Happy 7 MONTHS!

I tried to write this last week, but Blogger was down.  So...here it is, a week late. =)

I can't believe the title! I know, I know.  I say this every month.  BUT, I have a 7 month old! And she's all over the place! She hasn't officially started 'crawling', but she's pretty dang fast at her little Army crawl thing she's got going on!

Here are her 7 month pictures and stats:

7 months old!!

Now that picture time is over...it's time to DESTROY the sign!

I love this face! She was loving the sound of the crinkle of the paper.

And then promptly tried to eat it!

MAN...she looks like her daddy (with my cheeks and lips)

But those eyes own me!

7 Month Stats:

Weight: About 20lbs.  

Height: Not grown much taller than 6 months, so probably still at about 27 inches

Eating: Still taking a 4oz bottle every 3-4 hours.  We just started doing 3 meals per day.  You get fruit & oatmeal in the morning, a veggie and a little fruit for lunch, then yogurt and veggie at dinner.  You've been doing great with it. But we have come to the conclusion that you hate...and I mean HATE...Green beans.  You make the funniest face and refuse to swallow it. 

You've been doing great on the food that I've made for you.  So that makes me super happy to be able to provide you with fresh, tasty food.  Plus we get some different foods then what comes in those Gerber Containers.

We did have one scare when you broke out in a little rash on your stomach and was having some bouts with a diaper rash.  But looks like we got that all cleared up.  Still not 100% sure what caused it initially, but we'll figure it out.

Sleep:  You're still a GREAT sleeper! Bedtime is about 8:30pm.  And if we're not at home, I know exactly when 8:20pm comes around because you start to get a little fussy and ready for the nighttime routine.  But it works out well, because I'd rather be at the house when it's your bedtime anyway.

Accomplishments:  You're crawling all over the place.  Well not really "crawling" on hands and knees,

but you pull yourself everywhere.  And you're pretty fast at it.  So I can't imagine how it's going to be when you actually start crawling.

We're starting to have to teach you the word "NO".  You like to go for things that you know you're not supposed to (I'm pretty sure you get that from your daddy!!!!), and so we'll tell you "no".  You get 3 chances and then we'll take it away (or remove you).  Once we take it away or sternly say "No", you give us the pouty face and start to cry.  It's pretty funny though. 

You've started talking some too. Your first word was Mama!!! (I'm so proud. Although I've been working on it with you since you were about 3 days old!)  You started off saying it when you'd cry.  Made my heart smile knowing that you wanted ME when something was wrong.  Now you say it more often.  You can also say "Baba" (I think it's referring to your bottle because you say it the most when you're hungry).  And of course, you're still growling! Which is the cutest thing ever! I call you my Monster all the time, and some people will ask me why, and I say because you make a monster sound.  You don't do it on cue (which I wish you would so people don't think I'm crazy for calling you Monster), but you do it all the time.  Especially if you're happy about something.  It's so hard to get on video, because you do it randomly.  But one day I'll get it! 

You have taken a HUGE interest in Junior. When you see him, you make a beeline for him.  He's pretty tolerable of you, but most of the time he tries to move away.  When I'm holding you, he'll let you pet him (read as: beating on him with your hands and feet). 

You have also taken a weird obsession with feet/shoes.  If there are a pair of shoes lying around, you're headed towards them.  You'll hold it for a minute, and then of course you try to put it in your mouth.  (That's a situation where you get told NO and start to pout)  If you see someone's feet within reach, you'll crawl over and start to play with them.  And then again, attempt to put a toe in your mouth.  Because you have to taste everything.  Just to check the quality ;-)

Last, you're starting to master to pincer grasp.  I can hand you something small and you grab it with your finger and thumb.  I've given you Gerber Puffs and you seem to like them and are able to put it in your mouth by yourself.  We'll have to start trying some table food soon!

You're so curious, and it's so amazing to watch you learn and grow! I'm so lucky to have you in my life! I love you more than anything!!