Last week, our little baby turned 6 months old and I can hardly believe she is that old already. These past 6 months have flown by and it is amazing to see how much Maddie is doing these days.
About a week before turning six months old, she stared sitting up on her own. It was like she just decided one day she was going to do it on her own and that was it. She loves to sit up and check out the world around her. She is definitely very observant (some might call it noisy) like her big sister so she loves to check out the scene.
There is no denying that Maddie LOVES her big sister! Anytime she sees Ella or hears her voice, she lights up. Ella can get the biggest laughs and reactions out of Maddie. I can't wait to see them continue to grow closer and closer.
Maddie has also ditched the infant tub for the big tub. We aren't quite ready to leave her siting in the big tub by herself (especially with big sister who can sometimes be a little overbearing) and so our neighbors gave us this awesome seat to use in the tub. It helps her sit up and she loves splashing and eating, I mean playing with all the toys in the tub. And big sister thinks it is super fun to have a new playmate in the tub and even helps out with the washing duties!
We went out to eat last weekend and Maddie decided enough with the carseat, she wanted to sit in the highchair and participate in the meal as well! She was great and even enjoyed eating her pears while we ate our food. Speaking of food, she loves all kinds of food these days. She is still eating baby food but has loved all the fruits and we are working on the vegetables. Her favorite so far is probably applesauce. Time to start cheerios and puffs next.
Ella sees me feeding her the bottle all the time and asked the other day if she could feed her. So, after positioning the pillows just right, she fed her the bottle and did a great job. She was so patient and held it so still. I love this picture of the two of them looking into each other's eyes, so stinking cute!
Being six months old means you get to hang and picnic with friends now! Last weekend, we decided to have a picnic in the front yard with the neighbors and after Maddie woke up from her nap, she joined the party as well, mainly enjoying the plastic fruit!
Last Friday, we had her six month well visit and got the latest stats. She still continues to be our "peanut" in size but Dr Ankrah was very impressed with her and said she is doing great! She weighs 14lb 11oz (24%) and is 25.5 inches long (47%). She may end up being a "little" sister for awhile.
Maddie Grace continues to be the smiliest, happiest baby and we are so blessed and lucky to have her in our family. There is no better feeling than walking in her room in the morning (after she has slept for 12-13 hours which is amazing in itself) and see her face light up with a smile when she sees you. Can't wait to see what the next 6 months will bring!
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