7 months now...WOW!

Josie is now 7 months old and doing great. At her 6 month checkup, she was 17 1/2 pounds (75%), 26 inches (65%) and her head is in the 60%. The doctor is still really proud of her ability to be so strong. She really thinks that no later than 9 months she will be crawling. Currently, she is lifting herself up, and scooting backwards. A mobile monster we have created!

She eats 3 meals through the day, one veggie and one fruit (stage 2), with rice. She is down to four bottles a day, making dishes a bit easier. I really don't like the bottle cleaning wand. What a pain! She is still sleeping through the night, about 10 hours, thankfully, 8 pm. to 6-ish. She does not get fed before 6 am.

Josie has gone through her first fever and sickness. She in the end had the highest temp of 102.5, and did mom freak out. I started driving again that day, just in case I had to meet Dave at the doctor's office. Of course, she is tougher than I, and pulled out the next day, better than ever.

The newest development is that she is cutting both her bottom teeth, and both on the same day!!! A 7-month present, we will call them. They don't seem to bother her though. No extra fussiness, crying, nothing...man I love this kiddo.

Soon she will be staying her first night away from mom and dad...we will let you know how that goes. Cross your fingers.



Her she is enjoying the tub. She loves a fun, splash-full bath!


Josie can now clap her hands. She does it all the time, making everyone yell "YEAH" around her to encourage her on. But take notice, she wore her Cardinal gear on the day pitchers and catchers checked into Spring Training!! From that day, a 54 day countdown began. We have already bought a 7 game ticket pack. Ready to go!!



Josie posing for mommy's opportunity to get a good Valentine's Day picture. The book is what her babysitter gave her.



This last picture is true...Daddy loves me! But of course!