Ellie and Mommy Meltdowns

For the first time, you had an epic meltdown when I left you at daycare...bottom lip quivers, tear puddles, and sobs.  All I could do was say I love you and walk out the door.  I in turn had a meltdown in the car. Not a fun way to start the day :(

In happy news, your auntie maggie and you had some special moments this weekend at Baby Mali's Sprinkle :)

8 Months!

You are just learning to crawl, you are on all fours rocking and scooting on your bum.  But you haven't quite figured out how to move your arms and legs together to go forward :)  Still no teeth, but I feel like we are getting close.  At daycare, you have learned to clap and wave.  You are such a happy little lady and you sure do love your momma :)

Miss Kristen

Your first best friend :)

Dadda

You have really started babbling recently and your favorite choice of babble is "dadda, dadda, dadda." All that coaching on Dad's behalf really paid off.  You still only say "ma, ma, ma" when you are hungry or upset :(  You won't do that one on command...YET! We are practicing!

Trying new things...Broccoli

I made you a cauliflower and broccoli puree, you were unimpressed.  Momma is determined for you not be a picky eater, so we will try again tomorrow with broccoli :)

Your first big kid swing!

You absolutely loved it, cackled the entire time :)

A couple firsts...

Your first ride in a shopping cart, such a big girl!  And your first pair of sunglasses :)

Your first taste of ice cream :)

Lip smacking good!

First Day of Daycare

Today was your first day of daycare.  You will be going three days a week this fall because Miss. Kristen is starting nursing school.  We are lucky to have Miss. Kristen still two days a week, so the other three you will go spend the day with Ms. Danielle.  Mommy was super nervous and anxious about dropping you off and your first day, but when I left you this morning your were smiling and giggling.  I know you will have a great day, you are such a good baby, but its just hard to leave you. Daddy went with me to drop you off, to help me be strong :) 

Now I am at home and its so quiet without my little buggy playing and giggling, but this is a good thing, you are growing up so fast!