As Time Goes By

Time for a Ladybug update! Little Ladybug is now 5 months and just over a week old. Her personality is really blossoming, and her skills have come a long way. It's been so exciting to watch how she learns and improves day by day.

One of the most amazing things to watch Ladybug improve at is her grabbing skills. Just a few months ago she couldn't even reach for things. Then she progressed to being able to grasp rings that were very close to her, but not things way out in space. Now she is very good at grabbing anything in front of her, and knows to open and close her fingers to grab a toy. She sometimes even rotates her hand if she can't quite get hold of something.

She's also very skilled at bringing things to her mouth (which is the first place everything goes), but it often takes a few tries to get things inside. She sometimes whacks herself in the face, but never seems to mind.

Ladybug hasn't quite figured out rolling yet. Once about a month ago she rolled from front to back, but hasn't done it since, or even come close. She's never rolled from her back to her front. She doesn't seem very motivated to try. From observing other babies it seems she's a little behind her peers at this skill, but I don't mind since she's easier to keep tabs on when she stays put.

She is sitting quite well with a little support, though without support she tips right over. I've put her in the child seat of a shopping cart twice now, strapped in and with something on either side to support her. She really enjoys the view!

She's also really starting to use her voice quite a bit. Her volume is increasing, too! She hums, gurgles, and is even beginning to shriek. For the most part she's quite a serene child, especially when we're out and about and she has lots to see and observe. But once she's adjusted to a new place, she lets her presence be known.

I'm really enjoying watching my little bug grow. She seems like such a big girl to me now, though I know to others she's still just a bitty baby.