one year check up

Confession?

I freaking love BG's doctor's visits.

No, I don't love the shots, or the blood draws or any of that jazz, but the rest of it? I love.

I love finding out how she's grown, how well she's doing developmentally, and.. I kind of like the affirmation that she's doing well. That I haven't messed up too bad..

Yet.

Sue me. I like reassurance.

Baby Girl at just over one, weighed in at 25.7 pounds (why do I not have Jillian Michaels' arms?!?!) and was 30.5 inches long. Head circumference was 18 inches. She's in the 90th percentile for everything.

Developmentally she's doing great. Our ped confirmed that she talks A LOT for her age. No surprise here if you've ever met me. Clearly I passed along something. After watching her walk all over that room holding my finger, he remarked that her not walking seemed to be more of a confidence issue than a physical issue. Which, I'm not hugely concerned about her not walking. I know that varies. And trust, she gets exactly where she wants on all fours. She's fine.

She does have a small umbilical hernia still present that we'll continue to watch. Hopefully it will just close up on it's own. It has gotten much smaller since birth, but it's still there. We're also being sent to a pediatric opthalmologist in town to have them take a look at her left eye. Her tear duct still seems to be giving her some issues and while our doctor says it usually takes care of itself in the first year, since her's hasn't, he'd feel better if we went and had another look at it. So we will.

All in all this visit went much better than her last one. The doctor spent a ton of time with us and answered all of our questions which I was pleased as punch about. Thank goodness because last time I was NOT a fan.

Then it was shot time. AKA hand the baby to Dad time.

After one shot, BG was furious. Red faced, hitting, kicking, all good times. Her Dad was literally holding her down for the final three.

Seriously, no idea where that feistiness comes from.

::hiding in corner::

After they were done, she wanted nothing more than her Mama. Or maybe I needed her. Whatever.



I know I shouldn't be laughing, but y'all, she is SO dramatic. She was just squealing here to keep it going. If we quit fawning over her, she started the squeals back up. Such a mess.

After a short little nap (is my kid the only kid that is not slowed down by shots?!), Mr. P and I decided to take her to the park for a while. Nothing I love better than seeing those two playing together.


This girl loves the park.






I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that BG liked the end of the day much more than the beginning. She'll learn to love the affirmation.

wordless wednesday

13 months

I guess since my "baby" is now thirteen months old, she's not really a baby anymore huh?

Whatever. She's still my baby.

So my dearest Baby Girl, what are you up to at thirteen months old?

You still aren't walking. You'll take a couple of steps on your own, but you are not a fan. You will however, walk forever if we let you walk with us holding on to our fingers. You actually will do that forever and get mad if we try to pick you up and carry you.

You are a VERY fast crawler. You can disappear in two seconds flat. It doesn't help that you're figuring out the doors. If a door isn't shut all the way, you get through it in seconds. You also now know what the door handles do. Unfortunately in the apartment, we have pull down handles that you actually can work. Good thing we're moving soon!

You are a good eater. You have started showing some preferences this month though. Some days you love eggs and chicken, then the next you're throwing it off your high chair. You'll skip some meals completely, but you make up for it at the next one. You love milk and water. That's all you really get to eat. And you will eat your weight in Goldfish. You LOVE them.

We're working on the "all done" sign now. You can do it but you prefer to just chuck your plate off the tray when you're done which is not okay. We're working on that one...

You just started giving us kisses again. We now get full on mouth kisses and we love it! You are also so loving. You like to nuzzle up against our necks for a big hug. You still won't "give love" to your stuffed animals or dolls. Well, except for Max. You big time love him.

You are a social butterfly. When ever I take you anywhere, you just wave and wave at every single person you pass. We never get out of anywhere without having to stop multiple times to talk to people. You just draw them in.

You are still pretty shy though. When those people come up to us, you cuddle against me until you are completely comfortable. I'm actually pleased that you have some stranger anxiety. You need it to counteract all the waving!

You're more interested in books lately. I pulled some into the living room and you'll run over to them, say "book!" and just thumb through them for the longest time. You've also started sitting down with me long enough to read a few pages. I love that time with you.

You love to play "Where's Ella?". You get a big kick of hiding under your blanket and popping out at us. You just laugh and laugh.

You talk A LOT. You make all kinds of noises just to make them, but you also say "Mama", "Dada", "da-da" (cat), "dog" or "doggie", "book", "ba" (bath), "bye bye", "ball", "baaa" (what does the sheep say?), "uh-oh", "du" (duck), and "no no". You've got a lot to say!

You call all cats "dada!". If you see any cat, you call it that. You can point them out in a book and if we say "who says 'meow'?", you say "dada". Not sure where you picked this up but it's hilarious!

When we ask you, "What does a dog do?", you pant. So funny.

You still aren't hugely into tv or anything. You just will not sit still for anything. I can occasionally turn on a Baby Einstein dvd and you'll watch for a few minutes, but not the whole dvd. You are just TOO busy!



Stats:
Height: Around 31 inches
Weight: Around 26 pounds
Sleeps: Goes to bed around 7 at night and sleeps til about 8:30 every morning. Sometimes you get up around 6 or so and hang out with your Dad while he gets ready. Still taking two naps a day. Recently your morning nap is about 2 hours and afternoon nap is around an hour.
Clothes: Size 18 months and some 24 months
Diaper: Size 4 Pampers Cruisers during the day, and Overnights size 5 at night
Toys you are loving: your alphabet train that you can walk behind, Noah's Ark Little People, your piano Uncle Marine got you for your birthday, balls, books, and some puzzles.
Food: faves; green beans, peas, cheese, eggs with cheese (not plain!), bread (any kind), chicken, bananas, avacados.
Drinks: milk for breakfast and dinner, water during the day

This month has been quite the doozy at times as you are developing quite the head strong little personality, but you are just such a joy that we still have to remind ourselves that we really are this lucky, you really are our child! I hope you stay this outspoken and independent darling, but you could give me a break every now and then!

We adore you little one.

time with aunt ap

On Sunday, my BFF and her family invited us down to a park in Georgia to celebrate the April birthdays in her family. Mr. P had to work, but BG and I trekked down there to spend the afternoon with them.



Somehow, BG managed to snag herself a little birthday celebration of her own while we were there. She may not be blood family to them, but they still adore her!




We spent the afternoon watching BG and AP's niece play in the freezing cold river (you could not keep them out!), play on the playground, and basically run around like crazy people. Good times.



I'm just so thankful for AP's friendship and for the fact that my child adores her as well. Thanks so much for having us y'all!

project 365: catch-up

So remember when I used to post my Project 365 photos?

No?

Yea I barely do. But I've still been taking my photos, just not posting them so let's play a little game of catch up shall we?

WEEK 15:
Sunday, April 10th:

It's really easy to take pictures of this child. Such a joy.

Monday, April 11th:

Ready for her first pool day of the year!

Tuesday, April 12th:

BG and I enjoying cuddling together for her last bottle. Sigh...

Wednesday, April 13th:

We had Baby Girl's one year check up (post to come someday) on this day and after we took her to the park to play. Mr. P captured this photo of what a gorgeous day it was.

Thursday, April 14th:

We took BG to see the Easter Bunny for the first time... She was not a fan.

Nor was she a fan of these ears we tried to make her wear.

Friday, April 15th:

Such a ham..

Saturday, April 16th:

This is the face that I get to wake up to each day. She is such a joy.


WEEK 16
Sunday, April 17th:

Just a swingin'....

Monday, April 18th:

The bff came to visit and we spent some time at the pool. BG wasn't a huge fan of being "trapped" in a float, but hung out in it for a few minutes.


Tuesday, April 19th:
oops..

Wednesday, April 20th:

**I don't even know how I managed to snap this picture as these two are NEVER still!!**
BG and I headed into town to spend the day with Anne and Mac. I am so glad I'm getting the chance to know Anne better because she is such fun to be around. We did lunch and then spent the majority of the day talking while the kids played. It was so easy to be around them that we had a hard time tearing ourselves away at the end of the day. We can't wait to hang out again.

Thursday, April 21st:
Once again.. no photo. But in my defense this week was insane. So please forgive me Project 365..

Friday, April 22nd:

Mr. P trying to get BG settled down and into her jammies at the in-laws. She was NOT having it. She's trying to climb up him and get away. With her jammies still not buttoned.

Saturday, April 23rd:

Playing at the stairs at her grandparent's house.

WEEK 17
Sunday, April 24th:

An Easter photo shoot outtake. Someone thinks it's funny to pull up her dress. I thought we grew out of this months ago!

Monday, April 25th:
:)

Tuesday, April 26th:

Sweet, sweet girl..

Wednesday, April 27th:

Skyping with her Nonny and Pops.

And no.. I'm not letting her eat that entire thing of Puffs, but it's the only way she'll stay still for five seconds!!

Thursday, April 28th:

My tv watching buddy. Or tv sleeping buddy. Whatever.

Friday, April 29th:
AKA: Wedding day

We took BG on her first "hike" (aka we wanted pictures outside) after the wedding was over. I just love this picture of her checking out the waterfall. She loved it.

Saturday, April 30th:

Somehow this is the only picture I took this day. Yet one more adorable outfit that BG is too big to wear for the summer. Sigh. Guess this one is going on Ebay. Let me know if any of y'all want it first though! It's 18 months.