Dear Cupcake,
I can't believe you're already 7 months old! For some reason, this age feels "old". You're now an established baby, who sits, grabs things, rolls, laughs and is the perfect age to appear in toilet paper commercials. It feels very strange to see you as this little girl, as opposed to the blobby baby you were just 4 months ago.
You're eating food now, and you love it. Besides avocados, which you refused to eat, you've taken great to everything else. I make all your food, and you eat as if your stomach was a bottomless pit. Seriously, where does it go? You're also getting really smart at figuring out where the food is, I think you recognize your plate, spoon and bib. Also, you seem to take it in stride when we feed you outside or anywhere that's not your high chair. Last weekend you ate while we were at an outdoor cafe, and as soon as you saw the banana and your plate, you seemed to know what was up. And then you finished the whole banana. I like to think it's because you're super smart, but I might just be a tad biased.
You are also very adventurous. If life were up to you, you'd probably live it all upside down. Unfortunately, we have to sit you up once in a while. You also love going to the swings. How do I know this? You laugh the entire time the swing is moving. Last week we also tried taking you down the slide while you were on my legs, and you LOVED it. Maybe you've taken after you mom, who loves roller coasters? Only time will tell.
The weather is getting nice now, and we are going on play dates in the park. The outdoors seems to agree with you. You'll stay out for a long time entertained looking at people and chewing on your toys. You are no longer fussy at play dates or seem wary of other babies. As long as we are outside, you'll happily play alongside them, and even grab your toys back if one of your friends tries to "borrow" them. I know you should share, but at this point I'm just happy that you recognize a toy and lean forward to grab it back. Sharing will come later. Don't worry, we will parent you.
You see your dad a lot more in daylight, now that the days are getting longer. You get so happy when he arrives home from work. You smile and your feet begin to kick. Then you spend the rest of the evening being held by him. You like it and he does too, and it's giving him huge biceps. Also, this is the best time for him to flip you upside down and make you do the kinds of acrobatics your mom is not quite ready for.
Things are good, Cupcake. We love you sooo much, and you continue to grow, smile and be healthy, which is what we want for you. You're just such fun now that you babble, try to stand, and play. Sometimes I feel like the Grinch, whose heart grew three sizes in one day. Except I've always liked Christmas, so don't worry about that.
You have no idea what summer is, but I have a feeling you're gonna really enjoy it. Get ready.
With lots of love,
Your Mom
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