7 Months - Sitting and Crawling and Waving, Oh My!

Well look who is late again. I've intended to post for the past couple of weeks because Jordan is 7 and a half months now! I guess I've been a little busy with this girl who is learning all kinds of new things.

First of all, she has learned to sit! This is quite the accomplishment because it allows her to enjoy her floor time so much more. She's still a little top heavy and losses her balance when she turns to follow us (or Daisy) across the room. I think she is really enjoying feeling like a big girl though. Sitting up means that now she gets to sit in high chairs and shopping carts. Fun!

She is also working very hard to figure out this whole crawling business. She can now get up on all fours and rock but she rarely goes anywhere. She pushes with her toes, almost into a bear crawl, but gets stuck at that point. All that is left is for her to learn to coordinate her arms and legs. That doesn't mean she cannot already work her way around the floor though. Rolling can take you all kinds of places you want to (and shouldn't) be. The days of me being able to keep her contained are coming to an end and I see even busier days in my near future. All of this coming just in time for the holidays when decorations and presents will be out. I'm not sure we will have any presents under the tree this year. We will have to seek higher ground for them unless we want to be doing a lot of rewrapping.

Jordan also has a new fascination as of recently. She will be reaching for a toy and all of sudden she is distracted by her fingers. She will just watch her hand as she bends her fingers over and over. Who wouldn't be excited about little fingers that can pull Mommy's hair, yank on Daddy's lip or grab Daisy's ears?

And while we are talking about hands... My little girl is learning to wave and it's the cutest thing. With all of her finger watching lately, she has gotten the opening and closing of the fist down. Last night we were at Amber's (one of my best friends) wedding and I saw her waving her hand and then I realized it was in response to someone waving at her. Today Granny and Grandpa did lots of waving to her and she was watching very closely. Sometimes she was so interested that she forgot to wave back. I think she will be waving at everyone before we know it.

I have so many pictures that I want to share. That is what happens when I wait too long to post. Prepare yourself for cuteness overload.

Nothing is safe if it's in Jordan's reach.


Our little snow leopard on Halloween.


Some Jordan and Daisy bonding time.


Eating is messy business! (Maybe that's why I'm in no hurry to change her liquid diet.)


Outside on a Fall day.


It's all about having something new to explore.


Just went for a walk on a chilly evening!


Yes, she is asleep with her feet crossed and propped up on her breathable bumpers. I still need to get a picture of her sleeping on her tummy because I love how she sticks her bottom in the air. I think it's truly adorable.


I think I can read her mind in this one. She is saying, "Mommy, you are going to be in big trouble when I figure out how to crawl."!


Here she is thinking "It's my turn to play with the camera!".


All dressed up for Amber's wedding.


Our little family wearing our Sunday best.


It was a late night for Jordan. We are on our way home and she is pooped!