6 Months Old

Actually half way to 7 months old by the time I post this!

Sweet baby girl,

6 months already. Amazing. I'm trying hard to make sure I remember every little thing you do. Every time we complete one stage and move on to the next, I have to remind myself that this is it...the last time I'll be in this position in my life. And what a way to "wrap things up" - you are more beautiful, charming and sweet than we could've ever wished for. And you are so "girly" that it makes us laugh... I love to dress you up, I love to pick what you'll wear each day (Dad loves this too - the other day he actually requested that you wear a pretty bow in your hair to match your pretty dress), and I love that no matter what we dress you in, there's no mistaking that you are a baby girl. Your eyes sparkle, your cheeks are rosey, your smile is soft. You are just precious.

And did I mention that you are Daddy's Little Girl? You drop whatever it is you are doing (or eating) to see Dad when he walks in the room. If you hear his voice, you snap to attention. Sometimes, he talks in whsipers so that he doesn't disturb you, but it doesn't work - I think you can "sense" his presence. :) You'll take Dad over me any day!

What have you been up to? Rolling rolling rolling... both sides, both directions, all over the room. You barrel roll from one end of the living room to the other. You have also discovered crackers / solids. You LOVE to eat these "snacks" any time of day - passing the treat from one hand to the other, and then to the mouth. It falls, you quickly search for it, and if you can't find it, you protest (loudly).



You can sit up on your own for several seconds, but unattended, you'll eventually fall. Your favorite toy this month is a big, rubbery spoon. You love to chew it, hold it, hit things with it. You also love your toes, your jumperoo (finally) and your brother's John Deer Tractor. You get so excited when he starts driving that thing around - you fuss if we don't get up and carry you so that you can follow it. And you make the funniest noises when you follow the tractor! Your sleeping could be better but it's not bad. The last few days, you slept from 8:30pm to 7:30am without a peep. Normally though, you wake at 6:30-7ish to eat, and wake once in the middle of the night for your binky. We've started scattering several binkies in your crib so that if you wake, you might be able to find one yourself (can't wait for that to happen!!!).


At the doctor this month: You weighed 18lbs. (85th percentile) and you are 27.5" long (90th percentile). You surpassed your brother at this age by almost 3 pounds and 1/2 of inch. Needless to say - you are a big girl. And it's all in your thighs... while at the doctor's office, one nurse spread the word about your chunky thighs and soon after, 3 other nurses came in to see your chubby legs (obviously it wasn't a busy day at the doc's office).

All and all, another perfect month, Miss Molly. We love you to pieces!

Love, Mom