Scoot...Scoot....Scoot....

Wren is 7 and a half months old today!  This weekend she has started scooting to get to what she wants!  She is slow about it, so I am not sure that she quite realizes that what she is doing is getting her there.  I know it will only be days before she is on the move!  Bryan and I are in awe of Wren with each day!  She is in the stage where babies grow REALLY fast and learn something new everyday!  She is starting to become quite the jabber box, and we swear she was doing pretend play already!  Today, she took a little cow and was flying him in the air while jabbering about it, then was reaching over to show us her cow!  It was ADORABLE!  Bryan is also happy that she is finally showing him more love, and doesn't pull away from his kisses anymore! :D

SHE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!  SOOOOOOOOOO IN LOVE!!!!

Feel better, Squirt!

I took Wren to the doctor yesterday.  I had a feeling that she must have an ear infection.  She didn't want to eat any baby food, she was fussy (wouldn't let me put her down), and has a runny nose.  And the biggest sign... she was pulling on her right ear.

Wren was right to be pulling on her right ear because it does indeed have an infection.  Let's hope the medicine will make her feel better, quickly!

She was weighed when we got there, and after one month, this little squirt only gained 3 oz.  She went from 14 lbs 1 oz at her 6 month check-up, and is now 14 lbs 4 oz at 7 months old! :)

Today, we took Wren to see a doctor in Peoria for her left foot that turns in, just like mine did.   He is having her fitted for corrective shoes that she will wear at home. (I had the same thing!)  I know her foot will soon be fine, so I just think it's kind of neat how alike we are.  :)


SN:  Wren's sleeping habits have hit an all time low..... :(  I'm trying everything... nothing keeps this girl asleep for long!

"Dada"

So... it happened.... yet again.  DADA is our baby's first word!  Bryan and I were in the kitchen, while Wren was still in her highchair after eating some squash for dinner.  She was just playing with her toes when we both heard her repeatedly say, Dadada.  We then got the video camera out, and I said, "dada?"  And she responded with, "dadada."  It was so cute to see her smile, knowing she was making sense to us.  Communicating!!

I am so happy to have both of my babies vocal!!  It's so much FUN!!! :)

Wren's 6 month photo shoot!

Not so sure about pictures with brother

Now I know why.... Jude was being rotten! ;)

Love this face!

She is so beautiful!!

Now I am supposed to choose which ones to order... but... I DON'T KNOW HOW!!! They are all so good!! :/

Happy 1/2 Birthday, Wren!

Wren is 6 months old today!  Time is flying by!!!  She is such a happy girl.... as long as Mommy isn't too far! ;)  She is learning how to get her way already... with squeals and shrieks!  Daddy already gets irritated by it when he is working.  I try to warn him that this is only the beginning of lots and LOTS of loud noises... soon it will be yelling and fighting coming from both kids... Ahh!  What will life be like then?!?!

For now... I just hope to always be able to remember these sweet, chubby, faces, expressing so much love for Mommy and Daddy!  :)

Wren had her 6 month check-up yesterday.  She is 25 3/4 inches long (50th percentile), 14lbs 1oz (25th percentile) and her head circumference is 16 1/2 inches (40th percentile).  I was actually surprised... she isn't as small for her age as I was thinking!  However, when I was 6 months I was 17lbs and 26 1/2 inches!

She may not be as big of a baby as I was, but boy does she have A LOT of my traits! Head shape, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, birth mark, left foot turns in, and I'm thinking some of my personality as well.  She loves to be where the action is... which also means she doesn't like to be alone.... that is Mommy, alright!! :)

Current Traits
*Grabs anything within reach
*Squeally
*Jabber Box
*Happy when Mommy isn't too far
*Beautiful and she knows it
*Veggies- Yes; Fruit- NO!
* Pretty good sleeper

Wren's 5 months!

Wren is 5 months old now!  I can't believe how quickly the time is passing.  Yesterday, she woke up looking as if she had grown a few inches!  It was clear to me when I went to put her into her car seat and realized the straps were now BEHIND her shoulders!  I had to take the straps all the way out and insert them into the higher hole that we now IN LINE with her shoulders!  It is truly amazing how fast this little girl is growing!

Last night, Wren slept HORRIBLY!  Not sure if it was because of the storm, but she managed to show me every hour of the night!  Yippie! :/  One of the problems she is having is that she wants to roll onto her tummy as soon as she is put on her back.  I have a hard time with the thought of her sleeping on her tummy, but she is leaving me with no choice.... unless I want to hold her in my arms all night.  I read that it is okay as long as they are able to roll and keep their necks held up away from the mattress.  So, tonight, I let her roll over, and she is still sound asleep.  I'm keeping my eye on the video monitor... watching her back go up and down! :)

Wren is a cool girl!  She is always so happy; smiling whenever she locks eyes with you!  She LOVES to watch her brother play.  I recently found some activities that they can do together!  Jude loves bubbles!  I found a container of bubbles that you squeeze and the wand comes up, ready for you to blow... so it's a one handed operation, which allows me to hold Wren at the same time!  I blow bubbles and Jude gets so excited saying, "bu bu!" which makes Wren giggle and smile!  Jude then gets a little proud grin on his face, knowing he is making Wren happy! :D

Also, tonight, I found that Jude gets a kick out of me hiding behind the curtain with Wren, then saying "Where's Wren?!" and popping her head out for him to see!  Haha!  She was really loving it, too!!  I have so much fun watching my babies learn and play together! :D

Here are some recent pictures of our happy girl!

Standing proud!

Wren is such a wonderful baby!  From the start, I thought she was going to be trouble... from the constant kicks in the womb, the wide awake eyes in the hospital, and the immediate attachment to Mommy, but I must say.... she has turned out to be quite a content baby girl!  (At least, for the time being.)  Noah's mom, Cindy, whom I babysit for, made a comment yesterday about how chill Wren always is.  And then I thought... you know, you are right!!  I'm hoping I got lucky once again, with a mellow and sweet little baby!  And little is an understatement when it comes to Wren... she is TINY!!  Even though she looks like me.... I was 3 pounds heavier when I was her age!  I sometimes wonder if she will be short like me... or tall like her Daddy. 

She isn't yet moving on her own (besides rolling over), but she loves to be on her feet as I've mentioned before.  Now, she can stand holding on to the back of the couch all on her own!!

Gotta love the bald spot from her rubbing her head back and forth in her sleep! :/