You're now 7 months old! You need to stop growing. Mommy looks at you and cannot believe what all you've accomplished. SLOW DOWN! We can't keep you still. If you're in our lap, you're kicking your feet. In your chair, you stretch your toes until you almost touch the ground. You pull yourself up on everything, including the cats, your sister and Mommy. Momy has to get Daddy to lower your crib mattress as you were standing in the corner crying after she'd placed you there for a moment while your bath was being prepared.
We've started you on foods, but you're really not a huge fan yet. You did enjoy the pears when Mommy thickened them with oatmeal. Last Saturday, Mommy had a strawberry banana smoothie and you had a sip. You enjoyed it. We'll get you eating some real foods, I promise!
You've increased the amount of milk you're drinking a LOT. Mommy and Daddy cannot believe how much you're drinking and can't figure out where you're hiding it as you're still just a tiny thing! You're drinking 4-6 oz milk at a time. Unfortunately, this means you went through Mommy's freezer stash quicker than she expected and you're now formula fed. You didn't like formula at first, giving us some horrid looks, but now, you've accepted that Mommy had to switch.
Clothing - most of your onesies are still 3-6 months. Dresses - Mommy is laughing when she says she's still dressing you in all of the cute 0-3 month ones that you didn't get to wear this winter. You have piles and piles of dresses and Mommy is trying to wear all of them on you at least one time. 0-3 month onesies would still fit you, but they are starting to get a little tighter when we use some of your bulkier cloth diapers. So, Mommy has packed most of them up for your little cousin who will be joining us shortly.
Diapers are size 1(s) when we use disposables.
Bedtime is around 730. If you aren't in bed then, you make certain to let us know your displeasure. You were having a rough week or two of waking every 2 or so hours, but you're back to waking once to eat and then going back to sleep. Mommy tries to keep you in the crib, but there are some nights that you just don't agree with that sleeping situation.
You've enjoyed the yardsales we've been to lately. Mommy tosses you in her Ergo and you just chill as we stroll along. You also cruise through the mall the same way.
Mommy has a jogging stroller (actually a single AND a double) and you enjoy when we're walking. You're not a fan of when we job, so that's something on which we'll be working.
You like the puppies and giggle up a storm when they give you kisses. Then, when Miss Mia is around, you are a non-stop giggler. The two of you carry on in the backseat of the car while Mommy is driving.
You don't really have a favorite toy - unless you count your sister.
If you're upset, Mommy coming makes it all better.
You're not crawling yet, but you're up on your hands and knees constantly. You're able to move across the floor quickly in a sitting, squirming type action. Mommy has to keep on your sister to keep everything picked up because you're able to reach everything, no matter where it is located!
Those pesky teeth haven't made an appearance. You love hearing us sing. Tickles bring out huge grins. You're forever making motorboat noises and shreiks. Your newest little sound is "HI!" It's amazing how close it is to the word!
And most importantly, you're just too cute and adorable for words.
Love you,
Mommy
