Interview with Ms. Zoe

Rolling, rolling, rolling...

With all of our recent activities, including playgroups and museums, Zoe has been very busy!  She had fun at the play group with Tessa -- she loves watching other kids.  And she had a great time learning about protection from the sun during the princess play this morning.  (Frankly, she was really tired and then fell asleep in the Beco, but I still give her credit for being present.)  Zoe has also expanded her food horizons to include sweet potatoes and squash.  She's already learned that some food is more desirable than other food (see photo).  But by far the most exciting development is that Zoe has now rolled over twice from her back to her front.  Like Tessa, she is behind in her motor development because she's a preemie, but that just gives us even more cause for celebration at every milestone!  Unfortunately, I have not witnessed either roll.  The first time, I put her down in her crib while I was getting Tessa's bath ready and she rolled over to get a toy.  The second time, I was preparing breakfast when Tessa came running into the kitchen yelling "Zoe roll over! Zoe roll over!"  Sure enough, she had rolled over and we treated her to a chorus of "Hurray, Zoe!" 

P.S.  Happy Six Months, Zoe!

Settling in and growing up

Just like the rest of us, Zoe has started to settle into her new home. We've found it challenging to keep taking pictures when we're playing with both girls and trying to unpack. That's why when one of them falls asleep, the camera comes out.

Zoe has also been working on her sitting up skills. Here she is in Daddy's arms, sucking on a thumb and strengthening her core body.

One of the most exciting developments of the week is that Zoe is starting to eat solid foods. She's been sitting at the table with us for weeks and she finally grabbed our plates and silverware enough times that we decided to serve her something of her own. Like her big sister, after a few meals of rice cereal, we promoted her to mashed peas, which she promptly devoured, except for the bit that missed her mouth.

 

Summertime

One of Zoe's favorite summertime activities is snoozing in her new double-stroller while her big sister plays in the sand box.  It was so hot that even mini Sophie had to put her head down for a nap.  

Big move, big changes!

It has been a busy time for our family and especially for Zoe.  We finished up our vacation in the mountains of North Carolina with some family time and Zoe's first hair cut.

Are you guys sure this is a good idea?  I'm only five months, but it doesn't seem that safe to me!

Haircut, huh?  More like enjoying the view from the deck with my Mimi!

Just don't cut the top, Mom.  It's my style!

After we moved in, Zoe tried her first rice cereal.  And she loved it!  She was able to swallow it down and even asked for more.  

Finally, my turn to use a spoon!  

Then again, some things -- like Zoe enjoying her tummy time mat -- just don't change.