Where did the last 6 months go?

Where do I even start? My baby is 6 months old today. In the past week she has learned to roll from tummy to back, then from back to tummy. She also has started sitting unsupported and will now object when you take something away from her.

 Seeing as she is likely our last one, I am having a REALLY HARD TIME with all of her progress! It is so bittersweet, I try to cherish every moment, every smile, every giggle, every time she rests her sweet little head on my chest. But I can't help feeling a little robbed in the process. Not being able to nurse has KILLED me, I absolutely hate having to hold her at arms length while hooked up to the pump, I just miss that, I crave that bonding that can only come through nursing...ok waa, waa...I'm going to suck it up now.

 But seriously, why does it have to go so stinkin' fast?!? If I could freeze time I would pick right now, my kids all at the ages they are now.

 More about my sweet Katurah...she is always waiting with a smile. She is such a happy little girl. Jess gets jealous because she saves all the best laughs for me. I figure it's only fair seeing as I birthed her and all. But she does just crack up everyday and when you get her going it makes you feel pretty special. The only other person she's ever laughed really hard for was my sister Meredith, I still maintain that her vision still hadn't developed and she thought Meredith was me...fine Ruffy she likes you to.

 Now that she can move more I'm seeing her feisty side come out. Amari will lay next to her and automatically Katurah rolls to grab her and gets a kick out of it when Amari tells her no...payback stinks little one;)

 Her cute open mouth laughs...LOVE THEM!!!

 My favorite time is at night with her. When the other kids are in bed and I can hold her without any distractions (not that they are distractions, but with potty training and getting snacks and someone always needing something, I just don't get enough Katurah during the day!). Even better is at night when she falls asleep laying on me, if I ever need reminded why being a mom is the best, there's a great reason.

 Look at those chins!

 One funny thing, when she doesn't have a flower in and I comb down her hair it looks like Hitler's. I know that is a terrible thing to say, but I'm not the only one to point that out! Considering our Jewish ancestry that just seems wrong.

Happy 1/2 birthday kiddo! We are so glad you are a part of our family. Mommy promises to try not to be to much of a cry baby forever. Someday you will understand.