8/31/05 - Getting Bigger

Eva continues to astonish us with her growth rate. She's so tall and has rolls of baby fat, and looks so much older than other babies her age. It's safe to assume at this point that she's doubled her birth weight, and is now a hefty 16 pounds. The weather has been so hot lately, I've had to put baby powder under the folds of her neck to prevent chafing. Eva's also incredibly strong. She's been able to lift her head since she was born, but her head and neck control has increased dramatically since. She loves to stand up on our laps and look around, and though she needs us to hold her balance, she can support her own weight quite well. Her little fingers have a good grip as well, and it can be difficult to pull things out of her grasp. This week she started reaching out for objects for the first time, instead of just grabbing whatever brushes past her hands. She managed to pull a little dangle toy off her car seat and put it in her mouth the other day. She's also started to roll from her back to her side and back again. Our little girl is growing up!