5 months old!

Quinn is 5 months old! She didn't have a doctor's appointment but we did our own measurements. She weighs 16.3 lbs (70%ile), is 26 1/4 long (81%ile), and her head circumference is 16.9 inches ( 73%ile). The poor thing has sensitive skin like her mommy and we think it is eczema. She has some on her back and arms. She still has her interesting poops, but the doctor said it may just be normal for her (sorry if this is too much information for you). We are still keeping an eye on it. It may be a food allergy we are unaware of right now. Let's hope she doesn't end up with peanut allergies like my brothers. Other than that she is doing well.

She's becoming a playful little thing and somewhat stubborn. She is scooting around to reach for toys. We are practicing sitting with her. She ends up hunching over so her mouth is in her feet, and then will eventually tip to the side. She is so proud of herself when she does it, and looks around like she is the coolest. Her new obsession is to put her hand in my mouth when she is trying to fall asleep and will grab for chunks of my hair. Jewelry is now out of the question. I can happily say that she went down at 8pm tonight with no rocking or tears. She is back to herself. She loves to stare at herself in the mirror and chomps her gums together as if she is talking. She has mastered using the rattle. She's practicing drinking water from a cup, but there isn't much drinking yet, just chewing on the side. She laughs when we give her belly buzzers or smooches on the cheek. She also likes when we sniff or clap her feet. Her favorite toys are: the jumperoo, her duck-Quacky Jacky,her elephant-Eli, her Taggie doll-Taggie Tina, and Bog (her blankie that everyone think is a bear, but Andy and my mom are convinced it is a Dog). I will post a picture of it so you can decide for yourself.

I decided to go into work today since I have 10 days that I have to work in the summer, and today's weather was bad. Quinn saw the kids in summer school, and loved watching them play on the playground at recess. She was laughing and kicking her feet. I am glad she loves being around other kids. After watching the kids, she napped for a while so I could begin to get myself organized. I started getting into school mode, and now I have to turn off my brain for a few days before I go back. Next time I will leave her with grandma so I can get more accomplished.

I will post pictures later. I couldn't seem to find the camera. Hope everyone has a fun 4th of July!