You are the most perfect child, Larkin Olivia (LoLo when you're being feisty or cute). It shouldn't come as a surprise anymore that you light up any room you are in and make everyone around you smile until their cheeks hurt. I love that you grin at everyone, but still bury your head in my chest if you aren't sure about someone that is approaching. You are so vastly different than your brother in hitting milestones and growth chart elements, so I'm figuring it all out again with you. I cry every time I think about how fast you are growing and approaching the bittersweet "one year" mark. Now that daddy and big bro are out of school for the summer, you are soaking up so much more family time at home. We've also gone on a lot of adventures this month! From trips to Cincinnati to see the Gilbert grandparents and Uncle J, to vacation in the NC Mountains with the Dolinski clan...you are a champ at traveling! Like, seriously, the best traveler ever (thank you!)! Your personality is so fun and your giggle melts my heart every time. We love you so much sweet girl!
Height: Not sure exactly since we don't go back until you are 9 months. I know you have grown a little bit, but not too much since you are still a little peanut!
Weight: Same as height...not sure yet. My guess is about 17 pounds. Maybe.
Size: Still rocking the size 2 diapers, somehow. We are all over the board with clothing...you can still wear size 6 month, but we've been using some of the 9 month rompers with this heat. You have the teeniest feet ever, and can finally fit into size 0-3 month shoes. Same goes for your hat, which we had to go get a size newborn for the pool.
Sleeping: Girlfriend...you love your sleep!! Always have, and I pray that continues! You've been really consistent since about 3 months old with taking the longest nap in the morning (9 - noon); then nap again 3-4:30 and sometimes 6:30-7. At night, you are typically really easy to put to sleep with a routine of bath, and relaxing with big bro on his bed with a story and some giggles before nursing to sleepy-town. You usually sleep from 8:30 - 8 straight through, with maybe a fuss for your binky that fell through the cracks, around 6 a.m. Keep it up little lady!
Eating: You are not interested whatsoever in baby food. We've learned this month that you do like to try our table food though! We just keep trying every kind of food imaginable to see if you will start to eat solids, instead of just milk. We had to start supplementing with formula this month (I'm sure mostly because my body probably thinks you are eating solids!!) Here is a typical day: Wake-up: nurse; Lunch: nurse or milk-bottle (appx 6-7 oz) and a fruit or veggie; Snack: formula bottle (6 oz) and yogurt bites, or a teething bisquit; Dinner: nurse (not a lot, and not always) and a veggie or whatever we are having for supper; Bedtime: nurse and a 4 oz formula bottle
Playing: You love to dig out all of the things out of your toy bin. I try to keep things interesting with a rotation, or your brother will sneak his toys into it too. Your favorite thing is to watch Cael play. You squeal with excitement when he notices you watching him and plays along with you. You love to be outside and sit in the grass. You aren't crawling yet, but if we put a toy far enough away you love to reeeeeeaaaach hard for it and wiggle your way by scooting. You play really well independently! Which is so nice since you aren't mobile yet, I can sit you on a quilt with a few toys and get a quick shower or do the dishes while you play.
Milestones: You are talking up a storm this month! Your favorite words are "mama" "buba" (for Cael) "dada" and "ball." I love being able to hold full conversations with my little chatter box. Feeding yourself using raking fingers and pinching fingers. Discovering new toys that have been mixed in with the old toys. You love to sign "milk."
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