Sadly this month marked an end to Addie taking wonderful naps with Mommy. Instead of snuggling down and instantly relaxing, she decided that Mommy is just too much fun. Though I miss my naps with her, I'm happy to see that she sleeps so well on her own. It makes her a happy baby, too, though we never really had to worry about that did we? She now takes 1-2.5 hour naps and typically goes down for bed around 6:45 and wakes around 6:00 (give or take - we prefer the give) without ever waking to be fed.
Addie turned 9 months last Friday and it was like a light switch clicked. She decided that she really can crawl and that swimming across the room is for sissies.
She has also decided that she makes a pretty good conversationalist, even if it's just a conversation with herself. Considering she was a baby who only talked when she was giving us her 10 minute warning for a meltdown (a very generous warning) this has made for a couple very stressful days. We need to accept the fact that our little one is able to talk even if she's happy. And that's ok. We old folks just need more time to adjust than a day or two.
And much to our surprise, she chose the same day to figure out that she can pull herself up - her new favorite position. She LOVES to stand and we even had to put the crib to its lowest setting because she started climbing out of her bed ALREADY!!!
This may not make sense to most, but both Michael and I agree that it felt like she went from being 6 months old to being 9 months in two short days. Bam! Pay attention Niffer!
1 comment:
It must have been the naps that were holding her back. :)
Enjoy the "switch moments", there will be many, but once the switch is on, those moments can never be captured again.
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