This week Finley has wanted to be held more than usual. She doesn't want us to just hold her, but to carry her around wherever we go. She is getting frustrated because she's ready to start moving, yet she won't stay on the floor long enough to learn how to crawl. It appears that it might not be too much longer because she is pushing up to her knees but then just splats face down. I'm trying not to make too big of deal when she hits her face on the ground or whops herself in the face with something, but I usually gasp and follow it up with a "you're okay" and that seems to keep her from crying most of the time.
She is continuing to try new foods, which is resulting in a whole new experience in diaper changing. She is doing really good at feeding herself milk form a sippy cup and this allows us to get a few things done during that time as well. She has kind of gotten spoiled about going back to sleep in the bed with daddy in the mornings, but I must admit it is so cute to see her in the big bed all warm and snuggly next to her daddy.
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| She's quickly outgrowing her 6-9month old outfits and even had a blowout in one of her pajamas. |





