Chillin' At Six Months

At Ella's 6 month appointment today, we (i.e. Erika) was reminded that Ella is no longer an infant but now a baby. Ouch. Those are sensitive words for a mommy who can't believe how quickly her little girl is growing! However, we were also reminded that plenty of fun times are ahead - we'll be introducing Ella to solids (rice cereal) over the next few days and are really excited to see how Ella takes to the new substance! Next on the list is pureed vegetables and fruits - guess we'll be wiping the dust off that blender we received in '04 and start putting it to major use now! Maybe blenders and food processors should be a baby registry gift instead of a wedding gift? Hmmm.
Not that we as parents like to brag about little E, but we will....another super clean bill of health for out little one. Not too many changes in height and weight from her 4 month appointment but this is natural since babies start slowing down on the growth spurts for a little bit now. So at 16.6 lbs (60%) and 27 inches (90%), we've got a nice looooong baby! Developmentally she's doing great, too - we know what you're thinking...."but didn't she JUST roll over like yesterday?" Well, yes, this is true. But Dr. Weinstein assured us that gross motor skills are not nearly as important as her FINE motor skills, of which she's right up to par with. Phew. We would like to point out that Ella has mastered sitting up seriously in just the past two days. On Monday she was still a bit unsteady and then as of yesterday the difference is her stability was amazing. She no longer needs our help to hold her up and she's coordinated enough to brace herself with her hands when she starts to teeter over. It's pretty remarkable and so fun to watch her realize that there are other positions besides her back and tummy....she's embracing a whole new perspective!
Can we tell we're so proud of her?!??!

Check it - I'm sitting up all by myself!

Hey, mom! Am I cute or what?

What strong arms I have!

At the doctor's office for my 6 month appointment.

With my mommy

I suck my thumb when I get sleepy

Getting dressed after the "weigh-in"

I'm happy now but only because I don't see the tray of shots behind me....

Ohh! This is a good one! Now daddy and I really do look alike! Doesn't he know not to get too close after I eat? Nice milk mustache, dad. Pass that burp cloth, mom; dad needs some help over here.