Alissa is 5 months old now and she is rolling over. When she was 18 weeks old (8/16/09), she rolled over twice while laying on the bed with daddy. Daddy was playing with her on the bed and she was laying on her back. She started arching her back and moving her head to show interest in rolling over. So, Daddy encouraged her and she did it. Mommy missed it and was very sad because she wanted to see it. So she started playing with Alissa too and she did it again. The bed was sloped a little since daddy was laying on one end so it helped make it easier for Alissa. Ever since that day, Alissa has been working very hard to roll over on flat ground, but could not quite get it. For the last few weeks, she has managed to get her entire body over except for her arm. She could not figure out how to get the arm out of the way. Then on 9/16/09 (exactly one month after rolling over on the bed), she did it. She rolled over all the way and both mommy and daddy got to see it. It was a very exciting evening for us. So daddy ran and got the video camera and she did it two more times for us. She was so proud of her self that she was laughing and kicking her legs. It was so cute. Of course mommy and daddy were cheering her on the entire time, which helped her happy mood. She loved the attention we were giving her. She was so tired after three tries that she needed a break. Two hours later, she rolled over two more times and even managed to roll back to her original position.
Another thing that is really fun with Alissa is Bath Time. She has always enjoyed bath time, but usually just sits there and smiles… until recently. Now, she kicks her legs and splashes mommy and then giggles when mommy gets wet. She kicks so much that water spills out over the counter and floor and mommy has to mop it up afterwards. If Alissa is having a rough night, then we put her in the bath tub and she is instantly happy. She loves the water. Alissa can also hold the bottle by herself for a longer period of time.
Here are some 5 month pictures of Alissa: 1. In her Bumbo chair with an outfit that Grandpa Smith purchased for her and 2. Alissa fell asleep in daddy's arms, isn't this sweet?
Here are some 5 month pictures of Alissa: 1. In her Bumbo chair with an outfit that Grandpa Smith purchased for her and 2. Alissa fell asleep in daddy's arms, isn't this sweet?
Oh My Goodness!!! She is so beautiful! I loved catching up and reading all about her. We really need to get together soon. I can't believe she is already turning over. How fun!!!
ReplyDeleteSo- I just got your post on my blog. I know of a couple of people who are not going through an agency and you can save some money. For me- my time was more important because I didn't have the time to collect all of the paperwork (and believe me- there is a ton), so we went with an agency. My friend Jen on my blog- you could contact her and she could help you if you go independantly.
Regarding travel both Josh and I will go over there. I don't know for sure if we will bring our boys. But we will only be gone around 2 weeks.
That would be so awesome if you guys adopted from there. We might do another one from Rwanda in a couple of years (in case China still hasn't gone through).
We are out of town next week (we leave tomorrow) but let's get together in October!!!