Five Month Countdown!

7 Months, 1 Week

As Gwen quickly approaches her first birthday I can't help but get so excited. I am glad it is still five months away, because the thought of her being a year old already is CRAZY! But at the same time, I am thrilled to begin planning the first of many, many wonderful birthday celebrations to come!

I know that some people go overboard when it comes to a child's first birthday. A party at that age is more for the parents, family, and friends, then it is for the child. However, how can one not celebrate, with zeal, all the amazing, wonderful, breath-taking moments that have led up to that day? The changes that take place in a child's first year of life are amazing! So much happens in such a tiny span of time. No matter if the party is for 10 people or 100, I think a first birthday should be extra special.

I'm giving myself plenty of time to come up with some super cute ideas for her party; I don't plan on things getting expensive - just very thoughtful. So much fun! To the drawing board!

Eat your Veggies!

6 months, 3 weeks, 6 days

Gwen has graduated to baby food! And she LOVES it. It's actually been about three weeks since we started her on the jars of very runny (basically liquified) vegetables, but today is the first day I thought to blog about it.

Green beans were first up, and although she ate them, I could tell they weren't going to be her favorite. Next up were peas and Gwen LOVED them thanks to their natural sweetness. Sweet Potatoes are also a big hit with her. Carrots? Not so fond of them, and Squash also seems to not be one of her favorites.

Although I have read that babies this age still haven't fully developed their taste buds, I like to think that she will continue to love her vegetables as she gets older. I remember as a child there were a few vegetables I wasn't a big fan so it will be interesting to see what she thinks of those less "popular" ones as she grows.

New Tricks

6 Months, 3 weeks, 2 days

Gwen is one week shy of seven months and she has a few new tricks up her sleeve. She can sit unassisted (although every now and then she loses her balance) and, when lying on her tummy, can pivot with her arms to grab her favorite toys. It is so amazing to see her grow and reach new milestones.

Before we know it she will be crawling, so babyproofing the house is definitely in order! Gates? Check. Wall outlet covers? Check. Cabinet safety locks? Need to purchase. And the list goes on...