7 months old...late again

So I know I am late with this post...again.  I don't know where the months go.  But 8 months will be different I promise.

Okay, here are Victoria's 7 month milestones.

Laughing hysterically at her sister, as though she might hyperventilate
"Talking" with sounds that sound more like words
Can "spin" in a 360 to get to her toys
Starting to sit up
And eats a lot!

6 months old...albeit late

Okay, so this post is long overdue...so much in fact that Victoria is actually almost 7 months old.

But before she is...here are her major accomplishments at 6 months of age:

She is eating a lot more food...basically food at every meal

She took her first airplane trip to Florida

She beat getting all of the stomach bugs that the rest of us got this winter!

She is also starting to develop stranger anxiety a bit

And she gives the biggest smiles ever! Love you Victoria Ann!

5 Months Old

Victoria has a lot to brag about this month. First, she just rolled over today for the first time. She had been really close for weeks, but this afternoon she finally made it all the way over. Since that time, she's rolled over probably 6 or 7 times! Here are some of her other accomplishments:

She is eating cereal! And starting to enjoy it after about a week of practice.

She has found her feet. She loves to hold onto them...sometimes even when she is sleeping.

She is starting to become much more aware of her surroundings, sometimes when I leave the room she'll cry. Miss Sue says she does the same thing to her!

4 Months Old

Victoria is 4 months old now. At her doctor's appointment she was 14lbs, 3 oz and 25 inches long. Here are some of her milestones:

She now plays contently on the floor, surrounded by her toys (vs needing the floor gym)

She is getting really strong...when she moves her legs in the bouncy seat she can really make it move!

She is close to rolling over...she will get all the way up on her side, but then falls back again.

She laughs a lot, especially at Katerina

She will grab and hold onto toys, putting them in her mouth and shaking them

First Christmas

The holidays were wonderful, but admittedly a bit tiring. We did quite a bit of traveling in the month of December ...but it was great everyone got to see Victoria.

The girls had a great Christmas. Katerina really understood Santa Claus this year and was thrilled with all the gifts he gave her. Victoria was also content with a couple of the toys that she received, including this giraffe that squeaks. Unfortunately, Victoria got a cold over the holidays which made it difficult for her to sleep. Luckily she was in a great mood though...she seemed to really get into the holiday spirit.

3 months old

Victoria is 3 months old! Milestones include:

She laughs and giggles

She "coos" a lot, almost like she is telling a story

She enjoys tummy time

She has started daycare

She got her first cold

And I think she recognizes her Baba, Mommy and big sister Katerina. In fact she will follow Katerina with her eyes and will smile when she sees her. It is so adorable.

Back to work--starting school

And so it began...I went back to work on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Mike watched Victoria for those two days and then she started "school" the Monday after Thanksgiving.

It was difficult going back, but I am slowly getting back into "work mode" and bottle washing mode. The mornings in the Christakis household are a bit crazy trying to get us all up and ready to go. And dropping off and picking up two kids from school is a bit of a challenge, especially on Monday mornings when you need to bring in washed sheets and blankets and Friday afternoons when you take sheets and blankets home...it's a lot to carry!

Victoria seems to be adjusting well, albeit the cold she got on day 3 of school. She is also very fortunate because she often gets visits from her big sister Katerina during the day. Here is a picture of Victoria on her first day of school: