7 Month Update

Today Marlene is 7 months old! Time is sure flying and we are still learning new things 
each day about our little girl. 

Right now we are having fun baby-proofing our apartment. Over the past month we've had to block off a lot of cords and electronics. From the minute she wakes up in the morning Marley is in constant motion. She's getting into everything! 

Its also fun to watch Marlene's interests change. She goes through fazes where she really likes to play with certain toys. One of my favorite things to do is just watch her play on the floor and see the little wheels turning in her head.

 At her 6 month check up a few weeks ago Marley was 15 pounds 6 oz, and measured 26 inches long. Last appointment (July 3rd) she was 14 pounds 13 oz, and 25.75 inches long. The doctor said that this is the age where the weight gain kind of slows down because they are moving so much. I don't have a problem believing that!

Here's how things are going right now:

Marlene Likes 
Looking at books
Sleeping on her tummy
Being outside
Shopping with Mommy
Getting into trouble Scooting around 
Feeling different textures
Being rocked to sleep
Playing with Daddy
Watching Bubble Guppies
Listening to singing 
Staring people down while they're eating
Splashing Mommy during baths
Eating cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes, and pears 

Marlene Doesn't Like
Being swaddled
 Getting shots
Being surprised by loud noises
When the walker gets stuck in a corner
Avocados
 
Every day is an adventure with this little girl. I've especially had fun trying to put her to sleep without being swaddled. We've almost got the hang of things, but sometimes it takes a few tries to put her to sleep now. I'm just grateful that its working, because she's getting to big and it is just too hot to keep on swaddling. 

We sure love our happy girl! I'm really excited to have her get pictures taken later in September.