6 MONTH UPDATE | ZOEY'S HALF BIRTHDAY

We have been busy, folks! The weather has been AWESOME lately. I don’t think there has been one day over the past month that we haven’t left the house. I feel absolutely guilty staying indoors and we try and visit family as much as possible. Trips outside of the house make me feel sane (seriously, I don’t think I’ve put ‘some’ makeup on this often since before giving birth) but they are also so very exhausting.

Since having a child, I officially hate spring-forwarding. Our time, naps, and days are whack. Z has been sleeping til about 8 (which is really/was 7 before time change) and I bring her in the bed with me and we literally lay there together until about 10. By the time I finish my first cup of coffee it's well into the afternoon! I need to shake this lazy status pronto! I’ll be heading back to work in April and my wake up call is eaaarrlllyy :/

I regret to inform you I posted no 5 month update as it completely slipped my mind and now here we are at Zoey's half birthday! I don't even know when my half birthday is... But 6 months has been a real treat. I always envisioned this age during her newborn stage, was so excited to get here and - BOOM - we're here! I have also yet to schedule her next well check because A) I'm not looking forward to sitting in the waiting area for over an hour, and B) Shots. So no stats this time around but here's some fun and amazing milestones of this pumpkin! I'll make it into a list otherwise I'll feel the need to add exclamation after every hurdle! ! !

• In size 3 diapers and into size 9mo clothing (I swear she had a growth spurt a few days ago)
• Has 2 bottom teeth
• Sits up all by herself
• Grabs and holds onto things so eagerly and well
• Does NOT roll over whatsoever
• Sleeps in the crib at night and for naps - no more swing :(
• Still EBF - but bites me every time (I have the scabs to prove it but will refrain from showing you)
• Belts out low, loud, and long screeches
• Loves shopping with Mom
• Prefers paper, crinkly bags, phones and remotes over any baby toy (aka: things she is not allowed to have)
• Loves being naked
• Played at the park and went on her very first swing ride and down the slide
• Has been falling asleep in my arms again (I was so worried she wasn't going to do it anymore!)
• Wakes up 3-4 times a night :/
• Has been given a sippy cup for practice but just chews on it 
• And only semi-interested in solids

Now that she's officially 6 months I will start feeding her solids regularly. I might even bust out the high chair so she knows it's food time! She has been an awesome baby. She is so amazing around other people and she loves just hanging out with mom and dad too. We are so lucky. She is quickly growing so independent and creating quite the character and personality. I’m soaking up as much time with her as possible before its time for me to go back to work for the season. As much as I am excited for spring and summer, these next few weeks can pipe down! Now for a photo dump...

 

oh gurrrrl