Blog 6-9 Months – Margot

Month Seven: Flight No.2

Margot’s seventh month kicked off with an exciting trip to Sweden to visit my family. We stayed in a great Airbnb and spent most of our time catching up with distant relatives. Our days were filled with beach outings, visits to an elk farm, poolside fun, and long walks, all under unusually warm September weather. It was in Sweden that Margot truly began to move around. While she didn’t do the traditional crawl, she somehow managed to end up in different spots around the room, whether by rolling, commando crawling, or pulling herself along. This new development meant it was time to put up the baby gates again and be more vigilant about her surroundings, especially with Albie’s non-age-appropriate toys. With Albie’s love for Lego and its tiny pieces, we had to be extra cautious. Thankfully, Albie is incredibly clever and protective, always keeping an eye on Margot and gently removing any small pieces she might pick up. It’s heartwarming to see him being such an amazing big brother.

Month Eight: Our Favourite Season

October is my favourite month of the year. I adore fall, the darker evenings, the cooler temperatures, and the vibrant changing leaves. This October was particularly special as it coincided with Margot turning eight months and our sixth wedding anniversary. We celebrated by spending the day at our family pumpkin place, Algy’s farm. It was surreal to bring Margot to a spot we’ve cherished with Albie for the past four years. October also marked Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time for us to reflect and remember the babies we’ve sadly lost and support our friends who have experienced similar losses. A delightful surprise this month was Margot taking her first steps. She’s only managed two consecutive steps so far, but she’s incredibly steady on her feet. She’s consistently pulling herself up and standing, looking both happy and surprised with herself. It won’t be long before she’s walking properly, just like her big brother, who started walking at the same age.

Month Nine: Tis the Season of Flu

Month nine has been all about the flu… with children, it seems the illnesses never end. We’ve taken it slow this month to rest and recover. Albie and Margot bounce back so quickly, while us parents take a bit longer. The highlight of our month was watching Margot take seven consecutive steps. She’s becoming more confident with each step and looks so proud when she does them. The cutest part is when she’s concentrating so hard, she sticks her tongue out. Albie is loving this stage because he enjoys chasing her around the room and playing catch. It’s the first time I’ve seen them play together properly, and it excites me to see their relationship grow.

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