6 months of Lucille Amelia

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And now she’s eating. She can walk with the support of our hands. She pulls herself up on her crib. She laughs and smiles when we walk into the room. How did my newborn become this babbling, beautiful baby? Six months of growth, of tears, of learning, and of laughter.

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Lucille Amelia, I love you more each day. I remember the first few weeks we had you in our home. Everything felt new and foreign. So easily I could slip back into “time before you.” Now, six months later, it feels like living only truly began when you came into our world. Our past (without you) grows dimmer by the day. Our family has become this vibrant, growing truth, and years of pain are already being healed by your sweet presence.

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Nearly 18 pounds and 27 inches long, Lucy rests in the top 1/4 of the growth chart. I’m convinced she’ll be tall like her mama (I’m 5’9″) but only time will tell. Her eyes are still this unique gray-blue. It’s a color I haven’t seen before but one I’ll always love.

And what does Lucy love? She loves her mama and her papa. She loves cups and blocks. She grabs and scratches and explores the world with her eyes and her hands. Her intensity surprises and delights us. She pulls herself up if we put our hands in front of her, and she took her first assisted steps a few weeks ago. She squeals and giggles when we tickle her toes. She started eating on her 6 month birthday (Christmas) and this first week of solid food has been all about exploration. Carrots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chicken, yogurt. Her hands move quickly and adroitly from the plate to her mouth, but she still only explores…she’s not too keen into swallowing yet…and that’s just fine. I’m not eager to let go of our breastfeeding relationship anytime soon. We breastfeed A LOT, and I love it more and more.

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These first six months have been exhausting and exhilarating. Thank you, dear friends, for reading and supporting me and our family. Your kind words mean more to us than I can express! Here’s to the months and months to come. And Happy New Year!

Monet

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37 thoughts on “6 months of Lucille Amelia”

  4. Beth

    Happy New year to you, too, my friend! Lucy is adorable, and I know she’ll continue to bring you more joy with each passing year!
    Beth xo

  8. Becky

    Monet,
    I can’t believe that Lucy is 6 mos already. She is such a cutie, and I love to see all the beautiful pics of her. She has certainly brought so much joy to your family with many more years of joy to come.

  10. Debra Moutrie

    You can never truly explain to your child how much you love them, till they have one of their own! Love you both beyond words!

  11. Catherine

    Dear Monet, The days will go by like the blink of an eye.
    Enjoy each moment to the fullest. These times will come by but once. Each experience is unique and will find a place in your heart. The gift of being a mother is such a blessing.

    Have a wonderful New Year.

    Catherine
    xo

  19. Jenny @ BAKE

    she is so beautiful! I can’t believe how big she is now! the face she’s pulling in that last photo just kills me, she is just too cute for words!

  28. Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life

    Oh my goodness, she is so beautiful! (I think I say that every time, but it is so true!) I wish I had been fed Brussels sprouts as a baby; I didn’t eat some until a couple years ago and I have loved them ever since. 🙂 She is a sweetheart Monet; looking forward to the next six months until her first birthday!

  31. Louise

    As a new visitor to your blog, today is my first introduction to Lucille Amelia. What a beautiful name and such a gorgeous bundle of joy. As Catherine said, enjoy each and every moment, Monet. Document every move, new food, new word and new expression. You’ll be surprised at how many you’re in store for:)

    Thank you so much or sharing these moments with us, Monet, Enjoy:)

  33. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles

    Happy New Year Monet! May it be a year filled with abundance for all of you. I’m loving the action shots of Lucy tackling her food — her hair is too cute! I’m also wondering about my chances of finding a crochet/knit dress as beautiful as your daughter’s ;-).

  35. Mary

    oh, Monet! She is just lovely. What a precious little angel. I love the healing and the beauty that she has brought to your family. Hugs to all of you tonight! I’m so glad I stopped by your page tonight to see how you are doing.

    P.S. That dress!! It is perfect.

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