Your first zoo trip

We just got home from your first trip to the zoo. I know you won't remember, but you had a great time. You slept through about half of it, had a major meltdown at the lion exhibit, and then Daddy carried you the rest of the time we were there. You looked around in wonder and amazement.

On a side note, you also held your bottle all by yourself today through your entire feeding. I was clapping with joy as you did it, and yes, you looked at me with that "why is she clapping?" face. I was so proud of you!

You're just growing up so fast and it's so wonderful for me to see you learn and change.

I can't believe you said it, but you finally did. Those special words coming right out of your mouth.... Mama and Dada! You said Mama twice and Dada once and i'm not so sure if you even knew what you were saying but the point is, you said it!

Sleeping

You've really been giving your mama a scare lately. You now have realized how much better you like to sleep on your stomach than your back. From all the books I've read, I know it's okay for you to sleep on your stomach as long as you can roll back over which you can, but it still scares me. I've been creeping up the stairs in the middle of the night just to make sure you're okay. Which of course you are just fine and sleeping peacefully.

I came home from work yesterday and as I was pulling into our neighborhood, I saw your Daddy holding you in the baby carrier, and walking Daisy. I parked the car and ran up to where you were and walked the rest of the way with you and your Dad. You were in such a good mood and were laughing really loudly. It was hilarious!

Today I'm taking you to see a specialist about your reflux. It's very normal for babies to spit up, but oh baby, you spit up A LOT, and all the time.

We started you on solid foods two weeks ago and you love them. Especially squash! I hope that continues in later years.

love you!