7 months old!

7 months old

Dear Dylann,

You are now 7 months old.  Over the past month you have gone from a baby to a 'little person'.  It makes Mommy sad to see how big you have gotten, but at the same time, you amaze me everyday and it is so much fun to see you grow and learn new things.  You have so much wonder in your eyes and are always exploring and taking everything in.  If there was one word to describe you it would be, 'aware'.   Even strangers comment on how alert and receptive you are.  You are also a sweetheart!  You have started reaching for people this month and love to grab for Mommy's face so you can bring it close to yours and give me a big open mouth slobber kiss... or chew on my nose... whatever your fancy might be that day. Haha!

Mmmm, big kiss for Mommy

You have so many funny faces!

Erin Go Bragh! 

This month you had a lot of fun adventures.  We went to Springfield, MO for Mommy's cousin Ryan's wedding over St. Patrick's day.  You have now rode in first class 3 times!  What a jet setter.  You also received your 'wings' from Delta on our trip back.  You were wonderful on the flights again, not crying a bit and sleeping for 2 of the legs.  However, we had to be on the ready because you were still in your 'shrieking' stage and would suddenly let out an excited AHhhhHHHHH! every now and again. Daddy and I laughed a lot on those flights.  Your cousin, Emma, and you had matching "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirts and hair bows for St. Patty's day and you had a great time with the family.

The cousins checking out each others Irish Threads

Dad and D hanging at the Bass Pro Shop

At the end of the month Grandma B came in town for a week to watch you while Daddy and I sponsored the Cooper River Bridge Run.  You guys had a lot of fun adventures, taking walks, reading books, and spending time together on the beach.  She did a great job trying to get you more comfortable on your belly and you guys worked on crawling!

Exploring nature with Grandma B

You are still not a big fan of the tummy, but you are trying hard now!  If we put a toy right out of your reach you kick those legs and stretch as far as you can to try and reach it.  Sometimes you get tired and just lay your head down on the mat face down with your arm out stretched like 'woe is me'. I probably shouldn't laugh, but it's pretty funny!  You are really solid standing now and love it when I prop you up to hold onto the coffee table or my hands.  Sometimes I have to remind you to flatten out your feet though because you are ALWAYS pointing your toes!  You definitely have Mommy's feet and love to jump on your toes when you are in your jump-up... it doesn't look very comfortable, but I know how that goes, so point on little girl! 

my sweet monkey

You have gotten so coordinated with your hands, it is amazing!  You have started eating finger foods and are really good about grabbing things with your little fingers and bringing them to your mouth.  You LOVE black olives and mandarin oranges and so far have not rejected anything we've given you.  Let's keep that up, ok? With your coordination you have also have learned how to push certain buttons on your excesaucer to play music or make things move and the remote and Mommy's phone are new favorite toys because of all the buttons. Just a glimpse of life to come once you are on the move and start getting into everything!

You are now weighing 16lbs and are fitting snuggling in those 6 month outfits.  We already have you in 9 month PJ's and I can not believe how long you have gotten!  When I hold you on my hip now your legs go down to my pants pockets!  What else?  You love playing peek-a-boo now, and giggle like crazy when Daddy comes to 'get you'! You love the song 'The Wheels on the Bus' and bath time is now our favorite part of the day. :)

Who's that baby in the mirror?! 

I can't wait for all our new adventures in the next month.  It just keeps getting better and better.  I LOVE you SO much baby girl!!!

Love, Mommy