Dear Olivia: Month 6

Dear Olivia,

You are now a half year old!!  ::sniff sniff:  I can't believe it.  Seems like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant!

This month was another uneventful, but busy month.  I guess you could say that two full-time working parents dealing with a toddler and newborn is not easy.  We struggle with getting things done and finding time to spend with you and Tavin.

This past month we started giving you some solids, banana first and then avocado.  You have been a champ with both of them.  They don't seem to phase you.

This past month was also a rough one in the sleep department.  Apparently, I bragged too much about how great a sleeper you are were.  Almost every night you get up at least twice.  I'm hoping you will grow out of it soon.  I miss my uninterrupted nights of sleep!

I took you and Tavin to Grandma & Grandpa's the weekend before Halloween.  It actually was a really nice weekend.  We were able to get out and enjoy the weather.

We also got you decked out for Halloween.  The weather, however did not want to cooperate (snow the morning of and low 30s during) so we barely spend any time trick-or-treating.

You have been this.close to crawling.  You are getting up on all fours but aren't quite strong enough to support yourself for long.  You are pushing yourself backwards when you are moving so it's only a matter of time before you figure all the motions out.

Your likes:

• eating.  Milk, bananas, squash, apples
• Tavin.  He could still do whatever he wanted to you and you really don't care

Your dislikes:

• avocados.  You make the funniest faces.
• being strapped into your carseat.  As soon as we unbuckle you, you are arching your back and kicking to get out.

Nicknames:

• Livie Lou
• Baby Yaya

I'm loving this stage of your life!  

Love,

Mama

Olivia's 6 month recap:

Tavin 6 month recap: