Seven Months!

It's hard to believe, but it's true! Our littlest cutie is seven months old already! (Actually, she was seven months a week ago - I'm a little late). Since I am also waaayyyy behind in her scrapbooking, I thought maybe I'd jot a few notes here.

 

Well, my dear Kiera, you are a most delightful baby to have around. You are so easy! You are happy to play on the floor, sit in your chair or bounce in your jolly jumper. You are very smiley - and are not choosey about who recieves them. You are more than willing to give a complete stranger a big smile - no "making strange" for you!! Mommy definitely holds a special spot in your heart - if you hear my voice you will crane, arch and twist your body until you have a clear view of me - then give me a huge grin. Thanks :) I do have to admit, however, that daddy also holds a huge part in your heart. And, of course, I cannot forget your siblings. You absolutely adore Seth, and this affection is returned. You are a little more leary of Maddy (who has yet to learn her limits - ie. what might hurt you).

We have to be extra careful when we put you on the floor now. You are not officially crawling, but that doesn't stop you. You roll (a new experience for mom and dad!) circle, and are very good are moving backwards across a room. This frustrates you as the toy you were hoping to get gets farther and farther away.

Another achievement this month was learning how to sit. You are able to sit for a short while ... I do, however, keep a pillow behind you as you are still prone to flop backwards at random times. You're on the right track though...

Even though you were a great sleeper and slept through the night by three months ... that has stopped. You sometimes have nice two or three hour naps ... and other times only last half an hour. Unfortunately, the half hour naps are becoming more prevalent (it's a good thing you're happy when out of bed!) You also no longer sleep through the night - you need a top-up at 11:00 and are up and ready for the day by 6:30. That's okay (for now) since you give me lots of late-night cuddles!

We are slowly starting to introduce foods to you. So far you've had butternut squash (which you HATED, then LOVED), bananas and rice cereal. I'm really not all that eager - you are happy without it. 

Sadly, you continue to pepper our carpet with ... well, you know. We really hope you learn to keep your food inside your tummy VERY SOON! If not, I think we may be heading to a pediatric gastro-something or other to see what is going on inside your little body.

Lastly, a few "numbers" - well, only one actually: at your six month appointment (at six and a half months) you were 17 pounds 1 ounce. I don't actually know your length - but I do know you were only 20th percentile. What a surprise - a shorty!

Well, Kiera, that is a brief picture of you at seven months. We are very thankful to have you in our life ... and we look forward to many more months getting to know you :)