Happy 7 Months, Girlfriend!

My how time does fly! I can't believe you are already 7 months old. Girlfriend, you are good times!

I made this picture black-and-white because your nose is so ORANGE from eating all the yellow veggies. I didn't want you to be embarrassed. You're welcome.

A few things you were into this past month:

• Sleep. You likes your sleep. You are content to go to bed at 8:00P and sleep until about 8:00 the next morning. I tried to cut you down to two naps, but that was a no-go. You still require your 3 daily naps.
• You are eating 5 times a day now with two solid meals thrown in. At breakfast you will eat a bowl of cereal and a stage 2 fruit. For dinner you will eat a meat (ewwwwwww!) and a stage 2 veggie. So far, you will really eat anything, but you would really prefer not to eat peas.
• You finally decided to start sitting up. You actually sat up on your own for the first time when we were taking pictures with Mr. Goudeau of Goudeau Photography. I really think you did it in response to my saying, "This is a lazy baby. You'll only get a picture of her laying down." I stand corrected.
• Shortly after sitting up, you decided to get on all fours in an attempt to crawl! I'm not ready for that just yet. Whenever I see you do this, I run over and turn you on your back like a turtle on its shell. However, it doesn't seem to be discouraging you from trying again. So, I will buy you a pony if you will wait a few months to start crawling. I'm begging.
• You started drinking from a sippy cup. You are doing great!
• Your little temper is developing nicely. If things aren't just the way you like them, you make sure the house/neighborhood knows about it.
• Favorite words: "Mamama," "dadada," and "nanana" are still colloquial favorites. Your new favorite is "nein." It's a fitting nod to your German heritage.
• I experienced your first fight with your big sister. I know as your Mom, I should have jumped right in there and stopped it with obligatory hugs and "I'm Sorries," but it was hilarious. So, I decided to see how it would play out. You two worked it out, and for the record... you have one really sweet sister that endured your little outburst like a lady.

You are hilarious, and everyone thinks you look just like your daddy still. I think you are really starting to look just like your sister did at this age... what do you think?

Abbie

Lila

I love you crazy girl! Happy Birthday!

Just another day Being Billingsley...