8 month update

Everyday she is becoming more and more interactive. Her hand coordination is getting so much better too. She is growing up too fast. I can't believe she will be 1 year old soon.

Below are a few new milestones Emily reached this month:
- she learned how to wave bye-bye
- she started saying "mama"
- laughs when tearing up paper
- tried cantaloupe for the first time and loved it
- recognized the word "clap" and started clapping her hands
- drank from a sippy cup
- went in the pool for the first time (and loved it!)
- learned to splash in the bathtub
- went on the swings for the first time at the park
- got her first two teeth!

Clothing size: 9 months - 12 months depending on the brand

Favorites: She still loves her Click & Learn Remote and keys. She also loves her piano I got her. Anything with music she really loves. Her favorite thing to do is sit in front of the mirror and stare at her reflection.

7 month update

Emily is much more interactive now. She is able to quickly recognize a stranger and puckers up if they get too close. But once she gets to know you, she's a little chatterbox! She loves being around people. Shopping is her favorite - she really enjoys riding around the mall. She loves looking at herself in the mirror. She thinks it's another baby looking at her. She loves to dance and loves music! She loves to laugh and play with mommy and daddy. Bedtime stories are so much fun for her. It's so great watching her little personality develop.

Below are a few milestones she hit this month:
- tried a few more solids: peas, prunes (she loves them!), yellow squash/zucchini, chicken
- sits up on her own with no support
- dances to music
- reaches for EVERYTHING to put in her mouth
- loves saying dada, working on mama now ;)
- rolls over both ways - front to back and back to front
- plays peek-a-boo (she controls the blanket herself)
- taps her head to yours when you lean forward

6 month update

Below are a few milestones emily reached this month:
- sat up by herself for a short period
- waves back to you
- tried more solid foods - pears, avocados, green beans, plums, peaches, carrots. She's definitely not a big fan of vegetables. We'll have to figure out a way to sneak some veggies in there somehow!
- started feeling separation anxiety when we leave the room
- said 'da da' for the first time

5 month update

Below are a few milestones Emily achieved this month:
- started solids for the first time! So far, she's had apples, sweet potatoes, cereal, oatmeal, bananas, and squash. Sweet Potatoes are by far her favorite!
- First cold :( Poor thing was up all night due to severe congestion.
- started playing with her feet (and nibbling on her toes)
- turns her head towards you when you call her name
- sits with support - she loves her bumbo chair!
- hums to herself

4 month update

Here are a few new milestones and interesting things Emily learned this month:
- she rolled over from front to back for the first time!
- She learned how to hold something in her hand and is slowly learning how to put things in her mouth
- She holds her head up all on her own now with no support and can sit up with support.
- She can mock the sound of your voice and repeat it back to you

She also started teething this month, which should be an interesting adventure...

3 Month update

Emily is growing up so fast! This month was a busy month. She started daycare for the first time. It took a little while to get adjusted, but she's slowly getting used to it. She just loves her teachers and socializing with the other little kids. Her class is just about all girls. I guess we hit the girl wave this year!

She also laughed for the first time and now squeals when she's excited. She learned how to stick her tongue out at mommy when mommy sticks her tongue out at her. She's starting to grab onto things a lot more now too. She loves to pull her shirt or dress over her head! She is still smiling and talking now more than ever. She can hold her head up on her own for a little bit and gives out. It's amazing how fast she's learning. I can't wait to see what next month brings!

2 month update

This month Emily began being much more alert and aware of her surroundings. She is such a happy baby and smiles all the time. It seems like she is trying to talk to you now. It's so cute. She can now hold her head up at a 45 degree angle all by herself. She's in the 73rd percentile for height, which is awesome. She's just about to outgrow her bassinet due to her height. She's still wearing 0-3 month clothes, but will soon be moving to 3-6 months since she's so tall! Mommy starts back to work next week so Emily will be starting with the nanny on Monday. We are so nervous about having someone else watching her. She slept in her crib for the first time last month