7 months!

Time really is flying now that I'm back at work.

Being a working mom really is the hardest thing in the world! All day I just long to be home with her! 

Ok. Pity party over. 

Addison really is just becoming so fun, and we just love watching her become a little person with lots of personality :)

At 7 months she: 

* is getting into the crawling stance and rocking back and forth, but not quite crawling yet 

* doesn't have any teeth

* is in 9-12 months clothing...footie pajamas are just about at 12 months 

* is starting to get more hair, but it's very blond so it's hard to see! 

* now likes squash :) and all solids she has tried 

* makes lots of squawking noises
* loves to blow raspberries :P
* loves to stand up while someone holds her hands
* loves to look at the phone and facetime with family
* sleeps 11 hours straight
* still loves bath time...she knows when bath time is coming too! She gets very excited!
* loves looking at the kitties and likes to "pet" them

I think I could write a book ;) but I'll spare you!

I checked in on her the other night before I went to bed and couldn't stop thinking about how much I love her. There is no other feeling or love like a parent has for their child!

Onto the cute pictures...I didn't catch any smiles this time :/ she had just woken up from a nap...but such is life with with a baby!

6 months!

It's her half birthday! Ahh!

How did time fly by so fast???

I was talking to Brian last night about Addison turning 6 months. It seems so crazy that just 6 months ago she was a little peanut in the hospital! How is it that they get so big so fast?!

I think I'll be saying that for the next 18 years...

At 6 months she is...
* able to flip from her tummy and her back
* starting to get the crawling motion with her legs...still hasn't figured out the arms
* is starting to figure out sitting up, but is still wobbly
* has started solids...she likes avocado, sweet potato, pears, banana, green beans...but not squash
* is interested in the kitties and likes to "pet" them
* makes lots of funny and cute noises...raspberries, huff and puffing, oinking
* stands up and bops up and down if mommy or daddy holds her hands
* starting to grow some peach fuzz on her head (we think it's going to be blond)
* very interested in everything and likes to put it all in her mouth!
* knows when bath time is coming and squeals in excitement
* falls asleep on her own at night and sleeps 10-12 hours straight (yey!)

I'm sure there is lots more I'm missing, but there are the highlights I can think of now!

5 months!

Every month that passes by I can't believe it! 

Addison is getting more and more personality each day! 

At 5 months she is...

* still trying to figure out how to roll from her belly to her back...and gets quite frustrated! 

* has tried rice cereal and avocado, but wasn't too thrilled with either

* is finding her voice

* loves her giraffe Gigi bought her

* is drooling up a storm! 

* likes to be busy and lets us know when she is bored! 

* doesn't really like the swing anymore...unless she's pretty drowsy 

* is in 6-9 months clothes....closer to 9 months clothes

* sleeping well...slept 12 hours one night! 

* is starting to bring up her knees...maybe getting the motion of crawling??

Our girl is getting big so fast! But we just love her to pieces :) 

A special thanks to my Pop Pop for the cute outfit! 

4 months

Each month I'm still shocked how big she gets so fast!

I'm off from work for the summer and really looking forward to the extra time with Addison :) 

Brian usually works 4 day weeks and I'm sure we'll have some fun on his 3 day weekends! 

At 4 months Addison...

* is starting the rolling over process but not quite there

* is able to grasp big objects with her hands

* is able to grasp her feet

* is sleeping in her crib 

* almost growing out of 6 months clothes

* almost over sleeping in the miracle blanket (she's escaping!)

* is drooling quite a bit (teething maybe?) 

* loves to look at her Daddy (Happy Father's Day!)

* loves to smile at people she meets 

* likes to use her binky more 

* loves to go on walks with Mommy 

* wants to be entertained most of the time

I wonder what she'll be doing in another month! She changes so much each month! 

Happy summer to all!

3 months

Already?!

I can't believe some days that I'm even a mom...yet alone to a 3 month old!

Addison is becoming really fun, though! She's starting to let her personality shine :)

I have 4 weeks left of work, and I'm really looking forward to spending the summer with little miss!

At 3 months Addison:
* still loves staring at the fan
* is starting to get more control over her hands
* puts her hands in her mouth often!
* is starting to enjoy baths and even splashing a bit
* is in 6-9 month clothes
* makes cute noises when she gets excited
* is sleeping through the night
* will play more on the play mat
* has chunky long legs!
* is getting better about being in her car seat in the car....just as long as the car is moving :)

We just love her to pieces!

2 months

I'm almost 2 weeks late, but better late than never!

I (Jenel) went back to work when Addison turned 8 weeks :( Everyone is adjusting now.

Our little lady is changing every day!

She...
* is more interactive
* is giving social smiles :)
* likes to stare at ceiling fans
* likes to look a the Van Gogh print in the living room
* loves to stare at light or flashing light
* is now 24 inches and about 12 pounds
* is now wearing 6 months footie pajamas

We just love her to pieces!

One month

It's hard to believe it has been a month already since our little lady entered this world!

Brian is still working like a mad man, but he is still enjoying his time with his mini-me when he comes home :)

I'm already worried about going back to work and I still have 4 weeks left on maternity leave. We are all adjusting and getting better at life with a baby.

Addison is...
Already good at holding her head up
In 0-3 months clothes because she's so long
Has a hard time keeping socks on because her feet are long too
Loves to fall asleep in her daddy's arms
Is becoming more alert during the day