Sign Language

Here is Eloise signing "milk."

Eloise at Six Months

I haven't posted much about Weezy lately, and I skipped her six month photo shoot entirely. She has spent a good part of this month sick with RSV (a respiratory virus). She's finally back to her perky little self, so I'll have to get some belated pictures. Here's what's new with Sweet Eloise:

• She "talks" all the time, and is trying to form words. I've heard Mama a couple times, but I'm not sure it's intentional.
• She has a delighted squeal (most often brought on by the presence of Marlee June) that will make anyone giggle.
• Speaking of giggles, her husky little chortle is adorable.
• She plays the silly game with Daddy...they take turns growling at each other and laughing.
• I think she's going to be an early crawler. She's been up on hands and knees for nearly a month and is quite adept at getting from A to B.
• She has started solid foods and mostly eats finger foods. I've decided to skip purees, and I only spoon feed her oatmeal. She does really well with things like diced veggies and pasta.

Pictures soon, I promise!

Jack Raymond

We have a new nephew! Jack- all 10lbs 14oz of him!- was born just after 1pm Monday. Isn't he just the cutest little chubby dumpling? I just want to nibble him.

Something is Up with Marlee

Sigh. My Marlee June has not been herself these past few days. She was sick last week, and I'm trying to convince myself that's the reason for the change, but I'm honestly not so sure it is. She's more mopey, more fussy, more difficult. And she has stopped using the potty. She's been 100% potty trained since February, but suddenly, she's not. I know it's not a UTI because she's on antibiotics for an ear infection. Although I guess technically it could just be a different bacteria that's resistant to that drug...maybe I'll investigate. Or maybe she's getting her molars. Or maybe she's finally feeling some jealousy toward Eloise.

Or maybe she's two.

Little Comedian

Marlee is quite the silly one and seems to have a comedic comeback for everything these days.

Marlee, where's your other shoe?

I ate it.


We're going to have lunch with Papa at Chili's.

You're a chili.


What are you going to do?

I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me. Papa, Paparazzi!


What did you and Daddy do last night while Mommy was at her meeting?

I call him "Father" now, Mom. Oooh, Faaaaaaaaather!

6 Month(ish) Stats

I had to take Eloise to the pedi Wednesday to get a cream for her eczema, so I decided to just make it her six month check while we were there.

Weight 15 pounds, 10.5 ounces (49th percentile)
Height 26 inches (65th percentile)
Head 42.4cm (53rd percentile)

All in all, pretty average! We feel like Eloise is a little chunker, but I guess that's only because we have her peanut-y sister to compare her to!

Voila!

The setup:

I am sitting on the sofa catching up on emails. Eloise is on my back in the Ergo. Marlee is behind me playing with her. They are both giggling.

5 minutes or so of this.

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Marlee: pretty whiskers! now you are a kitty!

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A Love Song

Marlee just made this up and sang it to Eloise all on her own.

(to the tune of frere jaques)

I Love Weezy, I Love Weezy.
She's so cute, She's so cute.
How I love my Baby! How I love my Baby!
Yes I do. Yes I do.

Weezy was all grins as she listened to her serenade!

Those two together melt my heart.