186.5 Days

   Little Vivian turned 6 months old last Sunday.  It's hard to believe she's already half way through her first year.  At her well-check yesterday she weighed 18.6 pounds and is now 26.5 inches long.  I don't usually report percentiles, but her weight has improved so much that I have to share.  At 2 months old, she was in the 20th%, at 4 months she was in the 46th%, and now at 6 months she is in the 85th%!  We are so relieved to see her putting on some weight after a tough beginning.  The reflux is still there, but she is improving day by day.  Vivi can now sit up alone for several minutes without falling over.  She loves to sleep on her belly and sleeps through the night for a good 10-11 hours.  She is still teething like crazy.  Her two front bottom teeth are completely in and her front top teeth are ready to pop out any day now.  She chews on her little hands incessantly and loves to play with her feet.  Vivi giggles and smiles at most anything we do.  We love to see her personality blossom with each new day.  Happy Half-Birthday, Vivi Boo!

growing up too fast

   Emma Jane is growing up right before our eyes.  While spending some mommy and me time at the condo last week, she asked me if I would paint her toenails.  I was happy to honor this rare girly request.  After her toenails were freshly painted with the only color I had on hand (a little too dark for her, but she loved it), she held up her little hands and shouted, "Fingers too, mommy!"  For those of you who know Emma Jane well, staying still is not one of her strengths, but she patiently waited for her toenails and fingernails to dry.  We then took a morning walk on the beach in jeans and flipflops (it was still too chilly for bathing suits).  On the way out the door, Emma Jane reminded me, "I neeeeed my sunglasses, mommy!"  Yes, our little girl is growing up way too fast!



beach belles

We're back from the beach and we had an amazing time.  More pics to come as soon as I get all this sandy laundry done!