Summer has been trying to arrive, slowly the days are a little warmer and we even have full days of blue skies with sun. Two days before summer solstice, Barrett had her little six month “birthday”. We didn’t do anything to celebrate, but in my mind I played over all the ways she has grown and changed since arriving.
This post is a little diary of recollection for me.
Three days after turning 5 months, we offered you food. It was 1tsp of rice cereal mixed with 3tbsp milk. You actually started getting the hang of it, wanting to feed yourself and then before long, your attention turned to the dog who was happily lapping up what fell on the floor below. Nearly a week later, we offer you banana which you make a scrunched up face at, but you are so adventurous you keep opening up for more.
May 29: you are rolling over as much as you want, like little sideways somersaults. Before this day, you were rolling over every now and then but not with such intent.
June 3 was a Friday, and I was home working on the couch so that I could watch Barrett at the same time. Bryan was on the floor with her, and we see her scoot in a full 360 on her tummy. This was over maybe 15-minute period, but we realized this was the beginning of crawling. The ne
June 5: your first little tooth is coming through! I discovered it because you kept wanting to chew on the book we were reading, so I gave you my thumb to gnaw on. Lower left, in the middle. A few days later its pair was coming up next, and we suspect you have a third coming in soon as I write – you keep waking up crying very loudly, in pain.
On June 5, you started sitting unassisted. Just like that! After nursing in the morning in bed (so mama can get some rest still – you wake up so early!), you started sitting and were very pleased with yourself. I took you down on the floor and set you down there, you were just as sturdy.
June 10 – you taste the avocado! You are adventurous and intrigued. I wanted to record this one, because daddy and me both like the avocado very much.
Every day I sing to you, every day I hug and I kiss you, every day I think I won’t be able to love you any more than I already do. Being your mama is the best thing that ever happened to me, and the time we spend together as a family is always my favorite time. Whether it’s going for a walk in the neighborhood, playing inside or out, or just having time sharing stories with you and daddy, I am so thankful for all we have. We are very fortunate.
Barrett and her best friend, Sandwich.
Peonies from our yard. They bloomed on the solstice, which felt very fitting.
Playing with dada - always fun!
Sandwich and Barrett watching me getting ready in the morning. Lately, Barrett has been especially interested in the part where I brush my teeth.
Bryan got the hot tub filled up and running! Here we are on Barrett's first day in. She was generally very quiet which is normal when she's in a new situation, taking it in.
I want to use the spoon by myself!
We finally got our P-Patch plot! It's been doing awesome, and Bryan can take all the credit for what comes out of it since I haven't been there more than a handful of times.
