Can I just admit here that I really thought I would have more time for things without working full-time. Turns out that trying to do homework and take care of two needy children makes less time then if you have 8 hours a day at a job where you may or may not be terribly busy.
This month and last have seen you growing in all kinds of ways. First, rolling around became your main mode of transportation, but now? Now you're doing some (not very much) actual crawling! Although you want to walk more than anything, so we'll see how long I can keep you somewhat stationary.
You have very low strangers anxiety, in fact at church when we had to squeeze in next to an older lady, you practically jumped into her arms after she smiled at you. She held you for about 10 minutes before you decided you should return to your family.
With the pronouncement from the doctor that you're only in the 4th percentile for your weight you decided that you don't like just anything anymore. Your palate has become more refined and vegetables that are not sweet potatoes? They are right out. And the doctor wanted me to start putting olive oil in your food, yeah, you hate that. I still try to put a little in there sometimes, but not if it's something fruity that you're going to want anyway. You still want to eat big people food and it's all I can do to keep your sister from feeding you choking hazards. But some favorites are mac and cheese and peanut butter bread. Your sleeping schedule is pretty solid most days, unless I really need you to sleep so I can do homework, then your usual 2 hour naps shorten to 1 hour. Amazing how you know when that is.
You're still pretty happy and smiley unless you're hungry, tired or poopy. You also need lots of attention, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since your sister is such a drama queen.
All and in all, I'm grateful for the time we get to spend together , but I'm already missing that tiny baby who will too soon be a toddler,
Hearts,
Mama
