First tooth! This time I mean it...

Anna's first tooth has finally broken through! Now the past few weeks of fussiness and changing sleep patterns are starting to make more sense... or it could be a growth spurt, or the fact that she started solids, or the fact that she can sit up now and wants to do it all the time. I think I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that there is no "normal"at this point in her life. It's kind of liberating.

p.s. If you're a regular reader of the blog you might remember an earlier post on August 3rd in which I said the same thing - "first tooth!" Well, I tried to show my dad last month when he was in town and the tooth was gone! Our pediatrician thinks it was probably just a little cyst on her gums which is fairly common. I meant to post a retraction but never got around to it. This one is for real!

Sitting like a big girl

She likes it.

The introduction of solids was a success! After dumping half the bowl of rice cereal on her tray (lesson learned: don't put the bowl within her reach), Anna really seemed to enjoy her first meal. She opened up wide and grabbed the spoon as if she were ready to feed herself! I think she swallowed quite a bit even though it looks like she was wearing most of it. Here's a little video clip. Enjoy!

Six Months!

I can't believe Anna is already six months! She had her checkup this morning and she's now up to 19lbs 4oz and 27 1/2 inches long. Our pediatrician said Anna was "solid, not fat." Gotta love that. Speaking of solid, we're introducing solid foods this weekend. I think we'll start her off with tasty mix of rice cereal and breast milk. Doesn't sound very solid to me! I can't wait to see her reaction. We'll be sure to have the camera ready.
Here's a video of Anna in her new jumperoo. The thing is pretty ridiculous but she loves it!