I can't believe our little girl is already 7 months old! It's terrifying to me because once babies pass the 6 month mark, they are basically on their way to turning one. And I just can't think of her getting so big. I feel like she was just born. But I don't have time to be sad because we have a lot to get to. It's safe to say that this has been the biggest developmental month for Dylan. She's changed so much, it's almost like she's a new baby!
Her first trick this month was sitting up. She started in Chicago and by the time we got home she was an old pro. She loves sitting up and playing with her toys. It's like a whole new world opened up to her. Then, a few days later she broke 2 teeth. They are so cute! And as all of this was happening she mastered the art of rolling over...front to back, left to right and right to left. She can do it all and she now rolls all over the floor to get to us or her toys. So finally she doesn't scream her head off at night when she gets stuck on her stomach. Needless to say we are all sleeping a lot better these days!
The one thing this child still won't do is eat. She loves her formula but that's about it. I have tried every kind of baby food, yogurt, mashed up fruit, Puff's and rice cakes. And still nothing! She'll eat a bite or two and then start spitting it out. It's beyond frustrating. The boys would basically eat anything we put in front of them. But this little miss has her own ideas. My mom says that Dylan is just like I was as a baby...I used to spit out food, cry a lot, constantly need attention. Yep, that's my little girl. Even though she looks nothing like me, she's still mine in so many ways.
Emotionally, Dylan is like Jekyll and Hyde. On one hand she's the happiest, sweetest baby ever. She loves to cuddle and is so connected with us. She likes to play, listen to music and read books. And she giggles like crazy when her brothers are around. But when she's unhappy, you'd better look out. This girl can turn on a dime. One minute she'll be happily playing and the next she'll be screaming her head off. And man can she scream, which is sometimes accompanied by an arched back...a little tantrum perhaps. I think I have my work cut out for me when this on is 3!
Her stranger danger has gotten a little bit better and we can now leave her with sitters. But ultimately, her happiest place is really when she's in my or daddy's arms or with her brothers who adore her. Sometimes her constant need for attention can be annoying but most of the time I love it. There's something amazing about your baby needing you and you being able to provide her comfort. I know I will have to change those habits in the future but for now I am happy to oblige. I love to be with my girl more than anything.
So as you know I got a new camera. Can I get an Amen! It takes great pictures but I am still trying to play with it and figure out all of the different settings. So there are some pictures with funky exposure. And some of these pics were taken with my old camera before I transitioned to the new one so they are all over the place. But she's still my ridiculously adorable Dillie in all of them...
I thought this was a sweet profile shot. She's still so chubby! What's she storing in those cheeks...
Ok, I know I am a horrible mom for posting this picture where she is clearly unhappy. But it was the only way I could show her 2 new toofers...
Dylan isn't always crying! She's actually a happy little girl (as long as mommy is near by!). And she clearly has a huge mouth to express that happiness...
Dylan and her posse! There are actually 6 little gals in her gang, all between the ages of 6 to 11 months. I met their mom's through Stroller Strides and we've become really good friends. I'm so fortunate to have found such a great group of moms and a playgroup for Dylan. We have of lots fun wine and formula play dates. Here is Audrey, Eleanor, Dylan and Natalie...
And little Sienna...
Dylan gets LOTS of love and attention from her brothers! They are so amazing with her...
Dylan makes the funniest facial expressions now. It's like she wears her heart on her sleeve. This is the face I get when I try to feed her Puffs. She's not too sure about them now but if she's anything like her bro's she will learn to LOVE them!
More time with the boys! Now that she's sitting up and becoming more active, Jack and Gavin always want to play with her and hold her. I love seeing these three faces together. I'm soaking these moments up because I know they won't last forever...
Drool much? Dylan seriously drools like a Rottweiler...
Fat and happy! That's what I used to call Jack when he was her age. She loves playing with her puppy Violet...
Meanwhile...Batman and Superman are saving the world...
These are a few of her favorite things...
My three little monkeys in the morning! They crack me up. And Dylan thinks her big brothers are the coolest kids on the planet. Nobody can make her laugh like they can...
Dylan is rolling all over the place right now and she's actually starting to enjoy playing on her tummy...
But she still prefers sitting up and mugging for the camera! My girl....
Here's a little video of how fun it is to feed my daughter...
