She Giggles!

Headed to Fun City!


Headed to Walcott Days!

She can giggle! It was music to my ears. I think she did it at least 8 times today. Sometimes it's for nothing really that funny, but hey, I don't care! She now recognizes her bottle very well and when I touched her chin with it and took it away (somewhat teasing her) she thought that was funny. Okay, for only a little while, but Douglas witnessed it and he loved it! She even giggled a few times while in the tub with Douglas. Alayna is smiling so much more and it's so reassuring. All we want as parents is for our kids to be happy. Many of the parents that I've met through the Yahoo website group for 1p36 kids say that when these kids start to laugh, it is contagious! I'm looking forward to the day Alayna has all of us rolling in laughter too!

This just shows that Alayna is meeting those milestones. We have to continue to be patient, but she will do things, just later than sooner. I guess I get to enjoy my baby longer. Her hands continue to go to her mouth. She does favor her left hand more though, but I think that's because I tend to hold her on my right shoulder and that's the hand that is free. I'm awaiting a tooth. I know it'll be coming soon. I keep peeking in her mouth, but I don't see anything yet.

Today we took the kids to Fun City in Burlington, IA. Dana works for Monsanto and they sponsored a "family day" there instead of a picnic at Monsanto like they usually do. The kids had so much fun on the water slides and playing cosmic bowling. Next year Alayna will be able to enjoy the water too! Today she had to resort to laying and kicking in her stroller. Again, another observation made by 1p36 parents is that these kids love the water. She is definitely getting more relaxed and comfortable taking baths! Maybe next year we'll take her to the beach in Florida!

I have to say that I love dressing little girls! Don't get me wrong, boys are fun too, but I love pink stuff, bows, and cute little socks. I'm going to make a prediction here too. I think Alayna is going to have gorgeous, wavy curls. Her hair continues to grow and it's not as curly as it was. I love it!

Tomorrow we go to PT and Friday we visit the pediatrician for 6 month shots. I'll probably do another post then. It's hard to believe that she will be 6 months old. Time does fly fast. We are trying to enjoy these little moments!