Catching Up

Funny how this seems to be a very appropriate title!
Hailey is on the move and there is no stopping her now - She's all over the place, all the time! She's pulling up on things, opening cabinets, and emptying drawers. We find ourselves chasing after her constantly. Even though keeping up with her is hard work, its nice that she is able to get around and do what she wants - A busy baby is a happy baby!

Bath time has become so much fun now that Hailey can sit and splash in the regular tub. She absolutely loves it! I can't wait until she's old enough for bubble bath.

Hailey is also eating well these days. She has cereal and fruit for breakfast, veggies or fruit at lunch time, and usually veggies and juice at dinner. She ate her first solid food (Graduates puffs) last week. We were a little hesitant at first, but they pretty much melt in her mouth and she seems to do just fine with them. She can even pick them up and feed herself. That's our big girl!

We finally got her to eat meat this week. I've tried to give her chicken several times, but she would take a few bites, make an awful face, and scream. This is the first thing that I've found that she does not like, and of all things its Chicken. A child of mine has to like chicken, I live on chicken! Well, I finally got smart and mixed in a little rice cereal with it and now she gobbles it right up. Must have been a texture thing.

Perhaps the most exciting news from the past weeks is the beginning of Hailey's first words. She babbles alot and it sounds like she's trying real hard to make words! She actually said Da Da several times. I know she doesn't understand what DaDa means yet, but its so sweet to hear her say it!

Phew, that's alot of updates. She's growing so quickly and learning new stuff each day. We can't wait to see what she does next.