Here's the word from Babycenter, and right now it's pretty accurate. She took a four hour nap today--must be having a growth spurt and I enjoyed that time to be productive!
"Because of separation anxiety, this can be a tough time to be away from your baby for any length of time. But it may also be hard to travel with your baby right now. He's become used to his surroundings and familiar faces, and he likes predictability. So being on the road can disrupt his sense of security and routine, especially when visiting a new place or meeting lots of strangers.
At this age he doesn't grasp the concept of travel, but he'll realize he's in an unfamiliar place. Be ready for some cranky, clingy behavior and prepare plenty of distractions — picture books, noise-making toys, nesting blocks, hand puppets, and definitely his lovey, if he has one. Schedule plenty of downtime away from all the strangers to let him decompress."
It is very sweet to see her give an extra-tight hug to whomever is holding her before consenting to a pass-off. She doesn't get fussy about it, though. Gilana still enjoy new people, and enjoys exploring new territory at her own pace.
Loving this little girl!!!!
August 17, 2009
9 Months Old!
What a sweet little monster we have the priviledge of hiding from... Gilana loves to growl at us as she chases Daddy and Mommy around the house. She is quite a ferocious little terror (ha!) and we love seeing how fast she can move. Gigi is handling her sprouting teeth with the strength of a little lion cub and rarely complains about those 6 little toothies. Her toothy display is now centered with two on the bottom and 4 on top. She's a trooper!
For my birthday (Tasha), we headed down to Long Beach/San Pedro for a fun romp around the town. Gilana greatly enjoyed the aquarium experience. Byron decided to do it up proper by revisiting the restaurant where he proposed. We reflected on the fact that just a few short years later we were back with a baby and another in the oven. Gilana was a smash hit at our lovely dinner at the Reef restaurant. We were out till 10:30pm, and Gilly-bean spent the evening munching Prime Rib and waving at the other patrons in her sweet pink frock.
Good times!
For my birthday (Tasha), we headed down to Long Beach/San Pedro for a fun romp around the town. Gilana greatly enjoyed the aquarium experience. Byron decided to do it up proper by revisiting the restaurant where he proposed. We reflected on the fact that just a few short years later we were back with a baby and another in the oven. Gilana was a smash hit at our lovely dinner at the Reef restaurant. We were out till 10:30pm, and Gilly-bean spent the evening munching Prime Rib and waving at the other patrons in her sweet pink frock.
Good times!
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