7 months!

Libby~
Happy 7 months, sweet girl! Another month has flown by and you are pretty much doing something new every. single. day. There is never a dull moment with you, little bug. Although daddy and I love watching you explore and grow, we both agree that it is happening way too fast. Don't be in such a hurry to grow up! :) 

Your personality is starting to develop more and more and I must say, you are quite funny. The sounds and faces you make keep us smiling all day long. Your little grin with those two tiny teeth is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Your happy little coos and squeals are so sweet. And my absolute favorite thing from this past month is that you reach for me. Melt my heart, why don't you. I always knew you knew who I was, but now when you see me you get a big smile and come crawl over to greet me. It is the sweetest thing ever. It does make it a little harder to get things done though! And you cry when I leave the room, which is new...and I'll be honest, that's not very fun.

Here's what you're up to these days:
-Nursing/bottles at 8:30/11:30/2:30/5:30/8:30. Yes, here I am, another month later...still nursing/pumping :) However, you have had some formula mixed in with breast milk a few times when I didn't have enough milk pumped for your bottles while I was at work or while we were in Corpus. I don't think you noticed at all.
-Oatmeal w/ veggie & fruit after 5:30 feeding
-Napping from approximately 9:30-11:30 and 2:30-4:30. Your morning nap is very consistent. Your afternoon nap varies depending on whether or not you got a cat nap in the car, etc.
-Size 2 diapers
-Still in size 3-6 month clothes, you teeny thing

So what happened this month??

-You started baby food! So far you love sweet potatoes, pears, carrots, green beans, and apples. You're not as big of a fan of squash, bananas, and peaches but you'll eat them. And you like oatmeal way more than rice cereal.

-You started CRAWLING on December 10th! YiaYia Christie sent me a video while I was at work of you going after Howie and stealing his toy. I'm pretty sure he was your motivation to get moving so early. You love that dog. Actually, you love all dogs. Whenever you see one you get so excited! Anyway, now that you can crawl you like to be on the move all the time!

-You started PULLING UP! This really developed while we were in Corpus for Christmas. It is insane how much stronger and more coordinated you are getting every day. Now you just cruise around everywhere and pop right up on whatever you are near...the couch, my legs, the ottomon, your car seat, etc. You fall down all the time and it doesn't seem to bother you at all (except when you fall on your face...see below) You just get right back up! Way to go, Libs :) This new skill also led us to lower your crib for the 2nd time this month.

-You got your first real boo boo when you were trying to climb over my shoes on the floor and landed face first :( Those tears are so sad...

-You met Santa and you were mesmorized!

-You switched to your new big girl bath seat!

-You had your first Christmas! And went to Corpus for the first time (separate post to come later)

-You bang your hands on everything! Your high chair, tables, people.
-You look around all the time! You will sit and turn your head completely around in all directions to follow where your daddy is going. And peek-a-boo is quickly becoming a favorite activity!
-You can no longer sit still at restaurant like you did in the old days :( Sad. If we go anywhere that takes longer than about 30 minutes you get pretty restless and want to be free. I guess we knew it wouldn't last forever...
-You got a 2nd tooth! You've got both bottom teeth now and I think your top teeth are on their way. We've had a few rough nights of sleep in a row so I have a feeling we'll be seeing them fairly soon. You go to bed fine but wake up crying in the middle of the night. Daddy goes in to comfort you but you only want your mama. I appreciate the love baby girl but let's give Daddy a turn :) You like for him to hold you every other moment of the day except in the middle of the night. Awesome. But I do love cuddling you so it's not the worst thing. Hopefully those teeth make their grand entrance ASAP and we can go back to the good ole days of sleeping through the night! Until then, you'll keep on chewing...on everything.

Well baby girl, every time we don't think there's any way you could possibly get any cuter or more fun...you do. Daddy and I love you so much! We're probably going to be really tired from here on out from chasing you around but we are so, so thankful for your spunky personality. We can't believe we get to spend our days with you...you are definitely God's greatest earthly blessing to us thus far. You're awesome, little girl. Love you!