Sippy stardom!

Sofie, sippy cup, six months! Is this normal?

I'm not sure but Sofie is getting on splendidly! Okay, so I'm not real sure if she is actually "drinking" from the cup...but heck she holds it and knows to put the darn thing to her mouth! Mama's happy with that! Baby steps!

She just woke up and still a bit groggy from not sleeping too good the night before. She had her six months shots and ran a little fever but pulled through like a champ!

Sofie's six month check up:

Sofie has literally doubled her weight since birth- 16 pounds. She is now 27 inches long and in the 50th percentile of the weight group. Minus still having a clogged tear duct she is happy and healthy! She has fully recovered from her head injury and chuggin' along to her seven month!

Some exciting news for us, come October she will be starting daycare! It's just for two days a week. Nick and I feel it will expose her other kids, sharing and begin her socialization skills. I will admit, it will be hard in the beginning but will only get easier with time. At least that's what I'm telling myself.



I have been trying to get Sofia in the routine of sleeping in her crib. I'll admit, she has been sleeping with Nick and I most of the nights. I've been reading all of the different "methods" of getting her to sleep by herself and still not fully into a routine. Well, I've come to my limits. I can't take the 2 a.m feeding anymore.

So, starting...we'll just say soon I am going to dive right into the big pool of nightly rituals. I'm nervous I will become easily frustrated and give in to her cries. Deep down inside, I know I have to do this or she will be a toddler and still climbing into our bed to go "night, night". This will be a nightmare! This is the best thing for EVERYONE!

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Half birthday!

HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY!

Well Sofia celebrated her half year birthday on the 5th. We made her a half cake and her Nonnie gave her a half wrapped present. Watching her grow has been such an experience. She has changed in so many ways from the fragile, newborn we cautiously brought home.

Happy, happy half birthday little one!

Here is Sofie unwrapping her gift from her Nonnie.
Nonnie only wrapped half of the gift and topped it with half a bow.


Sofie's half cake. Vanilla cake with cherry frosting and decorated with chocolate.

Sofie was not able to eat any cake...this year anyway but we did give her a taste of the cherry flavored frosting. She LOVED IT!

She should be a bit more enthusiastic by next year.

Just around the corner...6 months

Well, it's seems like it was just yesterday that I was updating this blog with the news of Sofia's arrival. Now, in just a few short days she will be turning 6 months old. I can't believe it! She has changed in so many ways that it's mind boggling. Her laughs, giggles, concentrating looks and inquisitive glances. It's an indescribable feeling of pride, accomplishment and fear all wrapped into one ball of emotions.


She has begun to say what we believe is "mum" or sometimes "mama". She said "mum" a few days before my birthday, it was the best birthday present I've ever received.

Sofia is really getting attched to me. I can't walk away for a second without her starting to "fake cry". She's really getting good at the "fake cry". There are never any real tears just a whole lot of screams and yells.

As wrong as it may sound, it feels good, knowing she knows I'm her Mommy and she feels safe with me. But, at the same time... it's so frustrating.

Here is our little movie star.

Sofia really enjoys bathtime. She never cries while soaking. She just learned to splash the water and make a fun mess. At the end of bath time both her and I are completely drenched.

That being said, pool time is no different. She enjoys swimming with Daddy and just feeling the cool water on her skin.

Nick really enjoys taking her for a float.

Sofia for the most part, is such a happy baby and loves to giggle, laugh and at times gives us all a good laugh. She totally has her own personality.

We will be having a 1/2 birthday celebration for Sofia... half cake and all. Stay tuned for those pictures.