19.2 lbs and 28.5 inches

I cannot believe that my sweet baby girl is now 6 months old! I have been wanting to set up a blog to write down all the memories I don't want to forget, but time has escaped me so quickly. And so, 6 months later...It begins.

The house is quiet this morning. All i can hear is the sound of the vents expanding, making way for the heat to warm us. Anna and Dan are both still sleeping. Anna does not usually sleep in this late, so I assume she had a rough night. Dan was sweet to take the night shift and let me sleep. I heard Anna stirring (and crying) during the night; sleep is certainly not her cup of tea. We are taking her to a new doctor on Tuesday, and he specializes in pediatric sleep issues. I pray he can help us understand why Anna is not sleeping through the night. fingers crossed.

On to more positive news...Anna has a tooth! (almost 2, to be exact)! When I look at her smile and see that white tooth greeting me, I am hit with the fact that my "baby" is growing by the second. It reminds me that I need to soak in every second, not take one moment for granted. Each early morning, each semi- toothless grin, each giggle and snuggle need to be cherished. A gift from God given to Dan and I each day, waiting to be unwrapped.

Anna is now eating solid foods...first of all, these foods are in no way "solid," but you know what I am talking about. Pureed. Blended. Mush. Her favorite food so far is green beans...NOT her mother's child! She also likes squash, carrots and sweet potatoes. She HATES peas! gags each time!

Anna is also sitting up on her own (with the occasional tumble forward or backwards). She loves to play in her exersaucer. She enjoys ripping catalogs and random papers into shreds, she loves to be read to, and she likes music. She is quite the serious baby; always investigating and studying things around her. Makes Mommy and Daddy work for each giggle, careful not to throw them away too easily. She is thoughtful. I think she is like her Daddy. She is gentle and shy. I know she will do great things.

It is almost Christmas time, and today Dan and I will be decorating while my parents babysit. I am excited to see Anna's reaction to the Christmas tree. I anticipate her wanting to take each ornament and throw it to the ground, but i also anticipate her looking at the lights in wonder. This Christmas, I can begin seeing life through the eyes of a child, my child, and I wasn't sure I would ever have that chance. This I am not taking lightly. Childlike faith has new meaning to me now.

So, as I think about the past few months...the good, the bad and the ugly....I am overwhelmed by feelings of Love, Grace and Blessing. What could be better than this?