My Not-So-Little Girl

I can't believe it. In exactly one week, I will have a one year old. HOW did that happen?! And how have I not blogged about her since January?! I have so much to say about this little girl that I should be able to post every day!

Here is a recap of our year:

-May 12, 2010
Born at 5:01pm
6 lbs, 12 oz

-Started rolling over in September (4 Months Old)

-16 lbs, 4 oz at 6 Month Checkup

-We exclusively Breastfed for 6 months

-Her first food was Sweet Potatoes

-Started crawling in November (6 Months Old)

-Started pulling to a stand in November (6 Months Old)

-First tooth broke through on January 18 (8 Months Old)

-Climbed the stairs for the first time in February (9 Months Old)

-Took first steps in March (10 Months Old)


And now, almost 1 Year Old:

-She walks EVERYWHERE, and even tries to run

-She says "Hi", "Dada" and when she wants to "Mama"

-She says her own version of "puffs" (sounds like "pffff") and "juice" (sounds like "shhhh")

-She can sign "Milk" and "More"

-She gives kisses

-She can connect and pull apart Duplos

-She has 6 teeth, 4 on top, 2 on bottom

-She has started drinking whole milk, and as of this week is no longer breastfeeding

-She loves her "Lambie" and "Chicky"


I can't believe how fast this year has gone and how much my baby has grown. She is such an amazing little gift in our lives and I can't imagine loving anyone more than I love her. I'm so excited to watch her learn and grow, and can't wait to see the little lady she becomes.


Live, Laugh, Love

2011

Here we go....it's 2011 and I haven't blogged for you in a loooong time. Our little giggler. Well, she's giggling, all out laughing, sitting up, crawling, pulling herself up on EVERYTHING, eating solids and trying to stand on her own. She falls down a lot.

This little girl amazes me everyday. I can't believe how much of Pat and I that I see in her. You know, how she looks like me when she smiles and laughs, but she looks like Pat when she's being a brat? ;) She definitely has her moments that make me go, "Oh my poor mother." But for the most part she is a happy, healthy and fun little girl. She loves to eat. She's eating fruit and veggie purees and she loves Puffs. A lot. I think she may turn into a Puff soon. We've tried out some Little Crunchies and she liked the pasta noodles I gave her out of some soup. She's sitting in restaurant high chairs now with no problems and happily snacks throughout the meal.

My little girl is almost 8 months old and I can't believe it. The nine months that I was pregnant seem now like they took twice as long while this time with her as a little baby have flown by in double time. Before I know it she'll be walking and talking and as much as I wish I could slow it down, I love every moment that I get to watch her discover, attempt and succeed at something new. So, in this new year I look forward to a whole lot of new (milestones and experiences with my baby girl) and even a little bit of old (perhaps my "old" weight from before I had a baby??) and I do it all with beautiful and healthy baby girl, and a handsome and loving husband by my side. Look out world, here I come, and I'm ready to See More!