6 Months Old

Dear Brooke,

I can't believe that you are half a year old today! You have come so far from the beautiful five pound thirteen ounce newborn. Yesterday we took you to your six month appointment in East Wentachee. You weighed 15 lbs (25%), measured 24 1/4 inches (5%) long and your "brain growth" was significant with a measurement of 17 inches (75%). You babbled to Dr. Eisert saying "dadada" and smiled at the nurses watching them come in and out of the room. Dr. Eisert held you on the table and tested your balance. You stood there for a second as steady as can be! He told us to watch out because we may have an early walker on our hands. When he felt your tummy it must have tickled because you started giggling. He was very impressed with your growth and thinks you are a beautiful little girl. We talked about how to transition to better sleeping habits because you are still waking up three times a night.

Auntie Caitlin and I go on walks around Cashmere almost every day. I put you in the Ergo carrier and you watch the world go by and laugh at the most random things. When you see the dogs walking next to you, you make a really funny "inhale" laugh that makes us laugh too! Eventually you fall asleep with your arms around me and your head resting against my back. It's such a wonderful feeling to have you snuggling right up against me!

One of your favorite things are the dogs Cassy and Maisy. You laugh and get so excited when they enter the room. Yesterday you and Cassy had a great moment when she came and laid down by you. She let you "pet" her nose and eyes and even let you grab her tail when you stretched forward and practically crawled to get it. You also love it when your dad rubs his face in your tummy, it sure tickles! At night you get tired and picky about who holds you. No one seems to be able to comfort you like your mommy. Sometimes I have to brush my teeth while holding you. You grab the other end of the toothbrush and won't let go! Last night we spotted what we think is a tooth breaking through the skin. Soon you'll be using your toothbrush too!

Thanks for being such a wonderful little girl! We love every minute with you.

Love,

Mommy (and Daddy)