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We are back from California, Joe's school year started, and I am almost done with my residency applications!! So much happening. And in the midst of it, Adelaide is now 6 months old (I still can't say it aloud though - somehow 6 months seems way older than 5 months). She is developing quite the little personality - still smiles a lot and is quite content most of the time, but she's learned to be very demanding when she wants our attention. She's developed good dexterity in her hands, and she's interested in everything. It's so fun to watch her explore whatever she can get her hands (and mouth!) on, usually with raised eyebrows and wide-open eyes.

As of the last 2 weeks, she very reliably sits up on her own. She still doesn't catch herself if she falls, but thankfully she doesn't fall often! It is hard to imagine living with absolutely no idea that there are consequences to your actions. Like if you topple over onto your head, no idea that it will hurt, and no reflex to stretch out your arm and catch yourself. Until she figures it out, I'm happy to catch her whenever she needs it :)