How quickly the days pass!

Sydney Louise is our healthy, beautiful, 6-month-old girl (already!) that brightens our days!

The well-baby appointment last week went well. The nurse weighed her twice because she couldn't believe she's only gained 2 ounces from her 4-month appointment. The doctor gave her a clean bill of health and said she is just burning more calories sitting on her own so her body is catching up to the weight she gained from 2-4 months. Funny!

Stats:
Length: 26-1/4 inches (75th percentile)
Weight: 15 lbs 11 oz (50th percentile)
Head: 17 inches (75th percentile)

What she's up to these days:
* Giggles (Kelley had her going with a "laughing fit" the other day when he kept saying, "Ticket!" to Seoul when she wanted a horsey ride)
* Discovered her hands, ears, and toes more fully.
* Enjoys her rice cereal. Had peas for the first time the other night - LOVES them! (She is always trying to eat my food if she happens to be on my lap. She almost got my spoonful of something into her mouth before I could catch her.) - we're transitioning to 2 meals of solids a day.
* Chews on everything, but is not too drooly (thank goodness!). No teeth yet but I think she's getting closer.
* Talks all the time and is really getting into different consonant/vowel sounds and pitches.
* Really observant of everything around her. She's really starting to enjoy story time - watching the librarian read the stories, and always tries to lunge toward the kids to play.
* Prefers standing.
* Sits solidly and enjoys playing with her toys.
* No inclination to roll, although she's gone from front to back a few times.
* Sleeps pretty well - 8:00 PM to 5:00-5:30 AM, most nights waking once for the binkie (I'm contemplating weaning her off it). Naps: 45 min-1 hr in the morning, 2 hours in the afternoon, 45 min in the early evening.
* Loves to give kisses (nice, open mouth, tongue kisses!)

We love this sweet girl!