Half a year has gone by. I blinked and half a year has a gone by. I also slept, accomplished, & showered about 65% less than I ever have before. I do have on jeans today as I'm writing this so I consider that an accomplishment. Apparently what I consider an accomplishment has also changed.

I want to say that we're finally in a groove, but I think what I've learned this month is that there is no groove. It's constantly changing. You know that feeling when you can look back at something that once felt really daunting, challenging, and exhausting with a sense of fondness and pride because it comes so naturally to you now? Yeah, we don't feel that way.

We do feel happy though, really really happy.

Ellagirl, you are once again proving to be an onery little girl. Just this week you started acting fussy when someone else held you, enough so that I am finally confident in saying that you know me and you know your Dad. You go to sleep so well, but you are waking us up at least twice in the early morning hours. You also gave us your first all-nighter since you were a brand new little thing. Maybe you're teething, who knows? We sure don't. But we did give you tylenol and pretend we were certain that was the problem. Your funny shaped head it looking rounder and rounder and tummy time is becoming less and less grueling for us both. You roll over easily and, much to our surprise, you sit up on your own and play with a toy while doing so. You're so smart, EJ.

This month your Daddy turned 30 and we had a fun party at the house to celebrate. It was raining so much the week leading up to the party that we quickly realized using the backyard wasn't going to be an option. On a whim we turned the whole garage into party central and ended up having quite a funny little house party fit with a ninja turtle table, bubbles, and beer. I felt like such an adult, being married to someone in their thirties with our sweet baby girl and a house filled with people. We love sharing our lives with others and it has been a joy to incorporate you into that. I'm praying each week that you develop friendships that will be signifcant in your life like we have. Friends you'll know for a really long time, friends who are funny, friends who are loyal, and friends who will help you make good choices as you grow.

Now that we've had you for half a year, I can honestly say, I love you more each month that goes by. You are hard work, but you are so much fun. Thanks for being our little girl!