The Good, The Bad, and The Teething

For most people having a baby means a lot of tears (for both you and baby) and sleepless nights. However,   my little Birdie has been such a perfect baby. Since she was born Delaney has slept almost all night long since two weeks old, hardly cried, and so snuggly sweet.  Which has been great for me since I had NO previous baby experience.

My favorite passtime

This past week however, someone replaced my perfect baby with a nightmare. Sunday she did nothing but cry, fuss, and squirm. You feel bad because theres really nothing you can do. I tried everything anyone has  EVER suggested with no luck.  She woke me up about every two hours that night and I thought to myself "this is what people with real babies must feel like." Daniel also left for New York the next day so I was all on my own to tame the beast from Monday to Thursday.

The good:

• Delaney says "Mama". At first it was more babbling, but now she reaches her arms up and says mama. I know its not a legit word like "kitty" or "nice" which was my first word but it is amazing.
• Rides in her stroller without the carseat. Now that she can sit on her own she gets very bored being confined to the stroller in the carseat. 

Big girl seat

• Sits in a shopping cart without carseat.  This is huge for me. Delaney+carseat= about 30lbs to lug around and after awhile it is exhausting. Her first trip went over well for the first half an hour but I think she got tired and couldnt sleep like she can in the carseat. Better for shorter trips than grocery shopping.

• We borrowed my niece Lily's  jumper and Delaney is crazy for it.  It was Lily's favorite toy and provides entertainment for a good chunk of time.

The Bad:

• Delaney gives some pretty dirty looks.  Especially if you are a stranger or giving her green beans.
• She is being super clingy and cries if you leave the room.
• Not a fan of her crib. I am an idiot and let her sleep in her bassinet until about a week ago and now I have a feeling it will be a hard transition.

Its a good thing she is so cute.

The new stuff

Ive been doing a really poor job at keeping up with my blog. I really had this grand idea that I would keep up pretty much everyday and have every moment of Delaney's life documented for her to see later in life much like Dear Sophie Lee. But Im thinking thats not going to happen.  My blogging might be lacking but pictures Im doing exceedingly well.  Pictures are easy to take when everything your daughter does is adorable.

Now that Delaney can sit on her own, she is starting the early signs of crawling. It is a bittersweet moment. Im glad that she is growing and thriving but I want her to stay my little girl. I feel like she was just this tiny baby a moment  ago.

I know it is a natural progression I am just not ready for it. Once she becomes mobile, its over. All of my "pretties" are going to have to put up.  She is just so easy right now. All I have to do to keep her entertained is plop her down and give her some toys.  Soon that will not be enough.
Some other new things:

• Giggling and this makes my heart swoon. She thinks Im hilarious. Recently, Beauty and the Beast came on the Disney Channel and I know every word of it. As I am singing and mocking all of the characters, Delaney is squealing in delight. I guess this annoying "gift" finally has a purpose.
• Growling. Sounds weird but she does it. 
• Being a Mama's girl. I walk out of the room and she gets upset. I know this is normal at six months and I want it to stop but I secretly kinda like it.
• "Hugging". I know its not a true hug but it is darn close and I love it.
• Picking up her pacifier and putting it in her mouth.
• Recognizing people

Its the small things that she does, that amaze me everyday.