Pulling Up and Cruising

One week after turning 7 months Peyton is pulling up to everything. Sunday, she even began to cruise (walk while holding onto) the coffee table. It was slow going but she managed to make it from one corner down the length of the table to the other corner. She is also trying to let go and stand on her own. Of course she is falling at this point, but she is definitely trying!

We gave Peyton her first real food last night (June 3rd). We put cantaloupe in a mesh container that helps her to chew on the fruit & suck on the juice without the hazard of choking. She couldn't get enough! Today she had watermelon and was also a big fan of that as well. Last week Peyton mastered the sippy cup. Mommy is very proud of her but also must admit to being a little sad to see her baby growing up so fast. She looks like such a big girl with her cup.

Seven Months

Peyton turned 7 months, May 22nd and has been cracking us up ever since. Unfortunately, she got an ear infection over Memorial Day weekend (same ear as 2 months ago) but is now back to sleeping normally and in good spirits again. The day after she turned 7 months we found her standing up in her crib, luckily mommy sensed it coming so we had already dropped her crib to the lowest level. Last night she pulled herself up and was standing in the tub. Mommy and daddy will be sure to try and prevent that from happening again. Speaking of bath time, she loves to suck the water out of the wash cloth we use. A few weeks ago she figured out that if she dips the wash cloth back in the water she can go again. The girl is definitely getting her water intake these days :) She is also fascinated with the drain in the bath tub. She tried to crawl out of her whale bath tub to get to it. I am afraid we are going to have to start putting her in the big girl tub instead of her ususal one.

At school she is crawling across the room to the book shelf and is happy as a lark she can get to all the toys she has been eyeing for months. She has a little boyfriend they call Ry Ry. Ms. Norma says they entertain each other. Peyton has also learned a new game from the baby in the crib next to her. They throw their binks in the other crib and then try to pull the blankets back and forth.

Peyton hadn't been that interested in her sippy cup and would only chew on the spout so mommy took the stopper out of it. She now likes to drink a little water each day from her cup. She is getting better at swallowing before it runs out of her mouth as well. She is also starting to eat Stage 2 foods and even got to try a new flavor...mangoes. Yummmmm. She is still having trouble with reflux but we are hoping it will be gone in the next few months.

She is an outside girl and loves to be in social settings. We take daily walks, swing and go to the park when the weather permits. We had a couple people over for a cookout and she loved all the company and attention!

Milestone After Milestone

In just a few short days Peyton will be 7 months old. As all parents, we are blown away at how quickly our baby girl is growing up. The last few weeks have been amazing. She can sit up on her own, including getting into a sitting position by herself. May 18th Peyton turned a sad day (the one year anniversary of Grandma Brownie passing away) into one with positive memories. Peyton not only got her first tooth, but she actually began to crawl. The crawling is slow going but she is able to stay up on all fours and get around rather than always resorting to her military crawl with her belly down. The tooth has just barely broke the surface but it is definitely out and on its way up.

Peyton is a great eater and gives us no trouble with all the foods we give her. Peas aren't her favorite but she still finishes them. She even likes prunes! Sleep is still good. Prior to her tooth coming in she was sleeping at least 10 hours a night. The last couple of days she isn't sleeping as much but she is still getting over 8 hours at night.

Peyton got to go to the Rutgers Scarlet & White football scrimmage, Stuff Yer Face afterwards and even a Japanese Habachi. Her favorite things include plastic water bottles, going for walks or anything that involves being outside and playing on the laptop. She is talking up a storm (in her own language) and her favorite thing to say is Da Da. Her hair is starting to show signs that it may have a little natural curl to it. When it is humid outside it begins to get wavy and flip out, just like mommy's hair :)

I LOVE To Laugh

6 Months Has Flown By Since Peyton Was Born

At Peyton's 6 month check-up she measured 27 3/4 inches(longer than 97% of babies her age) and weighed 16lbs 2 oz (right in the middle at 50%). She was given thumbs up on her development by Dr. Patel.

Peyton can sit unsupported and is scooting, but has yet to actually crawl.....we think she is super close. She loves to talk and enjoys all foods except applesauce and peaches. She is strong enough that she stands while leaning on objects but of course can't pull herslef up at this point.

Peyton got to visit the animals at Rutgers Day, went with mommy to work for a couple of hours on "Bring Your Child To Work Day" and had her first weekend babysitter (Lisa Gonzalez) while mommy and daddy went to dinner for their 3rd wedding anniversary. Peyton did great with Lisa until she woke up and mommy and daddy weren't there at her crib. She got upset but mommy was able to calm her down once we got home (20 minutes later). Overall, she is a very happy baby and is sleeping at least 10 hours at night!

5 1/2 months

Here are few pics from the last couple of weeks including Easter.

Watch Me Rock.....