Friday, August 10, 2012

dear Sofie

Today we went to the doctor for your 6 month check up. I am happy to tell you that you continue to be one healthy girl. It's no secret that you are a tad on the chubby side, but let me tell you, this is a good thing. The doctor said you are strong, smart, curious, and happy. You weigh 18.7 pounds and are 27 inches long. I was thinking you were around 20 pounds, so I'm happy to hear you are a bit less. We were starting to worry that we would have to buy you a new car seat soon. You got your 6 month needles and barley batted an eye. I held your legs and sang the itsy bitsy spider to you. You smiled at me and laughed, got mildly irritated when he stuck you with the needle but then went back to making your happy baby sounds. You are a star little one.
As we were getting ready to leave he commented on your head size. You do have a large head, seemingly this appears to be the only thing so far that you've inherited from me. You are the spitting image of your dad. The doctor began to suggest that this may be a concern, perhaps there was swelling in your head? He asked again if big heads run in the family. I said yes, we call it the Farris head, me, your Papa and Uncle Matt have large ones. He decided to measure your mama's head, 'just for fun' and confirmed what I have always known. Huge head. Your mamas head is 59 cm around, apparently this is a lot, 'bigger than most mens' (?) and off the charts as they only measure to 57. So I guess I am some sort of freak. I apologize if I've passed this onto you. I don't see hats in your future. But this is how happy you've been for the last few days. You are amazing.


Monday, August 6, 2012

6 months

dear Sofie

as i type this you are asleep on my chest. exactly 6 months ago, at just about this time, you were born. your dad and i talked about that day today and looked at pictures. it's amazing how much you have grown and changed in 6 months. you make us so happy and grateful and we love you so very much. happy 6 months baby girl