6 Month Check-Up

Just got back from my six month doctor appointment and thought I would post my new stats for all of you. Mom says I have to, but I'm just wondering the last time all of you posted your weights on the internet for everyone to see:) I am now 16lb. 4oz., and 26.6inches long. That is 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. My head circumference is in the 25th percentile, I think I can thank my mom for that! My doc said I was the picture of good health, and that I am growing perfectly along my growth curves. She also said that I might be more comfortable in a convertible car seat now since I am so long, which prompted mom to run home and search the internet for the prettiest Britax she could find!

Badger Fan? Yes I Am!

Well, daddy got his way and we watched football all weekend! I cheered on the WI Badgers- they had me a bit worried in the beginning, but they stepped it up and ended up winning. Mom says it is a good thing or dad would have been crabby all weekend. Anyway, dad said I was the cutest cheerleader ever, and mom thinks the red looks good on me... Future Badger? Too early to tell- I'm keeping my options open. Then we watched the Jets on Sunday (I have to agree with mom, Brett still looks good!) and tonight the first Packer Party is scheduled for our house. I sure hope my friend Leah stops by:)

WORTH THE WAIT

That's right, I had my first taste of real food today, and it was totally worth the wait. My mom thought I was going to be a little disappointed in the taste since it was just plain rice cereal, but I couldn't get enough of it! Mom and dad couldn't decide who should feed me my first bite, so while I sat there in excited anticipation dad came up with the idea that he should be the one since mommy gave me my first drink... good one dad. Anyway, here are a few pictures of me taking my first bites. Mom said if I keep eating like a champ, I'll be on to fruits and vegetables by next week. Let the fun begin!

I couldn't believe it was all gone, so daddy let me lick the bowl... Mommy obviously does the laundry around here.

Riverdance Audition

Per Grandpa's request... I present my latest video. Mom thinks I'm a little young to audition for Riverdance, but I've been pushing her to send in my video anyway- a girl's gotta dream! Check out my leg action.

Now I know I stopped for a few seconds of rest in that 52 sec. clip, but I'm working on my endurance... think I've got a chance?

Yum, Yum??

As many of you know, I am showing a strong interest in food. Anything I can get my hands on, I go for. Only problem is, mom doesn't want me to start solids until I am six months. And yes, I am very close to six months, less than two weeks now! But in the meantime, my mom has found a new way to torture me.... she has started making baby food. About a week ago daddy took us to a farmer's market where we bought fresh peaches. Mom bought way more than her and daddy could eat, so she decided to look online and see just how difficult this baby food making business was. Turns out, it looked pretty easy so she decided to give it a whirl. She baked peaches and sweet potatoes, pureed them, and froze them in ice cube trays. When the food was frozen she simply transferred to freezer bags and labeled them. Turns out, each cube equals 1 oz. of food, and most foods are good for at least 3 mos. in the freezer. I can't wait to get my hands on them. The peaches smelled amazing and according to mom, every baby loves sweet potatoes- although I didn't see her sampling those at all:) Mom still plans on buying baby food, but when she has time, she plans on making some fresh too. I can't wait until the fall for yummy applesauce!

Oh, mom wanted me to tell you how much she made. So far we have 64 oz. of both peaches and sweet potatoes. That is equal to about 50 jars of stage one foods (2.5oz. per jar). And considering we only paid $5 for the peaches and $1.44 for the sweet potatoes, I think it is safe to say we saved some money! Perhaps that is how mom justifies her frequent visits to Baby Gap? And dad wants you all to know that he is really pushing for me to get a taste of some rice cereal this week- I'm not holding my breath, mom can be stubborn.

I HAVE FEET....

I know, I know, it doesn't sound that exciting, but in the last few weeks I have made a big discovery. I have feet! Oh, and when you add that to the hands and ears I found before, that means I have six new objects that I can play with whenever I want! Sure, my mom throws an assortment of actual toys in my car seat for each outing, but I find that most of the time, my feet are much more entertaining! You see, I can tickle them, pull on my toes, and even put them in my mouth.

My First Teeth

After months of excessive drooling (and mommy refusing to put a bib on me) I finally cut my first tooth! It happened Tuesday while I was visiting Becky and Eric and my cute cousin Leyton. My bottom middle-right tooth poked through, and then the next day while visiting my newest friend Maddox, the left tooth popped through! Now, it wasn't as easy as it sounds; there were a few restless days/nights, and a bit of fussing, but mommy knew what I needed most- lots of extra hugs and a bit of Tylenol. Bye, bye gummy smile, hello pearly whites!I didn't think it was as bad as my onesie makes it sound, but my mom thought the onesie described her feelings perfectly!