Sam & Amelia

Sweet Amelia, it seems you’ve grown up overnight! You’re sitting up so well and reaching for toys to play with, sometimes so far that you end up on your belly! Sam’s not too fond of your new ability to play with “his” toys, but he’ll love having you as a playmate before too long. You love to watch Sam’s every (loud) move and smile when he’s nearby. (Most of the time – see picture #2)

We’re trying to feed you baby food twice a day now, but sometimes we’re just not home enough. You’re eating sweet peas, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes and fresh avocado, bananas and apples. You wake up once at night to nurse around 3 or 4, then go back to sleep until 7 or 8am. Sam loves to help me get you up in the mornings. He wants to sit in your crib with you and play. You just lay there and smile or I’ll sit you up and you just take in his every move! It’s so sweet!

You’ve been turning over during the night and getting stuck on your belly. Sometimes you unswaddle yourself in the process and sometimes not. I usually have to come roll you over because you don’t like being on your belly much. Makes me think I should let you play on the floor more during the day, so I can see your moves. You seem to be the happiest when I’m holding you – so I do!!! 🙂

Your last doctor’s appointment went well, except for some tears after your shots! You were 5 1/2 months and weighed 14 lb, 12 oz (50th %) and were 26 1/4 in long (75%).

We love you, Sweet Girl!