daily servings of fruits and veggies and the introduction of proteins, the littlest delights in meal time. While skeptical of new textures, she is growing in her ability to bring food to her mouth and is warming up to the occasional snack of puffs and Mum-Mums. And, no snack time would be complete without big brother and sister cheering her on, sampling her food. The little man has grown quite fond of the rice husk crackers, which conveniently come two to a package, perfect for sharing.   

 

Being the third born, her morning naps are often on the go, and overall are less predictable. And while getting her settled for an afternoon nap can sometimes be challenging, once she falls asleep she naps between two and three hours.  While capable of sleeping through the night, she continues to wake on occasion for a quick middle of the night feeding, which I do not mind as they allow me the opportunity to gaze at her precious face as we pass by the large second story window gently lit by the light of the moon.  She continues to wiggle her way around the floor, changing positions often.  But, her latest accomplishment and one she takes great pride in is her ability to sit.  She enjoys the fresh perspective it provides, and has recently taken her strong posture on the road enjoying her first upright cart ride at Target and restaurant high chair at Chili's.  

 

Enjoying the constant chatter of our household, she too, is quick to join in the conversation with various sounds, her favorite being "da da."  Most recently, she has started blowing raspberries while babbling away.  Each day we are drawn to her sweet smiles, playful grins, and bright eyes.  She is flexible yet assertive, relaxed but determined.  She is our delight!