Most days we can't tell you what day it is, and without Ryan in the house to set us straight we probably wouldn't even care. We had a two week stretch this past month where we were up 6 to 8 times a night. Laundry didn't get done, the house didn't get cleaned and we barely got three meals on the table. David and I were lucky to make it to work and actually function.
We were so thankful to come out of those two weeks in one piece, and felt like new people when the girls finally starting sleeping again. It seems as if Natalie has made a complete 180 since that rocky patch. It could be that we have been diligent about giving her Zantac to help with her acid reflux, or perhaps it's that she's no longer on breast milk. Whatever the reason we are happy that she is happy.
She's reacting more to Ryan and Kendall, which they love so they interact with her more which Natalie loves. It's such a win, win.
She's rolling and scooting and before we know it we are going to have to completely child proof the house. She loves to chew on things and I know it's only a matter of time before she's picking up small toys and putting them in her mouth. We're working with Ryan and Kendall on this already. When Natalie's safety is at risk, they pick up their toy instantly. Let's hope they keep it up.
She is eating cereal consistently now, and we'll start introducing veggies after the holidays.
She's still a big girl - almost off the charts for her height (I wonder where she gets that!) and weighed in at 17 pounds, 10 ounces. Now that she's moving around a bit more she's thinning out a little. Her thighs are still adorably chubby, and she loves to wiggle, wiggle, wiggle them - especially when we're changing her diaper.
Her sleep habits seem to be getting better by the day. I hate to say anything in fear of jinxing this good pattern we seem to have fallen into. She slept through the night a few times this week, and has been putting herself to sleep with a nuk. Ahh, the nuk. She wouldn't take one for 6 months, and finally did. Thank goodness. I know I'll be cursing the nuk in a few years when I can't get it away from her, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there. For now, it is becoming my saving grace.
Natalie's smile lights up my heart. She wakes up every morning so happy, and cheerful. She chatters in her crib until someone comes to rescue her. The sound of her voice is so precious, and her cheeks are so kissable.
Here's to another six months of milestones and endless smiles!
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