Another week of teething here and as it keeps on Piper is getting more and more overtired. As she gets over tired she gets up (and stays up longer) in the middle of the night, wakes up earlier, takes 20 minute naps and on top of it all fusses and cries all day.
She's in pain. She's tired.
I feel for her, really I do. And I'm keeping my cool as I'm reminded that sometimes this will be hard. Thats okay. Its part of the journey and its what brings us closer together. Its not all easy all the time. But she's giving us gems to hold on to during those tough times...
In addition to the teething Piper is more aware of things. She's inquisitive. "Deadpanning" us all the time as she contemplates. I needed to amp up our play time as rolling around of the floor just wasn't cutting it. While she still gets overstimulated (particularly with overzealous people) she does like to go out and experience the world. Her Uncle Steve and I had a very interesting conversation about family genetics - nature vs. nurture. Seems he can sympathize with sweet Piper on the over zealous people aspect. He can clearly remember being overwhelmed by too much attention good or bad as he was growing up. So there you go - at 5 and a 1/2 months I would venture to say this may be in the genes. But hearing that helped get perspective on what she may be feeling. I mean what baby doesn't love the hugs of a super excited friend desperate to shower her with love and attention?
Um, This one.
Here's Piper checking out the welds to make sure the park swing is sound.
But she humored the situation.
So Piper has two teeth now and is sitting on her own with a little assistance so that means...
Its Avocado time!
Big Hit!
When she's not fussing Piper has really come to enjoy her Daddy in a very big way. He can get her to laugh and I think they just "get" each other.
Josh is not thrilled I caught this moment, he has to keep up his appearances and all...
Look at the two of them. Am I in for it or what?
I had a feeling I would be left in the dust, but look at this- they are a pair these two.
Lovin' her Daddy,
can't blame her.
