Seven Months

Seven Months!! Here is our sweet girl sitting in her rocking chair for her picture...
No stats this month, she hasn't been weighed or measured by the pediatrician. I could attempt to do it, but I think it wouldn't come out right :) Here is what she's been up to lately...

* Eating...Last week we gave Lindsay some sweet potato flavored puffs. At first they were just entertainment; however, within days this girl is getting them in her mouth like a pro! We also gave her some avacado in small pieces; she enjoyed squishing it in her hand more than putting it in her mouth.

* Sippy cup...Lindsay's been using a sippy cup really well. She hasn't ever really taken to bottles, so we decided to skip it and go straight to sippy cup.

* Eyes are still blue; hair is growing! It sticks straight up in back, much like her Daddy's. And it is light brown and straight, no hint of a curl.

* She has yet to cut any teeth, but I can see teeth in her gums..lol. I am in no hurry for her to get teeth. It makes breastfeeding a lot easier without them.

* Crawling... not just yet. She pushes up with her arms, goes from the sitting position to being on her tummy, although can't do it in reverse, and can spin in a circle. She hasn't figured out how to get on her knees and lift the backend up. Maybe by 8 months? We'll see :)

* Sensitive..She has been a bit sensitive in the first few weeks as a seven month old. She cries when anyone talks to her (except for a few people) or she will just stare and stare. It is a little awkward and we are hoping she will grow out of it.

* Childcare! Lindsay went to childcare during my Bible study class on Tuesday! It was the first time I left her with anyone other than the Grandma's, so it was a big step for the both of us. She didn't do too well the first time, but the second time I took her she did much better. I am hoping this will help her be more social too :)

* DaDaDaDaDa.... Lindsay's favorite thing to say. We haven't figured out whether she can actually say "Dada" and mean Jarrett, but it is on the horizon. No MaMaMaMa yet... but hopefully soon lol....

* Sleeping through the night...not so much. She will wake up 1-2 times per night (lately more because I think she's teething). Maybe I can ask Santa for a good night's sleep for Christmas? Just kidding. I wake up anyways even if she's sleeping.

* Favorite time of day: Bathtime! However, she christened her new ducky bathtub on Sunday by pooping in it... I could hear Jarrett gagging in the bathroom. LOL.... It was hilarious (coming from the one who didn't have to clean it up or give her the 2nd bath).

The apple of Daddy's Eye.... and Mommy's too!

Happy Grandparents Day!

Although Grandparents Day was on Sunday, we wanted to do a posting for all of Lindsay's sweet Grandparents!! Thank you for being blessings in our lives...what a lucky girl to have so many special people who love her! We love you!

Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Carol at Mexicali...yum!

Grandpa Rich & Lindsay in Pismo

Grammy Kellie & LindsayAnd of course, my special Grammy Rosie, and Lindsay's Great Grammy.... We love you! xoxo

Bubbles

This week when I was at the grocery store I picked up some bubbles in the kid's aisle for Lindsay... "Wow, Dad!?! How'd you do that?!?"

Pop!

"Look out bubble, here I come!"

"My turn Dad! I want to blow bubbles too!"

Labor Day Festivities

Labor Day for the Fishers was in one word, Relaxing! After working 12+ hour days for the past three weeks, Jarrett needed some serious sleep and family time. To all those single Mamas, or Mamas whose husbands are frequently away, I admire you! It is exhausting work being the only parent in the household! I am hoping that things slow down so Lindsay(and I) can see more of her Daddy :) I took this pic earlier in the week when Jarrett was working at home one night. Lindsay was "helping" Daddy with his work...lol We hung out on Saturday and ran errands and went to Alumni Park to feed the ducks. Note: The black duck on the left was aggressive and tried to eat all the bread. There were also a ton of turtles in the pond! Lindsay was fascinated by the ducks, although they didn't look like her bathtub.

Daddy protected her from the big black duck...

Jarrett feeding the ducks and turtles. Yes, turtles eat stale bread too.

On Monday we went to the Rotary Club's Labor Day Chili Cook-Off. This year they had a ton of carnival rides and games. Lindsay was a little scared of the noisy games, but loved looking at the Ferris Wheel.

We had a great weekend, and the best part was spending it with the ones we love!

RUN baby RUN

I just did it. I signed up for my first 5K! I am so NOT a runner, but I would like to become one! I actually have 13 weeks to become one. I mapped it out a 5K... is 3.1 miles. Doesn't sound too hard compared to a half marathon which is a whopping 13.1 miles! So I am taking baby steps. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day. http://www.christmasrun.com/ The run benefits Harvest Home, a non profit that provides funds for homeless women and babies in the Los Angeles area.

Lindsay may or may not go with me. I am looking on Craigslist for baby jogging strollers. When we walk on the track she does pretty well; I guess we will see :) I begin training this week for my running adventure!

It's that time of year....

Last Monday was officially the last day of summer for Jarrett, although the weather has JUST begun to actually feel like summer! The students have returned (some, although classes don't officially start until Monday) and training has begun for the new academic year. There are new and old faces, and the air is thick with excitement and opportunity for students and staff alike. This year I was in the baking mood and got the wild idea to make blue and orange sugar cookies for Jarrett's new students... I searched everywhere for a wave-shaped cookie cutter, but could not find one. I just used my Star and Baby Foot (I ran out dough and needed a smaller cookie- better than candy canes...lol). I made a whopping 60 cookies AND iced them. Yum!

It is a funny thing living on a college campus; I love to watch the freshmen come in with their parents, visit the campus (I have to be careful when I drive so I don't hit any sightseers..lol) help their kids move in, and then with sad eyes wave goodbye until Christmas. For the students it is so exciting, and for the parents, well, sooo sad. A funny story... I got caught walking behind a sweet family, a Mom, Dad and two students who just got finished moving into their apartment in George Page. As we parted ways, the Mom took a glance back and did a double take, seeing 1. An 'older' student 2. A 'student' carrying a BABY! When she thought I was out of earshot, (I was not) she said to her daughter, "You better not have one of those (pointing to Lindsay) while you are here, or you'll be in trouble!" I just giggled... ah college life.Had a fabulous Tapas themed pot luck with sweet Pepperdine friends... love you guys!

Six Months

Wow!! Six Months!! I can hardly believe it! Oh how time flies when you are having fun with the ones you love. For this milestone we had Lindsay's pictures made at the Picture People. Here are some of our favorites....

I also took her 6 month pictures in our chair like we've been doing since she was born. It has been getting progressively harder since she is getting older and more wiggly! Here are a couple out-takes...lol.

Such a ham :)

*Here are her stats:

15 1/2 lbs......... 50% percentile

26 1/2 inches... 75% percentile

3 shots :(

*She is eating so well.... she will eat just about anything we put in front of her. Her favorites are Green Beans, Peaches and Peas. No teeth yet!

*As a result of her eating, she is getting the cutest little baby rolls! I love her chunky thighs and cheeks! Jarrett says when Aunt Lennie sees her, she will pinch those cheeks like when J was little.

* Her hair has been growing! It is dark blonde, or really light brown. I think in a couple months we can put a clip in it!

*Lindsay can sit up all by herself!

*She can roll to get things in her sight.

*She has realized that when things drop or I put them under a blanket that they are still there. This is a good thing, but also hard when we try to hide the TV remote behind a pillow... she will go after it! We play "Where's Mommy?" and I put a blanket over myself and she like to pull it off. LOL

*Her favorite toys are her exersaucer and her piano.

*She has been talking up a storm... she definitely knows how to communicate her preferences. She also does this self-soothing thing by sucking her tongue (she refuses to take a pacifier- which I am just fine with:) it is really cute. I know when she does it, she is either hungry or tired or both :)

*Big Blue... my brother is very proud to claim that Lindsay has his eyes...lol

She looks like she would say, "Are you talking to me?" in the pic below...

This morning I was thinking about what kind things I wish for Lindsay's life. Maybe it is because she is half of a year old (shocking) and is napping so peacefully and I have a moment. I hope Lindsay will be able to laugh at herself. I hope that she will not be afraid to take chances or to fail; and when she does fall short, she can use it as an opportunity to grow. I hope she can see beyond her own circumstances and to be sympathetic to others. I hope she forgive others, as she hopes to be forgiven. I hope she can grow up slowly, relishing all of life's journey. I hope she finds sweet friends and true love. My greatest wish is that she will have a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. That she will know His precious love, and feel His grace and mercy every day of her sweet life. I get so worried about doing everything 'right' as a Mom. Am I feeding her enough/too much? Is she having enough activity time? There are so many What if's.... I think that the most important things I can do for her are not through my overt actions, but in the way I live my life. I pray that I can be the kind of Mama Lindsay needs. I pray that Jesus uses my life to show my children His love. Wow. My 'wishes' somehow became a prayer. :)