Today you turn 6 months old—at least we think so, seeing as you only have a half birthday every four years. Sorry about that, Peanut. We’ll celebrate instead on February 28. We’re glad you’re not 28 lbs., though. We weighed you this week and you’ve started to slow down—hard to believe, with those chubby, chubby cheeks. Fully dressed you top out at 18 lbs. 6 oz.

Not a whole lot has changed this month. We’re still waiting for you to roll from your back to your tummy. You’re just as close now as you were a month ago. We tempt you with toys, but you can’t seem to figure it out!

You still love to play in your Exercauser.

You still like to play with your Marty.

You will still play on your own for about 25 min. We often come down when time is up to find that you’ve pulled your headband off and are sucking your thumb.

You still love to stand on your own two feet. We’ve made up a number of different songs that you now like to shake your hips to. My favorite?

I’m a little Peanut, two feet tall.

I like to sing and I like to dance.

When I get all worn out, then I fuss.

Just put me to bed for a nice, long nap.

You’ve become much better about sitting on your own, though. I bet before too much longer you’ll be sitting like a pro. I can’t wait for the day when I can just set you down and you can stay all by yourself.

I will say, this though, Amelia, you really have improved your naps. After a long battle (in which my “Amelia Channel” really came in handy), you’ve decided that taking a long morning and afternoon nap is something you’ll do willingly. I just have to make sure you get down right on time or you’ll wake early and fuss. I have to say, nothing makes me happier than when you get your full sleep. You wake up happy with nice rosy cheeks and will offer smiles to anyone within your sight.

And I’ll do just about anything to get you to smile—even talk in high squeaky voices for hours on end and give myself a sore throat. You’ve also become more willing to giggle, we just have to find the magic trick that will set you off. When we do, you’ll just keep laughing until we stop.

Dad’s a sucker for your smiles, too. He is a great daddy-sitter and every time I return home I can always be greeted with a funny tale. I’ll never forget the time I returned home to hear the newest musical creation—to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”—”The tummy on Amelia goes glug, glug, glug…”

This is so true! Nearly every time we shake you or move you, we can hear the milk sloshing around. Not for long though! This month you’ve hit a big milestone. Last week we started to feed you solid foods.

Your first meal consisted of noodles, steamed carrots and steamed broccoli. Apparently, you’re not such a huge fan of broccoli. I’ll be real honest with you and admit that I don’t blame you—only recently have I started to eat broccoli. You seemed to be a huge fan of sweet potatoes, though. It is fun to put food in front of you and see what you do. Although, you seem to be more interested in sucking your thumb than eating anything off your tray. I think it will just take some practice…

We have had record amounts of snow this year in Columbus, so you’ve gotten plenty of chances to play outside in the snow. We’ve played with friends, thrown snowballs and gone for walks. It’s funny to see you blink and squint when confronted by the bright, white outdoors. Sun isn’t something you’ve seen a lot of in your life!

Just this weekend we went tubing for the first time. I think you had a good time sliding slowly down the hill. Your father and I are determined to make sure you have an adventurous streak in you, so we are starting you out at a young age!

There isn’t anyone better to teach you to be adventurous that your Grandma Bonnie, so it was a good thing she came to visit. You’ve had fun playing with her and are always willing to give her smiles and giggles.

We’ve had a good month together. I feel like we’ve finally settled into a groove—which means it’s probably about time for something to change! I can anticipate your needs and plan for the days ahead, it’s really rather nice.

More than anything, though, I just like to be your mom. I’m grateful for the opportunity I have to stay home and take care of you each day. There is nothing more fun than watching you grow and change on a daily basis. Thanks for providing me with the opportunity to be your mom!

The enticer of many smiles,

Mom

Posted by Lonica on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 11:01 pm.