Theisen Trio: Alyssa Marie: 6 months

Good Lord, where has 6 months gone to already?! You, my sweet Lu are so much fun! Six months old is a great age and I almost talked myself into getting a cake to celebrate this milestone but didn't being that you couldn't enjoy it anyways. You are a rollercoaster of a baby and we cannot believe how much you have changed since you were born. Somedays you nap and sleep like a champ and some days you will only take an hour nap all day long leaving us to wonder if you are some sort of super baby who doens't require sleep as you are still smiling and looking around to see what's next! I am pretty used to it but baby girl you are exhausting your Daddy who needs more sleep so let's get back onto the schedule of sleeping til 6:30-7:30 every morning mmm-kay? Regardless though you are lourved on big time. We all melt when we see you but your Daddy especially melts when he holds you close after a long day only to kiss your head over and over again as he whispers "you are my pretty, pretty girl," and "daddy loves you pretty girl." You are told numerous times a day how pretty you are and many times a day I think you could pass for a porcelian baby doll with your rosy cheeks, pretty pink lips and sparkly blue eyes. You still love to be held but are happy to be put down and try sitting up on your own, enjoying the freedoms that come with stretching out and reaching for a new toy.

Here's a sneak peak at Lyssa Lu: 6 months new.

*You are eating every 5-6 hours 6 ozs of mixed Enfamil Gentlease and Infant formula.

*You are eating solids twice a day and you love sweet potatoes, carrots, and any and all fruit. You not surprisingly hate green beans and peas so I sneak a few spoonfuls in with your potatoes and carrots and at first you turn up your nose but agree that solids are too yummy to pass up!

*You are wearing size 2 diapers.

*You are wearing 6 month old clothes.

*You go to bed by 7:30 everynight and if you wake up usually do so around 12:45-1:00 a.m. for a Nuk.

*Your mornings are a huge hodge podge of wakey times with anything from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 (usually on the weekends), so I assume my getting up interrupts your slumber somewhat. However, you always eat a quick 6 ozs and go right back to sleep until Daddy wakes you up or we wake up together on weekends around 8:30-9:00! Daddy actually laughed when I set an alarm for church on Sunday for 8:45 stating that "she will never sleep that long." You woke me up at 8:38 and I was pretty thankful for the alarm becuase I got lost listening to you talk and coo to yourself.

*You LOVE your crib and your room/changing table is your happy place. Often times in the evening when the day has been long and we are waiting for Daddy to get home we head to your room for fun. Riley entertains us both and you usually end up in your crib so he can read you books, make you laugh and maybe even sometimes (if Mommy is in an really good mood) bounce around a bit because you think it's hilarious when he jumps on your mattress.

*You notice very quickly when we leave the room now and Riley is such a good boy to stay with you while we run to the bathroom or put dinner in. You are happy as long as one of us is with you.

*You are now taking baths in the big tub with your big brother thanks to your new bath seat! You LOVE it! and Riley loves taking baths with you...he literally giggles the whole time. It's obnoxious and loud and you smile the whole time.

*You still don't have any teeth and we are loving your gummy smile.

*You can wet a onesie with drool in seconds.

*You love to pull hair now, baby holders beware...this girl has a tight grip!

*You love to give hugs and snuggles now. You just lay your little head down on our chests and snuggle...it's precious.

*You play peek-a-boo with us now. I love that both my kids have loved their 'lovies' and now Lyssa Lu puts it over her head and pulls it down with a huge smile on her face waiting for us to peek-a-boo her!

*You have your Dr's appt next Tuesday so we aren't sure where you are at with weight/length yet.