meanwhile, charis is growing up so fast...we've been trying different solids with her every day...we've finally gotten to the point where she doesn't gag on everything we give her (that was attractive)...and how she's actually beginning to ingest some of it. we got her a little booster seat, so now she sits at the table with us during dinner and learns about gravity (drops toy, looks longingly over edge of high chair at toy, mom or dad picks up toy...and again and again).
she's working so hard to crawl, but can't move forward yet. she gets up on her hands and knees and rocks like a banshee, but hasn't figured out how to pick up her knees and put them forward. she is, however, very good and quick at scooting backwards. and she rolls over so quickly now, we've had to start paying attention to what's on the floor around her.
she has not been sleeping well at all lately...she's been getting us up about every 2 hours, if not more frequently...it's really taking its toll on derek and i...we are pretty exhausted. it's pretty obvious though, that in addition to that 6-month growth spurt that she's probably in, she is teething again...i think it's only a matter of days until that first top tooth pokes through.
i'd have to say that one of the sweetest things with her lately is that she has learned the sound of the front door opening and closing. even when she can't see it, she knows it means someone is coming or going. so when derek gets home from work every day, she hears the door and looks in that direction, anticipating who's coming in...when she sees it's derek, she gets a HUGE smile on her face. has to be one of the best parts of my day. i'm sure it's derek's too :)
charis and i went to ikea with a friend yesterday to pick up some furniture for charis' room. i'm planning to paint and re-organize things in there so it looks proper. i'll post some pictures when it's all complete -- which may be a while :)
we're looking foward to thanksgiving and i am just enjoying the snow on the ground. now for some pictures!!!
my first batch of home-made, organic baby food, ready for the freezer...mmm, sweet potatoes.
bath time in the sink
halloween cow (the irony of which was pointed out to me by a friend yesterday...
the kid who's allergic to dairy dresses up as a cow for halloween.)
the kid who's allergic to dairy dresses up as a cow for halloween.)
a few shots from her baptism on nov 9...
finally eating sweet potatoes!
and here she is at six months old!
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Cute pics! I've also read the babies tend to get cranky, sleep less, and get more attached to mom and dad during times when they are hitting a milestone in development...such as getting ready to crawl. (Cheryl)
hmmmm...interesting :)
the girl had two great naps today, so i am hoping that tonight will be more of the same (fingers crossed!!!)
Six months was right about the time Danika freaked out sleep-wise.
Yea- Kiera was my backwards crawler - she crawled only backwards for a whole month - she would get soo frustrated...reach forward for a toy and move backwards until her legs hit the couch or wall...I remember the first time she reached forward and actually moved forward..her face lit up!!
I love the picture of Charis smiling in the tub - You do have a beautiful little girl!!
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