As the title reads, our little angel is 6 months old now (or was on the Saturday). I think you're all mostly apprised of her latest abilities but she does have some new quirks that are worth mentioning.
First, Bella has figured out she can control her tongue and move it of her own free will. As a result, she sticks it in and out of her mouth like a snake or moves it around in her mouth whilst her mouth is agape, free for any insect or small bird to land on (or in). What is more interesting, however, is that she likes to make sounds with her tongue. Mostly she does that clicking sound you can make with your tongue, which is interesting. If you do it back at her she looks at you puzzled. Still, I'm proud of her for being able to make that sound. I don't think I learned that till the 2nd grade.
She also continues her quest towards eating as many adult foods as she can. If she sees you eating then she wants to eat too, even if its not her dinner time or something she can't possibly eat. If we're at a restaurant, we try and order something that she will be able to try cause if not, she'll let you know she wants to eat with loud grunts and mock tears. For example, last Friday she ate at Perkins with me (dad) and James. She didn't like the chicken gravy that came on my biscuits (weird she turned down gravy) but like the marinara sauce that came with our appetizer. She was pretty good at Perkins. She put a couple other babies to shame, who were rather loud and throwing fits. Well met, BellaRose.
She is still not making it through the night yet but has cut down waking up to two times, usually around 1 or 2 a.m. and then again at like 5 or 6 a.m., which is ok since mom is getting up for work around then. After that she joins me on the bed and we usually nap till like 8:30 or 9. We are a good sleeping pair cause we both move around but don't manage to wake each other. Mom, I think, can't handle too many fidgety guests in her bed. Dad, however, is a rather sound sleeper. Just ask mom.
Aside from that, we are anxiously awaiting summer so we can take BellaRose swimming! She likes the bath so we're hoping she likes the pool. This weekend is also a busy one for us. First, Friday is our 1 year anniversary. Yea! Not sure what we'll do but it should be fun. Saturday we are going to a wedding and BellaRose is coming with. Its only the reception actually but its Bella's first time around some of my friends. I'm guessing she won't make it to the cake. She never makes it to the cake.
On Sunday, we are going up to Algona for cousin Maggie's graduation. That should be fun. It'll be the second longest trip she's been on (trip to MN is the longest). I'm sure the family will enjoy seeing her. Thankfully as well we all have Monday off so we can rest and relax on Memorial Day. No real plans thus far. Well, this is quickly becoming a novel so I best be signing off. Enjoy and we'll be seeing some of you this weekend. Au revior, mes amis et famille.
-Mike
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