She has been up on her knees rocking back and forth for about two weeks now and last night she made her first forward motion using her knees! I know that once she gets going there will be no stopping her! I become more amazed with the human brain every day. What she has learned in the matter of 5 short months is amazing. Life is truly amazing.
The five month photos were hilarious to try to capture. She had no interest in sitting still and letting me snap a few. She was rolling and turning so fast before the camera had time to click!
okay, so this month has been fun and full of first.
okay, so this month has been fun and full of first.
Her first real food was sweet potatoes. She wasn't a huge fan of this! I have decided to try to make her baby food so that she is eating pure, organic food. That process was interesting all in itself, but in the end I think it is worth it.
We took a small day trip to the Dallas World Aquarium. We went with some friends and a total of 4 kids. I knew before going that she was way to young to go there to benefit from it, but we still went. I was so surprised how she acted like she knew what was going on. She loved the fish. She kicked, laughed, giggled, and squealed with delight when watching the large aquarium tanks!
(oh no -- my picture just got deleted and I don't know how to get it back!! grrrr....)
Ok- so then we have been swimming A LOT at Jason's sister's house. It's close and quiet and a perfect way to spend the morning. Madison is so friendly, that she has even made friends with the dog. Good thing since it's really his pool and he is kind enough to let us invade his space!
We have ventured out and used the shopping cart for the first time. In the past, she would either stay in the car seat, or I'd use the stroller. Since I was by myself and I had to figure this all out using the shopping cart seat, I went to TJ Maxx first where I could ease into using the smaller shopping carts. I am sure that sounds silly, but really every "first" has turned out to be some kind of adventure and this proved to be true here as well. She loved her new view of the world and was grabbing at all the clothes as we walked by. In a matter of .25 seconds she had price tags in her mouth! Hilarious!
My sister, who I love dearly lives in Saint Louis, so when Aunt Rachel comes to visit it is a real treat!! I mean doesn't she look excited to see her?!
So when Rachel came in, so did my parents and my nephew and we all went to eat at On the Border. So our new big adventure of course, was putting Madison in the highchair at the restaurant and keeping her entertained while the rest of us ate. She did great!
So, yes. 5 months has been a busy, busy time and I know it's only going to start moving more quickly. On your mark, get set, Go! 6 months here we come!!
