Life was a bit crazy the month of August with moving and a whole lot of other things, so the blog had to take the back burner so I didn’t go crazy. So I missed Elyse’s five month post and am going to combine it into this one today.

Elyse is a total mama’s girl and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I know it won’t be this way for long. She is the happiest baby I have ever seen, but for some reason does not like the church nursery on Wednesday nights. The night hours she usually just wants to be close to her mama, so I think it has something to do with that. She is always smiling and squealing her joy is so radiant throughout her entire being.

She is a very flexible baby and often has to wait on her brother but she does so well. She absolutely adores her big brother. Whenever she hears him she immediately starts looking for him and wants to watch and observe everything he does. The two of them are starting to interact so much more on a playful level. It brings my heart so much joy to watch the two of them together and I can only imagine how that relationship will grow.

Elyse started some pureed foods at exactly five months. She was starting to reach for our food on a consistent basis and I could tell she was hungry for more. Her favorite foods are peaches and sweet potatoes, and her least favorite is squash. She eats her veggies like a pro! She is now nursing every four hours since starting purees and eats three times a day.

Little miss is also rolling back to tummy, tummy to back, scooting around on her belly, and sitting on her own with someone there just in case she gets distracted and starts to tumble (as of six months). She mostly sleeps through the night, but is a lot more inconsistent then her brother. We have nights where she wakes randomly, but she is a pro napper. No teeth yet, which her brother still didn’t have any for another month so maybe she will follow in those foot steps. My mama says she looks just like me when she was a baby besides the bright beautiful blue and sometimes green eyes (yes they change!). Her personality seems to be a happy medium between her daddy and I. While she doesn’t have to be the center of attention, she enjoys being in on the action. Isn’t very open to new people and new places, but enjoys the comfort of what she knows. But she definitely likes to talk and be a part of what is going on.

Miss Elyse, it warms my heart knowing how much you love your mama. You have such a special place in my heart as my baby girl. Oh the treasure it is having a daughter. I love your joy, I love your sweet personality, and I love watching you adore your big brother. You are getting more and more interactive and I can’t wait to see how you continue to grow. I love you my baby girl…until next month.