Jennifer 6 months

Hard to believe it was about six months ago (when these pics were taken-yes, I'm behind!) that Jennifer was introduced to us. She has developed into quite a character now! Hard to recognize how she is now if you were to compare her with her first few months!

We are still blessed with eager unconditional frequent smiles. And since she only has two teeth yet, she still has the charm of an almost toothless smile.

And Jennifer is such an easy giggler too. I don't think any of the other kids at this age, would giggle uncontrollably for siblings! I remember getting the others to giggle too, but it took a lot more tickling and silliness to get them going! But not our Jennifer-she simply bubbles over in her joy! It is so cute!

Her favorite non-Mommy place is still the exerscaucer. She no longer screams when she spends quality time with her Dad, and will even forget she's not supposed to like him sometimes.

But she is more comfortable in her zone here, where she can control what she does more!

Jennifer is at the stage where she'd love to move around even more, and explore all that the house has to offer. Since she can't yet, she gets bored easily.

Sometimes, to buy a little more time for something, I get desperate, and will try almost anything to entertain her. After all, when she is bored, she really can holler. And when she is mad, we all wish we had earplugs! It is amazing just how loud such a little girl can be! Someone said that she has to be loud because she's number five, and has to be heard. I guess, although I hate the "number five" nonsense, there is some truth in the fact that most days it's so noisy here, that it is quite helpful to have extra volume!

Maybe I should try Jennifer out in some other toy buckets too, she'd love to explore more, no doubt! (She is on a pillow so that it's still comfy in there.)

And Jennifer can sit up now too!!

She really has to want to sit up, or have a toy right there between her legs--because she is very easily distracted by things going on, and will fling herself backwards just to get a look at someone who's walking past her. So she is not to be trusted yet. She thinks it's funny when she falls over backwards-but that's only because I catch her every time!

We praise God for a healthy girl who is doing so well!
And we are often reminded of what a lot of wisdom we continue to need!