Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Letter to My Hallie: 6 Months

Sweet, sweet Hallie,

It is IMPOSSIBLE that you are already 6 months old. With each of my babies, time has flown by ever faster, and I can't seem to catch it. 

What all have you been up to this month? A LOT! For a fourth, and a pandemic-era baby, you're leading a pretty full life.

You took your second road trip- this time to Boone! We went to Boone over Valentine's weekend to visit Bo in her new apartment. Nana and Poppy were there, too, so we did it up right, celebrating Valentine's Day and Claire's birthday. You were a DREAM in the car and slept like a CHAMP in the pack-n-play while there. I was so very proud of you!

We have been loving listening to you babble, laugh, and giggle. You are such a happy girl, constantly waiting to be delighted. Even when you're tired, you try your very hardest to keep smiling at us. 

Brynna has taken on the role of Chief Hallie Minder, and you both love it. She ALWAYS wants to be near you and takes such good care of you. You light up when you see her, and you happily let her kiss and hug and poke all over you (I do my level best to keep her from poking your eyes). 

You love to be tickled, which is excellent, because Daddy is a world-class baby tickler. 

We tried you out on solid food this month. At best, you are marginally interested so far. That's ok. You have time! Your first bite was applesauce on February 20. You've also tried avocado and banana. There was no strategy behind those choices; it's just what we were eating and thought you might like.

You've also moved into cloth diapers this month. I've had to shore up my diaper laundering, as you and Brynnie are using them now. I think that the move into cloth diapers is true initiation into the clan. 

You absolutely delight our very souls. We could not possibly have imagined the joy that you would bring to us, Hallie!

Love you,
Mommy


We also pulled out the jump-up for you!

Trumpkin was delighted!

Lily made sure you were properly looked after.





You've really grown to love the jump-up!









I love this one- you're making a face that looks *just* like a baby picture of mine!













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Costume change!

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