solids

Well, we did NOT start them this weekend....because when it came down to it, we just weren't ready! We bought the rice cereal and were prepared to start but then I just wasn't ready to start feeding her real food yet....so we will revist it next weekend. Julian agreed with me too. We DID buy a baby cook that steams and purees the food for when I make her baby food at home. I am excited about it.

This weekend I had Julie's first bachelorette party with Sarah and we had a blast. It was the longest that I had been away from Leah and I really missed her, but it was still a very fun weekend! We went to a Tranny show and to a day spa for massages and facials.

Next weekend we are going to a baby sign intro class at Pam's. I am excited!

Leah is still sick...but she is getting much better. She screams bloody murder when we suction her. It's about her least favorite thing ever.

Leah is still not fee

6 months

Leah is almost half a year old! I cannot believe how fast it is going!!!

She has been sick with RSV and bronciolitis for 8 days now. She had a fever and would cough up so much snot....she is better now! Julian and I were with her for the first 4 days and then when we went to work her Lola watched her for the last 3 and helped her get better. She is still sick but much better. Julian's mom lives w us for half the week so we don't have to put Leah in daycare. We are very grateful for her.

We arestarting solids this week! Probably we will start this weekend with rice cereal!

swimming

Today Leah went swimming for the first time. We went to an open swim with our friends Pam, Rhys, and Loz. Rhys has been doing swim lessons for some time now because Pam stays at home with him.

The pool was at someone's house and it had a huge bubble over it. Julian said it reminded him of ET. Anyway, the pool was really warm and was a salt water pool which is better for the babies. I played with her in the water and she kicked along. It was so cute. Then Julian came in the pool too and we learned how to safely put her under water....He did the honors first by blowing in her face until she breathes all the way in and then put her under water....I did it after. She wasn't scared at all! I think we were more nervous! It was a fun memory.

Tomorrow is Julian's 27th birthday. We are going to spend some time just the three of us and then his parents are coming over to say hi and we are going out to dinner/watching the superbowl.

Happy birthday, Julian! Love you!