6 Months Old

Madeline,
You are officially six months old. You went to see Dr. Natalie yesterday for your check-up. You weigh 15 pounds 8 oz., and you are 26 1/4 inches long. You are right in on track for your age with everything. "Progressing very well." You were a little show-off on the table. You had to sit up and then roll over, and then get up on your hands and knees like you're going to crawl. You loved the paper on the table and tried to eat it. You were so smiley and happy with the nurses, and then they had to come in and give you three shots. :( You cried really hard, but you were pretty good the rest of the day. Slept a lot. I held you as much as I could, because I just wanted you to know I was there to take care of you. You ate your food as usual, and we played off and on between your naps. It was a nice day.

Mommy is changing jobs in the next few weeks, and we'll get to spend 2 whole weeks together! I'm so excited, and we'll do all kinds of fun things!

Love you,
Mama

5 Months Old

Madeline,
You are 5 1/2 months old already! I just can't believe it. In a few weeks, you hit that 6 month milestone! Wow. I've already been doing some heavy-duty shopping for the ever-important picture outfits. You are on the verge of so many things... sitting up, crawling, your first tooth. It's all coming so fast. You've developed a real attachment to your mommy. You really won't let anyone else put you to sleep, and you watch me like a hawk all the time to make sure I'm still close by. You are now in your routine at Grandma Donna's house. I think you like it. You are very aware of Jenna now, and you really try to play with her. It's so cute! You are routinely eating baby food now. You like it. You want "real people" food now. Whenever we're eating anything, you want it. You want our silverware, plates, glasses and everything. It's funny. You absolutely love the dog. Mugsy entertains you all the time - you watch him constantly, make faces at him, laugh at him. He tries to play with you, but you just can't do it yet. He brings you his toys and gives you kisses. Now, if we could just get him to stop peeing under your swing when he wants our attention, we'd be in great shape!

Anyhow, you are amazing. I watch your every little move, every smile and just sit in awe that you are a part of me, of us. You have the best little personality, and are a great baby. We are truly blessed.

Love,
Mom