7 months

Pancake is such a happy and delightful baby. She is always smiling at people. Whenever we're out and strangers ooh and aah over her she gives them reason to love her with her huge open-mouth smile.

I can sit her down for long periods of time to play, or watch her brother on the potty. She reaches for toys when she's sitting and then pulls herself back up. She can transfer a toy from one hand to the other. She tolerates her brother's abuse with a big grin on her face. It's hard to convince him that what he's doing might be too rough because she's happy just to be in his company no matter his mood.

Her babbling has become more refined. She imitates sounds she hears like HHHIIIIII. My father-in-law swears he heard her say her brother's name. I'm not sure about that, but her cooing is more purposeful now.

She has two teeth (the two bottom front ones) and enjoys teething biscuits. Her teething has caused all of us many sleepless nights. I hope she doesn't get any more for a while. She's gaining weight quickly and has a few rolls on each thigh, they're incredibly cute.

She will play on her back for a while but when I try to give her a little "tummy time" she acts paralyzed and whines to be moved to a more comfortable position. Since I'm more concerned with keeping her happy than ensuring that she crawls she doesn't get much time on her belly. She loves her Exersaucer. She will play in it for up to 45 minutes at a time. She's not a huge fan of the bouncing seat that hangs in the doorway. I still swaddle her before naps and bed time even though she's outgrowing the pre-made swaddlers I have. She sleeps much better so I'm going to continue swaddling.

She recently discovered the xylophone and is thrilled to make such loud sounds. She still puts everything she gets her hands on in her mouth. She also still loves to eat, both breastmilk and solid foods. When I'm feeding her solid food she sits with her mouth open anticipating the next bite. When she finishes her meal she cries that it's all gone, no matter how much she's eaten.

She just started waving. The first time I noticed it it was directed at a cashier at Acme who was waving and talking to her. She held her tiny hand up, palm facing herself, and moved her four fingers up and down. She did it again for me today so I'm pretty sure it was an actual wave.

I love to kiss her slightly pudgy cheeks and around her neck. She squeals with delight when I do that. She also loves to be tickled under her arms. She thinks that's hilarious.She's so squeezable and cuddly and adorable. I love this age.