For Rory: Rory Keiko Seven Month Update

Rory,

Today when your dad left the house he said, "Enjoy her. She's growing fast." Unfortunately, he's right. This month was full of exciting milestones, and sometimes I wish time would slowdown so I could have more time to enjoy every little thing you do.

At the beginning of this month, your grandma and grandpa from Brazil came to visit you along with your Auntie Kayra. They couldn't get enough of you. Your grandma Keiko (who you're named after) would have held you for 10 days straight if she could have. On their first day here (May 10th), we got almost one foot of snow! It was exciting for your grandparents because they've only seen snow a few times in their whole lives.

You also sprouted your first two teeth this month. In the days leading up to their arrival, you drooled a lot and fussed a little, but they didn't seem to bother you too much. You constantly ran your tongue over them for the first few days, but eventually you got used to them. Now you are learning to use them to bite your food, which means I am able to give you bigger and bigger chunks.

You had your first swim lesson this month, and you loved it. You can't blow bubbles or go completely under yet, but you enjoy floating on your back and "jumping in" with daddy's help.

You are able to stand on your own for a few seconds and you are this close to crawling. You can turn and scoot backwards, but you haven't quite figured out how to go forward. I am trying to put you on your tummy more so that you have lots of opportunities for practice.

Sometimes we go to story time at the library and you really enjoy looking at the other babies and hearing the fun songs. We go to the park almost everyday, and you still love to swing.

Last night we went to the Rockies game. Unfortunately, it was rained out during the 6th inning, but we were nice and warm in one of the suites. You couldn't take your eyes off the game, and you became a little startled every time the crowd cheered after a good play. The Rockies ended up losing, but we had a good time, anyway.

One of the most exciting/stressful things to happen this month was that we weaned you out of your Baby Merlin Magic Sleepsuit. The first few nights were difficult because you weren't used to having your legs and hands completely free, but it didn't take you too long to get used to it. Now when we put you down, you immediately roll onto your stomach. This makes mommy and daddy nervous, but Dr. Hall said it was okay, and you have been sleeping soundly.

You have changed and grown so much this month. I can't believe we will have a walking, talking baby soon. Rory, you are such a blessing. Thank you for being you.