The teething has finally taken a break. The poor girl was teething for almost 2 months straight. In that time 7 teeth popped through! It was a painful time for her, but she handled it like a champ. Since the teething has stopped she is really starting to take better to the cereal. I think it also helps that we are being diligent about feeding times with it. Before it was a little scattered when we would attempt it, but now, Lunch and Supper start with a little bit of cereal. She's doing really well. She has her 9 month check this week so I will be asking what other foods to introduce. We are excited about seeing what sorts of things she will like.
Zoey has also started crawling! Time to get my running shoes on :) She doesn't get very far yet, but she is definitely mobile. It's crazy to see how these things happen. I've been working in Early Learning for years now and it never ceases to amaze me how these little bodies just know how to progress. It's even more amazing to see in your own child! We are starting to work on BabyProofing the house. The gates with go up, moving furniture, covering outlets.....so much that needs to get done! Christmas holidays are definitely going to be full in the Duiker home.
Last night we also had our first night out with Zoey staying with a babysitter. Auntie Bailey came to watch Zoey at our house while we went to an Elders Christmas Supper. It was great! I was obviously a little sad about leaving her but I knew she was totally fine. She hasn't been going to bed any earlier than 9:30 lately so we had time to be with some good people from the church. It's nice to know that she is fine if we are out for a few hours. So we are hoping to ease into that a little more here and there :)
We are very excited about Zoey's first Christmas! Christmas is my favorite holiday of them all! It's just fantastic and makes me very happy. We can't wait to see her open some of her gifts. We know she is going to be VERY spoiled this year :) But I think it is more for all of us rather than her, since she would usually prefer the box or paper it was wrapped in!
I will update you all after the holidays, fingers crossed :)
Wishing you all the very best and a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
