Five times the fun!: why do they grow up so fast

I am a little late at posting this. Isabel really turned 6 months last Wednesday. Can you believe it? The last few weeks we have been cleaning out the house of all things "newborn". It really is bittersweet. Unless God has some miraculous plans of his own, we have considered ourselves blessed with 3 babes and our baby chapter is almost over. Now with Iz able to move on her own, the swing has been replaced with a jumper, the bouncy seat has given way to a real high chair and the infant tub has become obsolete. I am still nursing her which has opened a brand new chapter in my life. My other two were weaned by 6 months (both on their own doing). Iz shows no signs of stopping at this point, although she gets very distracted if there are any noises around.

We are looking forward to having (dare I say) two toddlers... I am sure we are in for some craziness and a lot of fun. The girls LOVE playing with each other and J is happy to sit with them and play with baby toys for now. I do realize it will be at least a few months until Iz is walking, but seeing as that she has become mobile more quickly than her bro or sis, we aren't giving in to the hope that she will wait until her first Bday. Our other two were up and walking (well) by 10 1/2 months. We expect Iz to be doing the same by 10.

So....what does a 6 month old look like???

I am 16 1/2 pounds! (a whole 2 pounds heavier than my sister was at 6 months).

I am 26 inches tall. (75 % taller than most girls my age....no surprise here just look at mommy and daddy)

I am eating small pieces of table food along with my jar baby food.

I can say "ma ma" and "da da" though I don't understand the association at this point.

I can hold a toy in one hand, and move it to the other.

I can sit on my own.