Our Little House: 25 weeks!

Over the past week Wren came down with her second cold :( This one hit her pretty hard since she wasn't quite over the first cold but it allowed her to have a sick day at home with Jay for some quality bonding time. The nights were a bit rough for all of us with Jay and I taking turns cradling Wren in her recliner to keep her semi-upright so she could breathe and sleep. Even though nose breathing has been tricky Wren hasn't stopped wanting her pacifier. We elevated the head of Wren's mattress to help a little with breathing and that does seem to bring a little relief. Wren is no slouch when it comes to figuring out what she doesn't like and Nosefrida is high on her list. She bats the tube away with her left hand while turning her head as far away from us as possible. I tried reasoning with her and even demonstrating on myself so she could see how painless it is! I then resorted to trying to teach our nearly-6 month old how to blow her nose but I got no where. Then I got out the bulb aspirator to show her what her other option is and got away with that once and only once... Luckily the cold is on its way out the door!
On Saturday Aunt Liz, Cousin Karsyn and Grandma T. came for part of the day to visit and exchange Easter gifts. Wren received a bunny book, stuffed lamb, and hair bows from Karsyn. Just when you think your child cannot get any cuter just add a bow to their hair and be amazed! The plastic grass in her Easter basket was the highlight for Wren. The Reese's peanut butter egg for Aunt Crystal was a huge hit and Jay and I had that thing devoured less than an hour after our guests left. You know me so well, sis!
On Sunday one of Jay's college buddies and his wife and daughter visited from Portland. We were excited to meet three month old Vivianne - so tiny! It seems like the 3 month mark was so long ago! It was great to exchange stories and be the ones to give advice - we certainly seek out enough of it and it's nice to be on the giving side for a change.
We had two more outings in the stroller riding front facing. It seems that we are still in an adjustment phase on that one.
New food: mashed banana. Results: mixed. How much Wren likes something seems to depend on her mood and alertness. Banana was introduced as a morning meal addition. We are still rotating through avocado, sweet potato and butternut squash in the evenings.
Teeth: nothing moving this week.
Clothes: Preparing to transition to 9-month sized clothes, still in 9-month pj's but will be out of those soon, it seems. Wren gets to borrow clothes from Karsyn and now has an impressive wardrobe to choose from - including shoes!! We recently transitioned Wren to size 2 Thirsties diaper covers which should fit through potty training. Amazing how the right fit makes such a difference!