Ruby Q

I still feel like I only have the workload of four and a half kids because Ruby has been so mild. But, I can tell she's going to push us up to five soon.

She's still not very interested in rolling over, but, will sit for a long time if we put her into position. I try to give her tummy time everyday to strengthen muscles and encourage rolling, but when the kids are home, they want to hold her. I don't blame them. We're all vying for holding time with Ruby. And wherever we take her people are vying for her as well.

Ruby's at the stage now where she wants to hold whatever she sees and if you take it away, the crocodile tears come spilling out.

This past week she's been enamored with paper. She wants to feel it, look at it, suck on it, and crinkle it. I took her visiting teaching during her normal morning nap time and she narrowed in on my Ensign magazine. She was on the brink of a complete meltdown, so, I started ripping out pages I didn't need to let her play with.

We couldn't be more grateful for this little girl. I absolutely love having a baby around again. And, as much as I love seeing her development, there's a part of me that keeps thinking "slow down Ruby." I know it won't be long until she'll prefer getting down and playing to being all cuddled up.

So, each day that I wrap her up in my arms, I'm thankful she still wants to be there. We love you Ruby Q.