Lindsey has become quite the roller. This video is just from Tuesday night and by Wednesday she would have herself over on her belly in no time. This is great because you can see it is purposeful. Lindsey tries really hard to get on her belly. She may not always be happy once she realizes she can't get back over just as easy. She has rolled from her stomach to her back but hasn't mastered it as fast as this. She get herself on her belly and her butt comes off the floor with her arms out to her sides like she is swimming. It is the funniest thing to see. We can't wait to take her to PT tomorrow and let Jodi know everything she has done this week. Her arms have always seemed to be a little weaker than her legs but they have started to catch up. It is so funny to hear the tinkling of her toys in the car turn to crazy tinkling as she throws the toys around that dangle from her car seat handle.
Lindsey, we are so proud of your latest accomplishment. You are an amazing determined little girl.
She loves pushing around her real looking stroller with her baby. I think she seriously could go around the block with it for hours.
Lindsey enjoying the outdoors in her pack n play.
Start with the not so good. Lindsey Hib vaccine was in so we made at stop at the Dr. to have that done. She was asleep when I pulled her out of the carrier and I don't think she was even awake enough when they gave her the shot because she just flashed the nurse a what the heck look and didn't whimper a bit.
Lindsey has rolled from back to stomach twice this evening! We have not actually witnessed it. I was playing with her on her mat and heard that it was time to add the fabric softener so I ran downstairs and back up to find her grunting on her belly. Tim also had her on her mat while he was cleaning the kitchen and heard her starting to fuss. Upon walking in to check on her he too found her on her belly. Silly girl.
Lindsey also had her 6 month BAER hearing test. When we walked in I thought they were just going to do the simple OAE screening test they did the last 2 times. The tech said she had called the Dr. because they had scheduled us for an audiogram which involves putting her in a sound both and she would raise her hand depending on which side she heard the noise. Yeah, don't think any 6 month old is doing that. Anyway, so she had it clarified and thought we could just do the BAER if she cooperated. She kinda looked at her bright eyed and awake asking, "you think you can get her to sleep?". Of course, I said, but I think she was a little weary.
She hooked her all up to the electrodes and by the time she left the room to get the ear probes and return I gave her the thumbs up that she was out and whispered, "told you I have a good baby". No time at all and she said it was perfect, nothing to worry about. She couldn't believe how fast she was done and said she was going to talk about Lindsey for weeks.
Oatmeal
Follow up with prunes. Baby needs some help getting rid of that oatmeal.
Pears
I know, green veggies, orange veggies, and then fruit but a girl has got to go.
Peas
See not phased that she had a taste of fruit first.
Lindsey is 6 months old! Can you believe it?
Lindsey is the happiest most laid back baby I have ever met. She goes with the flow and never complains. Her open mouth, tongue out grin is contagious and makes anyone smile when she is flashing it back at them. She has rolled from tummy to back quite a few time and is trying really hard to get from back to tummy. There are many times when I have shouted, "You are just about there". Lindsey has great head control and loves to sit up with support to study the world with those big blue eyes. She is definatly an observer taking everything in and studying every detail about it. Anytime she catches sight of Brooke she just looks like she is processing it all for future reference. What Brooke is able to get away with, what makes us happy, and what doesn't fly with us. Soon enough they will be telling secrets and tag teaming us.
Lindsey loves food, not leaving a drop to waste or a spoonful to lick. She has now had rice cereal, oatmeal, prunes, pears, and peas. At 12.5 lbs she is in 3-6 month clothes and a size 1 diaper.
Playtime is a great time for her. She loves to hold her toys and swipe them past her mouth. Everything goes straight to her mouth and she prefers her thumb over the pacifier. A good thing because she soothes herself back to sleep without a wimper but may be a bad habit to break when she gets older. Sorry Lindsey, Mommy is no help, I know how it is. I was way too old when I finally gave up sucking my thumb and put away my favorite blanket. We have been trying to get her to grap her toes but she prefers to sit back and look at them moving overhead as she tickles them with her other toes. You just keep having fun, Lindsey.
Happy 1/2 a year, we love you!
We can pretty much get all of Brooke's hair up in one big ponytail. She looks so grown up. I am trying to grow out her hair but the hair in the eyes drives me nuts. There are days when I say I am just cutting bangs for her. Must.resist.the tempation. and wait for everything to grow out. Until then it's clips, ponytails, and her constantly pushing her hair out of her eyes.
Grandma put a package of pop rocks in Brooke's Easter basket. We weren't sure what she would do with the crackling and popping party in her mouth.
why I have a hard time following Brooke with the camera....
she likes the screen turned around so she can watch herself leading me to video tape blind
Saturday was the easter egg hunt at the gym.
and last but not least the easter egg hunt with the Down syndrome group.
Some days are still hard. Brooke's personality is flourishing and her milestones are never ending. I didn't realize the things I used to take for granted with Brooke until Lindsey came along and showed me a new path. Wondering and the unknown can be the worst part. Looking at other children Brooke's age that have Down syndrome can really bring you back to reality and is heart wrenching. If they are just milestones, why do I put so much significance on them?
Brooke has been really excited about Easter this year. She won't stop talking about it since seeing the Easter Bunny last weekend. She keeps saying he is bringing her eggs and candy. Coloring eggs is all part of the fun when it comes to easter time. She loved all the colors.
