Analiese: 6 Months

Dear Analiese,

We have been so busy this month, I almost forgot to write this post. 6 months! One half of a year! We can’t believe you’re this old already. You’ve become so active over the past few weeks. It’s almost hard to keep track of all of your accomplishments, but let’s see what you’ve been up to…

You’re not crawling yet, but you certainly can make your way around a room by rolling all over the place. You are so attentive to whatever is going on around you. Feedings can be easily interrupted by the sound of your Daddy saying goodbye in the morning or Parker shaking his collar around.

You love to play in exersaucers – so many toys and sounds all at once! Your neck, shoulders, arms and legs are becoming so strong! Walks are taken with a big girl stroller and we recently tried out the shopping seat cover for our trips to stores. It’s like a mini couch for you!

You also started sitting up with some support.

You continue to be a mellow, peaceful and happy baby. You’re such a fun shopping buddy for Mama – always so good in the stores, attracting lots of fun attention with your babbling and smiles. A few extra whiny moments have us wondering if you might be teething, but so far there’s no sign of any pearly whites just yet.

It seems like you’re constantly discovering another body part to suck on. Recently, it’s been your toes. We don’t know how you do it, but you manage to get them in your mouth a lot! You’re so flexible!

Although your toes are fun to suck on, your favorite thing to put in your mouth these days is…food! We started you on rice cereal last week and you enjoy it so much! It only took you one or two meals to get the hang of putting your tongue where it needs to be and how to swallow instead of spitting out. Next up…homemade pureed carrots!

You also had your first dip in the lake this month! Your little body in a bathing suit is so cute! You bring us so much joy, Analiese. You’re so much fun to be around and we love to take care of you. On to the next 6 months!

Love,

Mama and Daddy