Mobility is Upon Us

An entire new world is about to start in the Garcia house. The girls are about 6.5 months now and are starting to figure a few things out. Olivia mastered sitting up today and Gabby has proven she can do it and is only too lazy to show it off.

Let me back up by telling you about their 6 month check up. My little runt, Gabrielle, is now leading the pack at a heaping 15 lbs 5 oz, while Olivia weighed in at 14 lbs 10.5 oz. They took their beatings (shots) well and we went on about our day.

Olivia has figured out that she can get those chubby little legs up underneath her and give it a rock. She can scoot backwards and it is only a matter of time before she will be in a full crawl. We have found that Gabby cannot be left alone in her bumbo or anything that does not have a seatbelt attachment or she will thrust herself out of it. Yes, I said thrust!!

Eating is so much fun! The doctor said not to puree their food and just give them what we eat, within reason. So tonight, for example, they dined on pinto beans, carrots and an avocado. Gabby despised the beans, so I hid them in her carrots and Olivia cried when we were out of avocado!

We start Little Gym in about two weeks, where we hope to get some much needed interaction and exercise time. We only go on Thursday afternoons and then we will more than likely shop...of course! We have also started the Nanny hunt. I have contacted a nanny-finding service that does all the work for us to help find a good nanny.

Lots of changes in the kids lives. I really find it amazing the strength that your children give you. Things that intimidate and affect our well-being and the decisions that we make all seem to change when our priorities revolve around these little people.

My Mother Always Said...

If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all! Isn't that what we were all told as children? I surely would never criticize someone for something that they choose to do or wear or choose...I already said that huh? I cannot stand it when people make a comment and as soon as it hurts your feelings, out comes the "I am only joking." Well, the intention was already there, as well as the criticism behind the "joke." And it is not a point of me being sensitive, it is a point of people crossing the line and putting it out there when nobody wants to hear it and it is only critical of others. In my old age...29 for the first time....I feel I have become aware of others and the actions that my words have. I wish some were as thoughtful.

Just had to blog that off my chest...

Here are some great bow-head pics for all our fans out there!