7 months

Sometimes i feel like i move 1 step forward....and the next moment i seem to be sliding 2 steps back...
However, i do thank God for bringing Zachary and us a whole month forward! Indeed it is reassuring to know that His grace is new every morning...i definitely need it every morning!
New tricks he has acquired...some i am pleased with...some i rather he not know!
- Blowing raspberries ever so often...i am not too impressed with that skill during meal times! It seems like the more i tell him off...the harder he blows...sigh
- Able to get on all fours...can move backwards but can't move forwards, just rocks his body back and forth...as if dying to get somewhere but something is holding him back. I have demonstrated the crawling action....still in working progress.
- Meal times...able to eat a greater variety of foods...but can be very trying to feed him when he is not in the mood to cooperate! Went to weigh him today...didn't put on much weight, although the doc did say that there is nothing to worry as he seems to be healthy and alert. Need to bfeed him more often though. Why Zachary can't you learn from your daddy...more food is good!
- Responds candidly when we talk to him....deliberately...and not randomly nor does he babble anymore.
- Reaches for things out of his reach.
- Grabs everything in sight...not impressed with this skill when i'm holding him and eating at the same time.
- Loves banging on the piano.
- Able to bear his own weight when held upright...although he rather jump than stand still.

Another month has past....and i'm still learning to be a MOTHER....it is a road frequently travelled by many women out there...but not often noticed or encouraged. I salute all mothers...especially new mothers who plough on each day!!