6 months bottoms up

 Sweet baby Z is 6 months old.  She is still such a fun, even tempered, sweet, and adorable little girl.  She continues to grow like a weed.  I have no idea how long she is or how much she weighs but we will find out next week at her doctor appointment.  Zara is a chatty little girl.  Our days of going out to eat have temporarily come to an end.  She doesn't cry but she talks as loud as she can for as long as she can.  I think it is cute but the other people out to dinner might not think it is.  Zazi has started to scoot and is pushing up on her hands and knees to move around.  Time to start baby proofing our house:)  she reaches out to me and gives hugs, she is a determined little spirit who is ready to move around on her own in this world.  I love her so much.  Yesterday I started crying tears of joy playing with her.  I cannot wait for this summer so that we can play and explore.

I am doing well.  I am finally back to my pre-pregnancy weight and I am ready to loose 10 more lbs.  I have been so busy and I can't wait to slow down and just enjoy being a mama.  Sometimes it is hard to find balance in my life but when I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted I just do my best to reconnect with my midline and know that soon I will have the chance to reignite my yoga practice.  I have been reflecting on parenting and how I thought I would parent and the reality of being a parent.  I am aware of many different parenting styles and have heard from many the "right" and "wrong" way to parent but I must say that I think the only "right" way to parent is to let go of any idea of how you should be a parent and just tune in with your babe.  Not all babies are the same, there is no cookie cutter way to be a mama.  I feel like the only way to be a mama is to let go of what you think you "should" do and chime into what your baby needs.  I am doing things I didn't "think" I would do but it works well and I have a happy baby.  Zara is so peaceful, her needs are being met, she feels secure and loved.  What else could a parent want for their sweet babe?