The Big Seven (months)

The Fasu is now seven months old. Dad and I were talking tonight how it's so strange to see our little girl becoming a real little girl and drifting away of being our baby girl. I said I can't wait for her to walk and talk but dad says it's easier to protect her when she's this little. Still, I stand my ground. It seems every week or so she's doing something new and showing us more and more of her personality. She is a very good natured baby who loves to smile, laugh and play. Very curious about everything and everyone. She is still not keen about being on her belly which makes me wonder if she'll ever crawl; however, she can stand with me supporting her pretty good. She is a master at sitting upright.
Food has also become a great thing for us. We can sit at a restaurant and the Fasu will eat almost everything. Yesterday we went to a place in conway and when we were done, the area around our table looked like a disaster area. I was so proud. My baby is making her mark on her surroundings.
Sis is still living with us. It's a lot of fun for the Fasu although she doesn't see her much. Sis is working crazy hours and is usually esleep when the Fasu wakes up in the morning. However, when both are up they love each other and it warms my heart to see my baby sis and my baby getting along so well. I keep milking compliments from sis and telling her to tell me how wonderful the Fasu is. Sis complies.
About three weeks ago I went back to work full time. At first by default because someone at work took off for vacation but then someone else quit and now I am back at the office for eight hours. It still not too bad because I get to go home at three but it's definately tiring. Still, I really enjoy my work (most of the time) and I think the Fasu doesn't mind staying a little bit longer at school.
The Fasu is also extremely verbal. She like to make different sounds and I can tell it feels good in her mouth. She can also imitate some of the sounds I make.
I keep thinking about her at work and I just love picking her up from school. She seems so happy and excited to see me. She gives me this huge smile and starts kicking and squicking...so cute.
Nursing days are almost over. the fasu now doesn't seem to be very interested in nursing. I think she prefers the bottle now and I am ok with that. In a way that makes my life easier. I feel I gave her the milk she needed to get a good start and now it's the formula's turn to keep her belly full. I still make her own meals though. I feel so proud to see the rows of little dishes with the veggies I made for her. Nursing is now limited to twice a day. I don't miss the full time breast feeding. It was fun but now it's time for us to move on....