First Swing + Favorite Things

Alan and I took Caroine to the park for the first time a couple of weeks ago. She LOVED the swings and would've stayed there all day. 

 

She was equally amazed by the ducks. I see many more park dates in our future! 

In other news, Caroline rode in the buggy at Kroger sans car seat for the first time. So proud.

Some of our favorite things these days include story time....

Bath time.....

Playtime with Dada.....

Scooting around and getting into everything.....

Sitting in high chairs at restaurants like a big girl.....

And sweet snuggly naps with Mama.....

The days are long at times but the months seem to be passing ever so quickly. Trying to savor and soak up each precious moment! 

What's Up Doc?! 6 Month Check-Up

Caroline's six month check-up is in the books! She did great despite those four horrible shots. She is happily growing and such a little busy bee. We had to show off in the waiting area that we can sit up like a really big girl in our very own chair.  (Oh and -Yes, she has blonde hair. Yes, she has blue eyes. Yes, I'm her Mother. Don't think I've ever left the house where someone didn't make such comments:) )  Love my sweets. 

She weighs 15lb 10oz and is in the 38% for height. 

And I do believe that my 6 month old baby gave me "the look" for the first time today.  I can just hear her saying, "Geez Mom. Thanks for putting me down on this cold, hard metal. I really appreciate it." I see drama in her teenage years already. That karma will get ya :) 

She is 25.5" long putting her in the 28% for height and she is in the 30% for head circumference. 

 

They gave us some lovely reading material as we waited to see the doctor. It's a good thing that Caroline can't read yet. She just thought it was something for her to play with!

The classic pouty lip "Caroline face" that she has rocked since the day she was born. 

She clearly found the exam paper very entertaining. I'll be sure to put it on her Christmas list.

She had a chat with Dr. Rhoman about how much hard work it was being a six month old! 

She also told her to make sure her ears, mouth, heart, and lungs were in good shape.

 

 

 

Then it was time for those nasty shots. At least they started off with the yummy one first. Such a teaser.  I didn't document the horror of the shots but I did capture a sweet pic of the extra snuggling that occurred after we got home.

This Momma is glad that the appointment is over and we have a sweet healthy baby to love on. 

And then we got all our friends out to play and make us feel better. 

Counting my blessings today and always. 

Happy SIX Months!

Caroline, you are halfway to one years old.  We aren't going to talk about how this Mommy's heart breaks into a million pieces when I think about how fast these past 6 months went and how much faster these next 6 are going to go. We will just talk about how much FUN we are having with you right now!! 

You have the most precious disposition and we are loving each and every day with you. You are LOVING your play mat, bouncer, sitting up all by yourself like a big girl, trying to crawl (you are so close it's scary), blowing bubbles with your mouth, "petting" Emme, stroller rides, bath time, and cartoons (esp Mickey Mouse Club and Mother Goose Club).  You love to play patty cake and this little piggy went to market.  Your favorite song for me to sing is "Jesus Loves Me" and you love your My First Counting book.  There's really not much that you don't like these days besides taking naps over an hour and faces that are unfamiliar to you. We are suffering a bit from stranger anxiety but I think it is slowly getting better. You sleep 12-13 hours at night and I am so so thankful for that. We started some rice cereal and baby foods with a spoon this past week and you are not a fan.  Not sure what we are doing wrong but we will ask your doctor this week at your 6 month appointment and see if she has any suggestions as to how to get you a little more interested.  Until then, you can just keep attacking your bottles like you do. Good news on the bottle front, we gave my stored breast milk another try and you are doing GREAT!!!! No more stinky formula and stained clothes. Your spitting up is almost non existent. I never thought I would see the day! 

You still don't have any signs of your first tooth but you are drooling a good bit so I don't think it will be long.  You love to pick up objects and stare at them while feeling of the different textures. And of course, everything goes straight to your mouth after you pick it up and cheek it out. For the most part you are very quite but occasionally you will get really excited and let out a small squeal. You babble off and on throughout the day and it is the sweetest sound.  

We had a little half birthday celebration for you on September 4th because turning 6 months old deserves to be celebrated! You LOVED your cupcake and would've eaten the entire thing if I hadn't taken it away from you in fear of an upset tummy from all the sugar. I can't wait to see what you will do with your smash cake when you turn one! 

Happy 6 Months my precious baby girl. I love you so much and still have to pinch myself when I realize you are mine!