Today my little bundle of pudge turns 6 months.  Hard to believe we are half-way through her first year of life.  I thought about dressing her up, making a little princess crown and taking her out on the town.  Then I thought about the diapers, formula, warm water, blankets and baby food I would have to bring.  Started to look less likely.  Don’t forget the safety harness and restraining devices for her brother.  Second thought, a nice quiet pajama day at home it is.

Each one of our kids was so different at this age.  At least I think so.  It’s getting harder to remember, well…anything really.  I know that each one of the kids is very content and happy, but I don’t think any of them were quite as jovial as her.  Even with her Diva flare-ups she is the most cheerful baby around.  So here is Butterball in a nutshell at age 6 months.

Likes (aka Things that don’t make her scream)

• Eye contact
• Playing upside down baby
• Balancing on dad’s hand
• Getting naked (as her dad says, the boys are going to love her)
• Chewing on her toes
• Touching tags and fabric
• Falling to sleep with her music box playing
• Her bottle (especially at 2am)
• Her food, but only warm
• Playing with her brother
• Grabbing the dog
• Pulling on hair
• Getting her ears cleaned
• Watching mom ‘run’ on the treadmill (unfortunately)

Dislikes (aka Things that make her scream)

• Waiting more than 1.7 seconds for her bottle
• Cold baby food
• Poo in her pants (although putting it there ranks on her like list)
• Not having constant eye contact
• Getting into pajamas
• Buckling into the car seat
• Face washing
• Watching other people enjoy their dinner
• Chatterbox babysitting
• Wind in her face
• Cold air in her face
• Tummy time
• Anything productive being done around the house while she is awake