Six Months of Heaven

It's been six months. SIX MONTHS! Our baby girl is 1/2 a year old and we couldn't be more proud. While the ENTIRE six months has been bliss, here are some highlights:

NOVEMBER:
-textbook birth: although her breech position caused me to have a c-section, it couldn't have been more perfect. I was wheeled into the OR right on time at noon sharp. Kate was born at 12:24 and at 12:45 p.m. I was being wheeled out of the OR into my room. By 12:50, she had latched on, and my love for this child hit a level I never knew existed.
-a smooth transition home...
-we realized we had a non-fussy baby
-my mom staying with us to help me out...I'll never forget that...thanks mom...I couldn't have survived without you.

DECEMBER:
-our first roadtrip with the baby...and...she DIDN'T UTTER A PEEP THE WHOLE WAY TO MICHIGAN!!!!!
-staying in the hotel on the way to Michigan...Jon and I taking turns going to pick up food and having drinks and watching playoff football
-getting to spend Christmas with my family AND Jon's parents...an amazing treat!

JANUARY:
-preparing to go back to work...wondering how I'd ever be able to leave this baby
-the first week back to work....grueling, but the 1 a.m. feedings were blissful
-taking Kate to see Daddy at Channel 6
-Having our first babysitter!
-Started REALLY smiling

FEBRUARY:
-Kate rolled over early
-Got to put her in the Bjorn facing forward
-She started THUMPING her legs at night...which she still does!

MARCH:
-Kate got her first tooth! It was also a night when we had an event to go to and a babysitter planned. We didn't go...and probably not the first event we'll cancel because of her...we didn't mind at all!
-Started feeding her solids...rice cereal, veggies and fruits!

APRIL:
-Got her first pictures taken
-Her first Easter
-Started laughing...like really laughing...full belly laughs. It's the best sound we've ever heard.
-Started talking...a lot....hmmmmm, just like mommy!
-Sitting up, almost unassisted!

MAY:
-Started putting her arms around our necks when we carry her...a great feeling.

The above are just a very few of the highlights, however I know I speak for both of us when I say the last six months have been unlike any other six months we've ever had. We both feel a love for Kate like we've never known and are in awe of her each and every day. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing baby. She makes us want to be better people. We love her unbelievably.

So, Kate...one day when you read this, hopefully you'll know how proud your daddy and I are of you and how deeply we love you. Today's blog, sweet Kate, is for you.