OK, it's that time. How in the world am I writing your 12 month post? It's been a year of many things... happiness, frustration, joy, anxiety, love, fear, appreciation, exhaustion, but I couldn't be more glad to experience all these things because of you, Adelaide. I remember saying early on that your first month or so was a whirlwind of emotion. I can say that your first year has been that as well as a whirlwind of time. What happened to my little baby? When I think about how you've changed in just one quick year it blows my mind. Gone are the days of our endless cuddling because you didn't have any other choice. Hello to the days ahead when you actually come to us to cuddle and while doing so, melting our hearts. I sniff you a little more, squeeze you a little tighter, and love you a little deeper with each cuddle because you're my baby girl... and I know it won't last forever. It hit me while making dinner the night before your birthday that when I put you down you will be a "baby" and when I get you out of the crib the next morning you will be a "toddler"... that's crazy talk. Now I know that you don't magically change overnight but it's symbolic in it's own way. There are many things I wish I could tell you right now but my brain can't get them all out and all you would do is smile at me anyway, only leaving me with more things that I'm unable to get out. So, know this, that we love you with all we have and that will never, ever change. You are the answer to so many prayers that your Daddy and I prayed and we see you nothing less than a blessing directly from God.
Alright, I felt like that had to be said so years from now you will know what you mean to us after knowing you for only one year.
On now to what you've been up to in your 12th month. We had a fun month and took the time to soak in the last few weeks of your "babyness".
Your teeth are still hiding as of now. Surely they are coming soon, right?
Eating hasn't changed much, you still aren't fond of food. Bread, Cheerios, and yogurt bites are pretty much the only things you will pick up and eat yourself. We are working on getting you more excited about eating.
You understand a few more words that we say to you. We can tell you to get your baby, dolly, ball, book, among others and you will grab them.
When Daddy comes home you get super excited. Lily and I do too, but you started clapping, smiling big, and squealing. It's super sweet and I think it makes your Daddy's day.
It took you about 2 weeks to fully embrace walking and since then you have been non-stop. You quickly figured out how to get up while sitting instead of crawling over to something to pull yourself up. It was kinda crazy to watch you take off. Even though we knew you were so close for quite some time we were still in a little bit of shock. You were a busy girl this month, literally.
Your birthday party was a blast. I will post on it separately but let's just say that Old MacDonald had quite the farm that day!
Your 12 month appointment to the doctor was the 27th. You got your finger pricked and several shots. Daddy held your hands again while I kissed/rubbed your head and told you that it was going to be okay. You quit crying when I picked you up and that made me feel better. Your stats showed what I was halfway expecting but afraid of. Your eating has affected your growth curve and you're not growing like they want you to. You were 16 lbs. 9 oz. (1%), 27 in. (4%), and head circumference was 16.5 in. (1%). Yikes! To say that I'm worried is an understatement. We will try over the next month to get you eating better by offering 5-6 smaller meals a day which should be fun since you don't like the couple of meals you eat now. We will try juice/whole milk and other calorie rich foods to help as well. In 1 month we will go back and if you're not eating better they will probably send you to a feeding specialist. Please, oh please, love eating soon! Until then we will keep trying and praying hard for you to overcome this. God is good always.
Your teeth are still hiding as of now. Surely they are coming soon, right?
Eating hasn't changed much, you still aren't fond of food. Bread, Cheerios, and yogurt bites are pretty much the only things you will pick up and eat yourself. We are working on getting you more excited about eating.
You understand a few more words that we say to you. We can tell you to get your baby, dolly, ball, book, among others and you will grab them.
When Daddy comes home you get super excited. Lily and I do too, but you started clapping, smiling big, and squealing. It's super sweet and I think it makes your Daddy's day.
It took you about 2 weeks to fully embrace walking and since then you have been non-stop. You quickly figured out how to get up while sitting instead of crawling over to something to pull yourself up. It was kinda crazy to watch you take off. Even though we knew you were so close for quite some time we were still in a little bit of shock. You were a busy girl this month, literally.
Your birthday party was a blast. I will post on it separately but let's just say that Old MacDonald had quite the farm that day!
Your 12 month appointment to the doctor was the 27th. You got your finger pricked and several shots. Daddy held your hands again while I kissed/rubbed your head and told you that it was going to be okay. You quit crying when I picked you up and that made me feel better. Your stats showed what I was halfway expecting but afraid of. Your eating has affected your growth curve and you're not growing like they want you to. You were 16 lbs. 9 oz. (1%), 27 in. (4%), and head circumference was 16.5 in. (1%). Yikes! To say that I'm worried is an understatement. We will try over the next month to get you eating better by offering 5-6 smaller meals a day which should be fun since you don't like the couple of meals you eat now. We will try juice/whole milk and other calorie rich foods to help as well. In 1 month we will go back and if you're not eating better they will probably send you to a feeding specialist. Please, oh please, love eating soon! Until then we will keep trying and praying hard for you to overcome this. God is good always.
Cute pose
My 3 loves... one of which is playing with a paci. Keyword being "playing". You're something else.
Cute smile while playing with Daddy. Nevermind that mean ole bruise above your lip.
You love to pull your books off the shelves... over and over and over.
One cool girl, and probably tired too.
Daddy gets you ready for bed each night. You pick up the vitamin drops bottle and box every single night to play with them. Creature of habit and I love it.
You took a liking to stuffed animals this month. This dog is one of your favorites!
You enjoyed your first storytime at the library. We went to the one for walkers up to 3 years so you were one of the youngest there. I sat in a chair and at first you wouldn't leave from your standing spot between my legs. After a while you ventured out and walked around a little, always looking back at me to be sure I was still there. I think you enjoyed it and I look forward to taking you back.
Playing with the singing dog.
Big sippy cup and serious face. You still prefer your smaller one.
Ransom came over to play. Your stance here cracks me up and makes you look all growny and stuff.
Some sweet Haydyn-loving time after you woke up from a nap.
Cheerios, the breakfast of champions.
Simply adorable.
You're loving the vitamin bottle and I'm loving your crazy post-bath hair!
Good morning birthday girl!
We do occasionally get our picture together.
You're a walking machine.
Your Birthday!!
Enjoying a book... love Sandra Boynton.
And the last monthly installment with Miss Sock Monkey... sniff, sniff.
Happy 12 month old! We love you, Adelaide.
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beautiful gal! And I still can't believe she is 1!!!
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