I feel like every month I'm completely shocked that my baby is another month old. I mean I've already ordered her first birthday invites. STOP growing!! I'm truly trying to cherish each moment with her, especially our bedtime routine. Don't get me wrong it can be a struggle to get her to sleep sometimes, but once she's a sleep I just want to hold her for a bit longer before putting her in her crib.
Stella is definitely on the move these days! Basically any activity is difficult. Changing a diaper takes way more than two hands. And don't turn you head even for a second because she will be into the next room or climbing on something! She's crawling like the speed of light (she loves to crawl towards the bathroom or Brodie's bowl--she turns to see if anyone's watching then goes ahead! Cute but mischevious all the same) She loves to cruise--holding onto the ottoman, entertainment center or her babydoll stroller. She loves her stack toys and is beginning to learn how to stack them back. The toys have become musical instruments when banged on the hardwood, tile, or air vent! She thinks its the funniest thing. She's even climbed one stair (with us hovering over of course)
We've started a new daycare. Our happy go lucky baby has sailed right through the transition. She once again is one of the youngest in her class, which has lead her to want to do what the big kids are doing! She quickly cut out a bottle and is now eating 3 "meals" and 4 bottles. I think we will work on cutting out another bottle soon. Also she is eating lots of finger foods: puffs, cut up fruit, cheese. She loves yogurt too!
She finally said Mom/Moma a total of 3 times! Mind you she was sick but it still melted my heart (she hasn't said it since though boohoo) Jabbering nonstop most days. Teething--that top left tooth should be showing itself any day now. We've been battling a bit of sickness-pink eye and ear infections. The first antibiotic didn't completely clear the infection so unfortunately she was sick for a long time! But she's much better now thank goodness!
Stella is growing!! At her sick visit she weighed 20lbs 2 oz! She's wearing some 6-12 mos and 9 mos, but mostly 12 months (onuses, etc) She has short legs, long fat torso so dressing her is a bit difficult but all the same still fun! Still size 3 diapers.
Sorry no time for pictures...as I'm a little late getting this posted! More to come later (we've been busy)
