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8.29.2005

Gabby's getting to be quite the pro!

As I sit here on a Monday evening, typing away on my old b-school laptop, I just have one overwhelming thought about G... She's come so far, and she's got a long way to go!

She's pretty much sitting on her own for as long as she want to, these days. That includes sitting on a bed, the floor, the sofa, or even on a moving gliding ottoman. She's quite the pro - in that regard.
She's still not quite understanding how to move herself around. She rolls over - from tummy to back, but never from back to tummy - so there won't be any rolling across the room for my little girl. Though she is becoming quite adept at scooting her bum around - though I doubt it is intentional.
She gets into a sitting position on her own - though she doesn't know it. She'll reach for my hand, and barely put any weight on it as she performs an intense crunch/sit-up while pushing on the ground with her free hand. As soon as she realizes that she doesn't need my hand...she's there!
She's also beginning to build her confidence to stand without my hands. I'll prop her up and let her rest her hands on that same ottoman, or other piece of furniture...and bam! She's standing. A little wobbly, but standing never the less.

Ok - now I suppose some of y'all out there in G's fan club are a little peeved that I haven't included a recent photo thus far in this posting. As G's Bobie might say, "Tough." I no it's a lame excuse, but I'm tired and I've got a bit of a headache. And since G will be escorting us on a European vacation soon, I felt that I should update y'all on some stuff before too much more happens!

News break: G has recently welcomed two new friends to her gang. Molly C. and Luke S. We hope to see your blogs soon.

News break: G has recently learned that yet another friend will be arriving soon - in North Carolina. Rumor has it that a blog is already in the works, yet no evidence has been seen.

Gabby's now 7 months old. She's sleeping through the night pretty consistently too. We've continued her slow separation from her miracle blanket. Now we put her to sleep with one arm hanging out, and her lovey. Once in the crib and asleep we strip the miracle blanket. Well what do you know - Gabby prefers to sleep on her side. And she's the cutest little thing when she does it.

G's been making a couple of new faces and sounds too. She puckers her lips and blows - like she's trying to whistle - it ends up sound like a very very very distant wind. She's also started to make a quiet sound that resembles and "b," "p," or "t." Too cute. Lastly, I've enjoyed her reverse raspberries. It's kind of like a fish face, but on it's side.

With all these new sounds, I've been hearing what I think is a sneak peek of her voice - as opposed to her screaming. It's wonderful.

Lastly, she's also coughing for attention. I love her.

Later y'all.

8.20.2005


Just hangin' out Posted by Picasa


An early morning smile Posted by Picasa

8.15.2005


Hanging out with Will C. Posted by Picasa

8.12.2005

I almost forgot!!

There's been another development for Miss Gabby. She's earned two new nicknames...
"G.R. Huff'n Puff," and "Angry Monkey."

Every once in a while, she'll get a bit frustrated and then puff out her cheeks and begin breathing oh so heavily through her nostrils...it is so cute. Sometimes it lasts a few seconds, sometimes a few minutes...either way she resembles an angry monkey...hence the moniker!

Later.

8.11.2005

Daddy's been a major slacker

Hey y'all. I know, I know. Where have the postings been??? Well let me start by saying that I am a now a little older and wiser. That's not to say that I have a legitimate excuse, other than..."I had no idea how busy life would get with a little smunchkin!"

On that note, I'll fill y'all in on lil' g's recent developments.

Sitting: For the past several weeks, Gabby has been getting better and better at sitting up. Now I know what all y'all are thinking. "Sitting??? That's a development?" Yes. It is quite a development. Now, I'm not talking about tripod sitting. My little girl can sit up with her legs together or spread apart. She sits with one leg under her or on her knees. And the best of all she can go from sitting up to putting her face between her feet and back up again. It's kind of the reverse of bringing her toes to her mouth....which leads us to...

Eating her feet: She's been sucking on her toes for a few months now. Sometimes one toe (usually the big toe), and sometimes her whole foot, and a hand. I don't think she knows the size of her mouth yet.

Clapping: Last weekend, Gabby began to clap. There's no sound generated, and she kind of resembles the kids in an old joke that Arthur learned while doing community service. Nevertheless, she gets really excited by it. And I do too.

My feet: She's also become quite entranced by my feet. I'm not sure if it's a pure fascination with the sheer size of my toes, or what. Regardless, she'll stop what she's doing to stare at my wiggling toes. Too cool.

Let me make a prediction. Gabby will not crawl. She hates tummy time, and rolls to her back anytime she's placed on her belly. Couple that with her constant crunches and desire to sit or stand, and I think she's going to go mobile by scooting on her back, then straight to walking. I'm serious!

She had her 6-month appointment this week too. She is now on the chart. For her whole life her ratio of height to weight has kept her below the typical range...but she's beginning to merge with the typical baby path. she's still tall - 26.5 inches, and light - 14 lbs. 13oz., but she's growing up!

Ok enough text you say. Fine. Here's a picture or two.

At long last...Pictures!!!


Sitting up, y'all.


A future Beethoven!


Pensive. Inquisitive.


Are you looking at my bum? You're a cheeky monkey!


Hee hee. I'm all smiles!


Still smiling!!!


YAY!!! I'm 27 weeks old!