Well now that she is past her 6 month birthday she is really starting to get good.
Last week, after a monumental effort, she managed to flip over from her back to her tummy. Then she remembered that it sucks being on your tummy and cried. It is notable that she hasn’t tried it again.
Not worrying too much about flipping she has concentrated her efforts on sitting up on her own. This she can do unaided for short periods but she soon comes a cropper when she makes a lunge for something and falls on her face. The upright moments are lasting longer each day though so it won’t be long before ahe is able to ‘go solo’.
Sylvia’s dexterity is now quite amazing. She can turn things around and swap between hands no problem. She is always after something to handle and has a quite unbelievable reach. Things you think she will have no chance of grabbing are soon in her grasp. Her arms must extend somehow??
Deborah has made a start on the weaning but Sylvia doesn’t appear to be very impressed. She quite likes gnawing on a crust of bread or maybe licking a banana. Swallowing, however, seems a bit too far. I’m sure she’ll get it at some point.
Overall, the report card is looking good. I’m going to give her a B+.
Keep up the good work!
