Happy Half Birthday to Me!

Today Mommy told me that I am six months old, and I've been here for half a year. But I don't know what she is talking about. Haven't I been here forever?

I had a great month. Yesterday I learned how to sit up all by myself! I practiced again today, but I accidently fell over and hit my head on the couch. I didn't cry, though. I am SO good at rolling now - I can get anywhere I want to go just by rolling! I especially love to practice my rolling skills when Mommy's trying to change my diaper!


Last week, Mommy and Daddy did something really funny. They put me in this thing called a "high chair" and fed me stuff called bananas and cereal. I didn't like it so much but they kept giving it to me! But last night, they gave me sweet potatoes, and I loved that! I hope they give me more of that tonight.
I also learned how to sit up in a regular stroller, so I can see what is going on now. I used to have to sit in my carseat in the stroller, and I couldn't see much. I love my new perspective!
I love to grab things. Everything Mommy or Daddy is holding, I try to grab. Everything looks interesting and I just have to put it in my mouth! I love playing with toys.

I really like to call to my Mommy two or three times in the middle of the night. Mommy comes and gets me and we sit in a rocking chair in my room. I eat and go back to sleep. Sometimes Mommy falls asleep sitting up too! When Mommy tells other people about this, she says, "Something's gotta give soon." I don't know what this means, but I love it when she comes and holds me in the middle of the night! I don't see myself stopping this anytime soon.

Mommy and Daddy like to take me to church a lot. They say that Jesus is there. My favorite part is when we all walk up to the front. A priest always blesses me. Sometimes after Mass, a Sister comes and talks to us and holds me. Sometimes I let her, and sometimes I don't. I usually like Mommy to hold me. I let Daddy and Grandma hold me, but no one else. I cry and Mommy takes me back, and that's just the way I like it!

Mommy is always trying to make me take these things called "naps." I don't like them. I try not to take them at all. She says she's lucky if she gets a few 20 minute naps out of me during the day. There's just too much fun stuff going on and I don't want to miss anything! Mommy says she needs one of these naps.

I have all new clothes that say 6-9 months on them. Mommy says she can't believe how fast I'm growing.

Daddy plays guitar for me sometimes. I really like to listen to him. I hear that I get to go hear him play with Sarah Bauer for a retreat this weekend. Mommy says she might take me up on stage in a sling because Sarah wants her to sing! I would love that - I love it when Mommy wears me in a sling. Maybe I'll try to sing into the microphone too. I also get to meet some new people this weekend. I'm especially excited about meeting Mary, who introduced my mom and dad. Without her I probably wouldn't be here!

I also want to say happy birthday to my Aunt Lori! We love you!

Mommy calls me her little Angel. Daddy says I'm the most beautiful girl in the whole world. They both say I'm the best baby who ever lived!
I'd say I'm having a pretty good life so far.