Wednesday, February 29, 2012

6 Months

We've been so busy around here I was surprised to see Inga was 6 months old already! When did that happen? (For those who don't know, we are in the process of buying a house and look set to move at the end of March!)

Inga is so grown up compared to a month ago. She can sit up all on her own and just a couple days ago rolled over from tummy to back (finally). This means she is more or less mobile since she can also roll from back to tummy. Gah!

She is so giggly and happy especially when seeing new people and places. Since the weather has been amazing lately, we have taken lots of walks in the afternoon. She loves to look at all the new things and fall asleep in the sunshine in her stroller or on Mama's back. She is so easy to run errands with because she loves seeing new people so much. She tries to make eyes with all the cashiers. She definitely takes after her Daddy for much of her personality.
All smiles for the camera
Eat the bear? Who me?
Mom, you're so funny:)
We are still working on eating solid foods. She is working on the whole spoon/swallow thing. Her favorite foods are all vegetables except for avocado. She just doesn't like banana, pear, or apple. Weird, but she likes carrot, sweet potato, mashed potato and broccoli, avocado, and beets. She also prefers to feed herself, which is a bit problematic. We have a system worked out where she grabs the spoon and directs it to her mouth, while I hold onto it to make sure she doesn't jam it down her throat. She also started exploring a sippy cup the other day. She was starting to get the hang of it and liked the cool water on her gums.
Why do I keep her dressed during meals?
She has a check up in a week, so I will find out them how much she weighs. I'm guessing she is pushing 20 lbs. She's our big girl!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Springtime Walk

Sam and Inga took a walk today in the amazing spring weather. Spring can come 6 weeks early every year, if you ask me!

Unfortunately, I was home sick (and still am feeling under the weather). Inga was happy to spend the day with Daddy, but was super glad Mommy was around for nursies even if Mommy was sniffling and sneezing all the time.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

5 Months

Inga is five months old already. She can almost sit up unsupported, makes lots of loud noises, and is exploring the world of solid food. She keeps getting bigger and carrying her around in her carseat is getting very difficult. It will be time to move to a different carseat soon, but I like the infant seat because she can take a nap in the grocery store in it. She's still working on rolling from her tummy to her back and is starting to try to inch worm around the floor. She enjoys sucking her thumb and her toes when she can reach them.
Oh so close to sitting up on her own.
She and the bear were having a very funny conversation.
She is much more interactive with the big, pink bear.
We have been exploring food at breakfast and dinner for a couple weeks. She likes everything she's tried so far just not the spoon. My freezer is full of fruit and veggie ice cubes. She likes avocado and banana a lot, which is good because they are super easy to fix.
Daddy tries to make dinner time super exciting. Inga is not so sure.