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Dear Nikki,
hugs and lots of kisses,
Mommy
Yesterday, you turned 5 months old. I can hardly believe it! I know mothers say this all the time, but it's so true: Time passes way too quickly when it comes to kids growing up. It seemed just yesterday that someone asked me how old you were, and I said 4 months, and then thought to myself that you weren't really 4 months anymore... you were a couple days away from being 5 months old. Every month, I have anticipated your turning another month older, and yet somehow, this month, it sneaked up on me, that I was a bit surprised. Perhaps it's because you have gone through so much so fast this month.
You started eating solids (cereal) last week, well at least, we attempted to. You haven't gotten the hang of it yet. You only get it once every day for spoon practice and to get you used to the taste of infant formula. Oh, you still are a long ways to formula-feeding. Your face still cringe once it hits your taste buds. You still love your boob-milk after all. So your dad and I decided to leave it at that. We won't force you ... but everyday we'll still give it a shot .... little by little, baby steps.
very first taste of oatmeal cereal
We haven't quite figured out if you're teething already. The last time we checked (yesterday) we can't seem to find any. But by golly, you're drooling a lot. And you have this habit of putting stuff in your mouth ... your fist, your toys, your bib, your pacifier, mommy's or dad's finger and other stuff. You're beginning to figure things out, like how your pacifier works, and how to pick up your toys and put them in your mouth (but you haven't figured out that everything doesn't fit in your mouth, like the stuffed bunny, and you get very upset when you open your mouth and it won't fit, very cute!). And when you get upset, oh boy! You go from being this happy little pumpkin, smiling and laughing one minute, to a very grumpy little girl, complete with screaming and big fat tears the next.
But when you're in a good mood, you are a happy camper. You love charming other people when we go out by smiling sweetly at them, and rewarding their attention with big gummy grins. You regularly recognize Daddy, and when he comes home, and you see him, you smile the biggest smile of the day. And even if you've been super grumpy right before he comes home, the minute he walks in, you turn on your charm, and you're super happy. You are truly daddy's little girl!
You're getting so big, and growing so tall. You'll sit up for long stretches at a time now without falling over. Also, you've decided you would rather stand up than sit up. You'd rather try to walk than try to crawl. You get rather frustrated while on your tummy, and the second I hold you so you're standing up, you look up at me and smile the biggest and brightest smile. All of this is happening so fast, that my head is spinning. You aren't my little tiny bundle of baby anymore, but you're a growing, active little girl. We really have to get you that intellitainer your ninang told me about. Your dad and i have been scouring the stores looking for it and always leave empty handed. Turns out they discontinued the item ... wonder if Ebay has it. Guess, till then you'll just have to settle with sitting down in your rocking chair and playing with your toy piano. But we'll get you one, sweetie, promise!
enjoying her toy piano
and her rocking pooh bear
I'm so excited to see you growing up, yet so scared at the same time. It seems like just yesterday you were so tiny. I know everyone tells you that "they grow up so fast!" but until you actually see it happen, you don't understand what they're talking about. I know this next month is going to be a busy and exciting one, because you will have your first airplane ride, your first out of town vacation and first time being away from home and from dad. It's pretty exciting ... and scary at the same time. But we'll do just fine, right sweetie? =)
Nikki, I wish that I could tell you how much I love you, but I know these words don't mean a thing to you just yet. You are my very special little girl, and I can't believe how fast you're growing up. I always forget that I can't go back and re-visit these days, that once the day is over, it is done. So I'm trying my hardest to enjoy each day with you (whether you're grumpy or not). I love you, baby girl!
hugs and lots of kisses,
Mommy
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theresehabana wrote on Jan 30, '07
naglamurok ang aping!!! puera buyag!!!
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