McKenna’s 6th Month!

Since we were just getting over a cold, we got to do this shoot in our pj’s… The cold never stops us from being wiggly/goofy though!

I’m SIX months old!
Weight: 15 lbs., 11.5 oz. (45th percentile)
Height: 27.4 inches (95th percentile)

Teething: I thought by now I would see a few, only because I’ve seen the pockets where her two bottom ones are going to cut through – those weren’t visible a week or so ago. Yesterday it looked like the pockets had disappeared, which the pediatrician said is common with these baby teeth – they can recede a little before cutting through all the way. We’ll see how McKenna handles it… Shouldn’t be too long.

“Solid” Foods: She’s been doing very well. She regressed recently a bit, I suspect because of the cold she caught at daycare (read all about our first few weeks there).

Crawling: We’re there! See the video below. The first few tries were not very graceful, as was expected, but within 2 days she had it down pat and was moving right along. I catch myself having to remind myself that she can do that now. I’ll be cleaning her room or putting her crib sheet on her bed (heck, even going to the restroom!), and suddenly I can’t see her out of the corner of my eye anymore. This little girl’s fast (I’m sure they all say that) and is on a mission!

Sleeping Through the Night: Alright, I admit it (and in a completely non-bragging way). We were completely BLESSED with a baby who sleeps through the night. I like to think she is wise beyond her years and understands the importance of sleep (even though I know that’s not the case). Even when she didn’t sleep through the night completely, she was never awake longer than to eat and be changed. That being said, McKenna – although sleeping through the night still – has decided that instead of waking up between 6 and 6:30 a.m., she is going to wake up between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. This makes for one tired mama and dad. Wish us luck in getting over this current battle! (I know, I know – it could be worse!)

Her Interests: McKenna is still fascinated with being outside. I don’t think you get her attention outside if you wanted to. She’s too intrigued by the trees, the sky and the breeze to pay any attention to any one else. The best thing that she’s started really getting into is animals. Her eyes follow the birds and the squirrels when we’re outside. When she’s sitting in her highchair at home she loves looking at Rigby sitting at the top of the steps, and she gets a kick out of watching him play fetch. It’s so cute!

Just playing with Rigby.

It’s crazy to think that 6 months have already gone by. I remember when I was pregnant wondering if it was ever going to end (the pregnancy, of course), but now it feels like days just fly by, and I can never get enough time with her. Sure, you look forward to when they can walk and talk and do other “big kid” things, but at the same time you just wish they could stay this little forever. It’s moments like those where I find myself thinking I could have like, 1,000 kids (not something I ever thought I’d feel/say) because they’re just so great! Thankfully I’ve got Mike around to bring me back to reality and keep me more grounded on that one.

And of course, below are a few photos from our 6 month “shoot” (since I just can’t resist!):

“Arghhh, matey!”

I “just can’t” with these faces!

Alright, Mom. We’re done.