So today was Monday and it was tough going in to work but I didn't feel as wretched or depressed as I thought I would. I went for a walk with Lola before heading in to work and I think that helped. Speaking of - this post is going to be about a much more fun and delightful topic - Lola!
Lola has
been working on rolling over for a while now, at first turning onto her
side and flinging her head back, then pushing her little feet against
her crib slats to help propel her forward, then managing to roll over
just barely onto her arm (which would remain pinned under her as she
would fail to realize its existence) while often but not always falling
back before making it all the way over. Then, suddenly, one day, she
figured it out and tucked her arms together and with a determined grunt,
made it all the way! And now, except for certain days when she feels lethargic and seems to have forgotten about rolling, she can do it pretty readily on her own. However, she still vastly prefers turning
on one side over the other. She has gotten very strong, and can do tummy time for a long time now.
The latest issue has been that she can roll over in her sleep, and then we hear her wail when she finds herself doing tummy time inadvertently, or when she wants to turn over but can't! Just this morning we found her sleeping contentedly on her tummy, her little face to the side and her butt sticking up.
She cracked us up last week when, frustrated because her toy was just out of reach and unable to crawl or pull herself up to it, she grabbed the Skiphop playmat in both of her hands and jerked at it, pulling, so that her toy would roll toward her. We were amazed - how did she figure that out?! It was hilarious because she was vocalizing while doing it - likely both frustrated and angry that the toy was so close yet so far.
We have started giving her water (spoon feeding about 15-30 ml, or 1/2 - 1 oz) per day. She loves it! She was super intrigued and very excited.
She opens her mouth readily
as the spoon nears and rarely thrusts her tongue out. A very good
amount of water actually makes it into her mouth.
Now she has begun to reach out to grab the spoon and guide it into her
mouth, probably because she was frustrated that the water wasn't coming
fast enough. I mean, how funny is this baby! I love her!
Today we started her on her first ever pureed food - mashed banana. All the signs indicate she is eager and curious to try food, so we figure this is about the right time to start. There are so many fruits and vegetables with so many flavors and textures - and she has never had any of them! Her first reaction to banana was decidedly mixed - she looked at our expectant faces and seemed unsure what all of the excitement was about. It was one of those hilarious instances where she was uncertain about what she experiencing and openly looking at our expressions for a clue as to how to react. At least she didn't cry!
Lola has also been grabbing her feet (or, mostly, her right foot). She has figured out that they belong to her and she can reach down and grab them at any time. The foot has been slowly and steadily making its way up toward her mouth, and we're expecting that she'll be sucking on her toes any moment now.
Lola also loves scratching the fabrics
of anything that she can grasp, in particular the mesh netting on her
bath station, the arm of her rocking chair, and the fabric on her
playmat. We joke she is like a little kitty cat.
Lola also continues to love music - all music. She seems to particularly like Beyonce and Mariah, though we have danced to Usher a few times. She calms a lot when we play lullabies before she sleeps. The Baby Einstein take-along musical toy and music and light guitar never fail to keep Lola's interest.
And finally, nothing has made her more excited lately than getting to venture outside. As soon as she is in her stroller her legs go crazy kicking with excitement. Lately, likely because the world has become a ceaselessly fascinating place that she can't stop observing in order to take naps, the stroller walks have been the most surefire way to lull her into sleep.
It's incredible to believe, but she is just a week shy of 5 months. When I think of it like that, I can't believe Lola has been in our lives for nearly half a year - and simultaneously, I can't believe she hasn't been with us for years.
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| Everything goes in the mouth |
She cracked us up last week when, frustrated because her toy was just out of reach and unable to crawl or pull herself up to it, she grabbed the Skiphop playmat in both of her hands and jerked at it, pulling, so that her toy would roll toward her. We were amazed - how did she figure that out?! It was hilarious because she was vocalizing while doing it - likely both frustrated and angry that the toy was so close yet so far.
We have started giving her water (spoon feeding about 15-30 ml, or 1/2 - 1 oz) per day. She loves it! She was super intrigued and very excited.
She opens her mouth readily
as the spoon nears and rarely thrusts her tongue out. A very good
amount of water actually makes it into her mouth. 
Now she has begun to reach out to grab the spoon and guide it into her
mouth, probably because she was frustrated that the water wasn't coming
fast enough. I mean, how funny is this baby! I love her!
Today we started her on her first ever pureed food - mashed banana. All the signs indicate she is eager and curious to try food, so we figure this is about the right time to start. There are so many fruits and vegetables with so many flavors and textures - and she has never had any of them! Her first reaction to banana was decidedly mixed - she looked at our expectant faces and seemed unsure what all of the excitement was about. It was one of those hilarious instances where she was uncertain about what she experiencing and openly looking at our expressions for a clue as to how to react. At least she didn't cry!
Lola has also been grabbing her feet (or, mostly, her right foot). She has figured out that they belong to her and she can reach down and grab them at any time. The foot has been slowly and steadily making its way up toward her mouth, and we're expecting that she'll be sucking on her toes any moment now.
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| So close! |
Lola also continues to love music - all music. She seems to particularly like Beyonce and Mariah, though we have danced to Usher a few times. She calms a lot when we play lullabies before she sleeps. The Baby Einstein take-along musical toy and music and light guitar never fail to keep Lola's interest.
And finally, nothing has made her more excited lately than getting to venture outside. As soon as she is in her stroller her legs go crazy kicking with excitement. Lately, likely because the world has become a ceaselessly fascinating place that she can't stop observing in order to take naps, the stroller walks have been the most surefire way to lull her into sleep.
It's incredible to believe, but she is just a week shy of 5 months. When I think of it like that, I can't believe Lola has been in our lives for nearly half a year - and simultaneously, I can't believe she hasn't been with us for years.
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