Soccer Dad

Five months

At 1:15 this morning she turned 22 weeks.

Hard to believe that it's been so short.

The most noticeable difference this month is that her hair has started coming in a bit more. And it's looking like she'll be a dirty blonde.

Grabbing has become a major activity. She has a grip and won't let go. Often it's a hand or finger that she brings to her mouth to gnaw on. It makes us wonder if she's teething about 6 months earlier than any of her siblings.

She enjoys her Exersaucer and deliberately seeks out some of the activities. And she can turn around in it. She also likes her gym. One of the decorations hanging down is a rooster that she seems to prefer. Last night I was trying to give her to her Imma for a bottle and she wouldn't let go of the rooster taking the whole gym with her.

She has started expressing herself. If someone is holding her (or near her) and isn't paying attention, she will poke the person or jabber until the person pays attention. She will not be ignored.

She does make some very cute sounds with her babbling. And she seems to enjoy it when I make nonsense sounds in response. However after a time her babbling can get loud and shrill. (No it's not Memorex.)

And the past few days I've noticed something else. If I walk into the room she's started twisting toward me and reaching out a hand.

She still doesn't roll over and doesn't particularly enjoy tummy time. But she is sleeping pretty well. She also has an excellent temperment and isn't very fussy.

All in all a bundle of joy!

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