Tackling Bad Habits at 7 months

Hello!  This month might start to be a bit difficult.  I only say that because at 7 months your baby might be starting to pick up different things you do.  They might start to notice how you treat people, what you eat, how you treat your body, what you say, what you watch, and most importantly how you treat their family.  If there are some habits you have been meaning to change, now might be the time to do it. With that being said if you want to comment below and share what you want to change I will hold you accountable, if you want me to.  :)
Here is the good news: your baby is also picking up on those good habits you have too!  I have personally tried to work out while my baby is awake so he sees it as a normal thing mommy does. My husband and I have also been trying to not bring electronics to the dinner table and for about a half an hour after dinner so we can have family time before the baby goes to bed. At first it was awkward to eat without the TV but our nights go a lot more smoothly and we enjoy the time we have together more than we used to.

Roller Derby
Whether or not your baby is crawling they are working on those skills.  You can help them and keep them entertained at the same time!  Get a bottle or something that rolls well and put things inside it like rice, bells, brightly colored puff balls, or really anything your baby finds enticing.  You can also put things on the outside that your baby likes.  Or if you are really lucky, your baby might find that the plain old water bottle is exciting how it is! Show your baby how to roll it and push it along to help them chase after it.  If they aren't interested you will need to spice things up with colors, sounds, and textures.  When they are motivated by their new toy they will try that much harder to scoot, crawl, and roll to their heart's content.

Lullabye
Its no secret that I love the Beatles and I love Rockabye Baby.  I love this song because of the bubble sounds. They remind me of playing Mario when he is in the water. :)

Octopus' Garden

"Octopus's Garden"

I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden in the shade

I'd ask my friends to come and see
An octopus's garden with me
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade

We would be warm below the storm
In our little hideaway beneath the waves
Resting our head on the sea bed
In an octopus's garden near a cave

We would sing and dance around
Because we know we can't be found
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade

We would shout and swim about
The coral that lies beneath the waves
(Lies beneath the ocean waves)
Oh what joy for every girl and boy
Knowing they're happy and they're safe
(Happy and they're safe)