Ell's half birthday

E is half a year old now.  November 16th marked her six-month-day.  Here are some facts about E.

She can army crawl around on the floor.  She's better on the wood floor compared to the carpet but can movie around either way.  She loves her toys and her favorite is a squeaky girrafe. A sweet gift from Aunt Mo, the giraffe is E's favorite chew toy for the time being.  E doesn't have any teeth but has to be close to getting some.  She rolls over both ways and can sit up for a while when we start her up.  If she falls over, she just moves around on her belly to get to her toys or anything to chew on. 

We started food 2 weeks ago and began with some oatmeal followed by peas.  We are currently adding in sweet potato for breakfast and then green beans will be the next veggie. 

At her doctor visit, E measured very small.  We knew it.  She is small, but is healthy for all the milestones.  Dr. S commented on how physically advanced she is as far as the crawling, sitting, and her personality.  She's just small and less than the 5th percentile.  He said he's not worried especially now that we are starting solids.  He said since she is so active, that is going to keep her smaller since she's burning so many calories.  We are not worried and are happy with our little petite girl! 

E was 13.5 lbs, 23 inches tall, and had a normal head circumference (I don't have that measurement).  She had the flu shot booster so she has to go back in a month to get the next part.  Dr. S wants to see a 1.5 - 2 lbs gain in the month. 

E is a happy baby girl and loves her siblings.  They are all so good with her and love to sing to her.  Her favorite song is 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed.  If she's upset or crying for some reason, all they do is start singing that song and she stops crying.  When she's in the bouncer, she gets all excited and starts bouncing while they sing.
Sharing a room with R is going great and R looks forward to having bunk beds with E in 2 years.  Wow, I can hardly imagine. 

One thing B and I haven't done yet is pick godparents for E.  We go back and forth between some great couples we know and just haven't decided.  We need to for sure, but have a hard time.  Knowing that this is our last kid, makes the decision difficult.  I'd like to say that she will have godparents by Christmas, but I'm not sure that will happen.  Let's say by her first birthday.  6 more months:)