Our sweet Natalie is 7 months old!
~She has officially transitioned from army crawling to actual crawling. She's getting faster everyday! She is able to crawl on carpet and tile floor. Natalie can also go from crawling to sitting and vice versa.
~Natalie is pulling herself up onto her knees. Crib mattress lowered: check!
~Natalie has slept through the night the majority of this month! She nurses with Mommy immediately after Brennan, Gavin and Abigail are put to bed. She typically takes a while to fill her belly, especially because she gets drowsy and eventually falls asleep. Natalie usually has one night per week that she has a harder time falling asleep/staying asleep. We've noticed that this usually happens on Monday night--perhaps she's getting used to not being at home all day and wants extra snuggles?
~Grandma and Grandpa Mealy stayed with us for a week this month while Daddy was in Las Vegas for business. They graciously accepted the task of helping Natalie become a better crib napper. They were successful! She is able to put herself to sleep during naps and no longer immediately wakes and cries when laid down in her crib. She does, however, immediately roll onto her belly and curls up in the adorable baby-booty-in-the-air-position. So cute!
~Every time Natalie wakes up in her crib, she'll turn herself to face the door and gets on all fours, ready to welcome whomever comes to get her out of bed!
~Natalie is making progress with baby food. She's not a huge fan, but is starting to eat a little more. She's most likely to eat it when it's not cold. She doesn't typically raspberry out her food anymore, but will turn her head from the spoon when she's done. She loves puffs and rice rusks! She also likes playing with sippy cups.
~She loves to give open mouth kisses!
~Natalie is becoming a Mommy's girl. If Mommy is around, she wants Mommy!
~She still proudly sports her two bottom teeth. She's increased some mouthing of objects and drooling, so we wonder if more teeth are coming.
~She loves to watch and play with Brennan, Gavin and Abigail!
~Natalie has the sweetest giggles and laughs! Her smiles light up her face and warms our hearts!
