Claire, you are 6 months old! Happy 1/2 birthday! I can't believe you are growing so quickly. Today we celebrated with lots of playing, trying bananas for the first time, and the purchase of a talking tea set from Target. It's very important that you learn the art of drinking tea since your future husband, the Prince of Cambridge, was born yesterday!
You weigh 19 lb, 4 oz (92nd percentile) and you're 27 inches tall (89th percentile). Your head is 18 inches (99th percentile). You wear size 3 diapers. Your clothing size depends on the brand...9 months in Carter's and 6-12 months in most other things. Today I did put you in a 12 month outfit and it was pretty snug though!
Here's what else you're doing:
- You can sit very well unassisted. You're also very close to crawling...over the last week, you've been getting on your hands and knees and rocking, so I think it won't be long before you take off! You roll all over the place and you constantly lunge forward when sitting. It can make for some scary moments, as you have to be watched very closely! You are the wiggliest, most active baby I've ever been around...I know everyone thinks such things about their own kids, but I'm not the only person to say this about you. You are quick!
- You have 2 teeth! Both are on the bottom front. They are so cute and tiny, like little pearls. Those little pearls were very hard-fought...teething has been tough for you! I'm so glad you're getting a little break before the next round of teeth come in, and I know you are too!
- You started eating rice cereal over a week ago and you really like it! The first time you ate it, you were grabbing the spoon and trying to feed yourself. Today we tried some mashed up bananas...at first you seemed to like them, but after a few bites you were not interested and made some pretty hilarious faces! Maybe you will be like your parents...we both hate bananas, but love banana pudding...weirdos! I'm looking forward to trying new foods with you in the coming weeks!
- You've said "hi" a few times! I keep coaching you to say mama and dada, but it's not happening yet. You have a sweet little voice and an adorable, infectious laugh. You love Aurora and Teddy and almost always laugh when you see them. It makes me so happy that you love our pets and they love you too! Peek-a-boo is also a surefire way to make you giggle. You've started holding the blanket up in front of your face on your own and it's so cute!
- You've had lots of trouble sleeping over the last couple months. We started the Ferber method recently and you're sleeping a lot better, thankfully. Sleep training is something I never thought I would do before I had a baby who didn't sleep well but this is helping to improve our family's quality of life. Sometimes naps are hit or miss, but you've taken great naps the last two days, so maybe you're becoming a better napper!
- The last few weeks have not been without their struggles. You had tummy trouble for several weeks...there were times when you had dirty diapers every hour. I took you to the doctor about it and she initially thought it was a side effect of teething. After it went on for several weeks, she said it was probably a stomach bug. Thankfully it's all better now! You're also experiencing separation anxiety. You don't like to be alone. During the day when you and I are home alone, you almost always cry if I leave the room. The same thing happens with Daddy, too. Most days, a quick breakfast or lunch is usually thrown together to the sounds of you crying in the living room. I know this is a normal thing that all babies go through, plus I think you and I are just very tight. We've been through some things together...I mean, we've even had surgery together! When I'm frustrated about not being able to get things done during the day, I try to remember that there will soon come a day when you don't care if I'm there with you and that will make me sad. Babies don't keep, as they say.
- You are totally taken with your Daddy. You have so much fun playing together! He even taught you how to Moonwalk! Lately, you follow him around the room with your eyes constantly. You're very blessed to have such a kind, loving, and wonderfully fun Dad.
- Favorite toys: plastic Easter eggs, your Easter basket, Binkie bear, toy piano, books, anything you can chew on
- Current nicknames: Claire-Baby, Clairee-doo, Sweet-Sweet, Tooty Bird (this is Daddy's favorite name for you!)
Claire, I love you more than words can say! My heart grew about a thousand times bigger six months ago when I had you. You're the best thing that ever happened to me and your Daddy!
Love,
Mama
A few more pics, since I obviously haven't included enough... ;)
