Week 26

Size: She's slowly starting to grow out of 3-6 month clothing. We got out her 6-9 month clothing this week and started wearing a few things! 

New things: Above her changing table, I have a board that I decorated with cards from friends and family concerning Ruth. Ruth, for a long time, enjoyed looking at the different items, but now she grabs, pulls, off, eats, etc. them. I forgot to mention that over the last couple of weeks I have been slowing moving the items up to the top of the bulletin board, and, finally, this week they came down. I was wondering when they day would come. It was a fun/special board while it lasted!! 

Trying to twist and reach over her head on her changing pad to get to her Easter basket (which holds wipes, comb, etc.).

She actually was able to turn over completely for the first time this week. She turned over before just not on her changing table. 

I discovered her thighs are ticklish, too! So cute!

We learned about the letter P this week. Some of the things we associated with learning about P: We checked out Ping Pong on YouTube, drew "p" items with her new chalk, played with Pete the Monkey and Play-Doh, did puzzles, and went to the park. 

We started practicing being up on all fours. She can't put herself into that stance, but she can hold herself up on all fours if I put her in that position. She doesn't move a muscle hardly! It's like it's a whole new world to her, and she's not quite sure if she likes it or not. She's not sure what to do. 

I also noticed this week that she can take steps. I think Tom had said he noticed this before, but with me holding her hands, she was able to walk a bit (not quickly or like a walking baby would but still taking steps). 

Ruthie laughed at little toddlers this week. On a couple of our play dates, she was around children just a year or so older than her, and she found them and playing with them funny! It was precious! 

Fun things: Ruthie continues to get excited when Tom is home. This week, she got so excited that she was almost slap happy. Tom would have her, and I would just look at her and say something such as "Who has you?", and she would start cracking up! We did it over and over again. She was having a swell old time! (Note: She does not laugh at me like that when Daddy is not home. Daddy must just brighten her entire mood!!)

One of my friends from work that I haven't seen in a while came over one night this week just to catch up! It was so good to see her. We enjoyed some frozen yogurt, playing with Ruth, and just chatting!

We had a few friends over for play dates this week! We also got to go to the park with some friends for a walk. It was a beautiful day to do so!

We went to some friends, too, for a play date who we hadn't seen since being back. It was a nice visit! 

We had some our friends over this weekend for dinner. Lovely company! Ruth enjoyed the company as she always does! 

Ruth and I had one of my friends from work and her family over on Saturday night. They brought Thai, and I made brownies, and we played on the floor with our little ones and caught up. It was a nice time. Our first time meeting her husband and little son. 

Ruth got to go to her first baby shower this weekend. She enjoyed all the ladies and kids that were there and did wonderful even though it was past nap time:). 

Ruthie loves: Bubbles! We've been playing with the bubbles she got for Easter! She enjoys watching them blow away!

Boxes: I was at Aldi and needed to box the groceries, and Ruth was tired of being in the carrier, so I put her in one of the boxes, and she just sat in there with her headband and my necklace and entertained herself. She had a great time! (the behind us in line were trying to figure out where she went; I turned the box toward them, and they got a good chuckle out of the situation)

Being carried in the Ergo carrier. I'll put her in it at night if she's getting tired, and we'll walk around and sing or go outside or dance. It's calming and relaxing for her. 

Sleep: Basically the same. She's still putting herself to sleep at night and for naps. Working on nap schedule and the best bedtime/wake-up time. She's falling asleep in the car and still taking a good nap when we leave her in her car seat in the room (she wakes up easier {and doesn't necessarily want to go back to sleep} if we transfer her from the car seat to her bed). 

Mom and Dad: Still a busy rotation for Tom. I've been doing lots of planning for the move, planning for events/dates to take place before the move, etc. Still working on finding an apartment and vehicle (options though!). Tom had a little time off this weekend to run me around town for a few errands.

Thank you, Lord, for: Our dear friends who have been helping to watch Ruth and transport us. It has been such a huge help and blessing during this "unique" time. THANK YOU!!!!