Party of Five: One Year

Monday, July 2, 2012

One Year

Our sweet baby girl is one year old! We can't believe it!

This year was definitely the fastest year of my life! Luke's first year went by quick for me too, but having two kids has made life even crazier and even more amazing. And we wouldn't have it any other way!

Paigey, every month since you were born we have been getting a little glimpse of your personality, but within this past month we now know for sure that you are super sweet and cuddly, you get angry fast, you also get over it fast, you are funny and know it, you can turn on the charm and act bashful around others, you are super smiley and happy, you like your freedom, and you are pretty easy going.

You are officially walking and fast. I suppose you will be running in no time! You love for us to chase you and with the biggest smile and giggle on your face, you can't seem to move those legs fast enough to get away!

You have been drinking whole milk 3 times a day for a few weeks now and have no issues with it. You still take a bottle of milk before bed and sometimes in the morning if you don't drink it well with your breakfast. Other than that, you are just drinking water and you love it! If you see a water bottle, forget it. You want it NOW!

You are taking 2 naps and sleeping all night. You are pretty relaxed about when your naps are and when you go to bed, which is great! As I have mentioned before, you tend to sleep in later than your brother.

We still haven't found a food you don't like. I love it! I remember your brother starting to get really picky around 11 months, but you eat it all. You definitely have your favorites (noodles, cheese, bread), but really you eat everything off of your tray. You seriously amaze us at times! We are officially a 2 frozen pizza family now - just one doesn't cut it!

You are your brother's biggest fan. Even when he gets a little rough, you can't get enough. You are a tough cookie! You are also still Mama's little shadow! Daddy says you don't really whine all day long, but as soon as I walk in the door, you whine like crazy until I pick you up. And once I do, there is no putting you down for a long time. Believe me, I am not complaining. I will hold you and cuddle you as long as I possibly can.

You give kisses (especially to Daddy and your baby dolls), wave, play patty cake, dance, roll the ball, sing into a microphone, and talk on the phone.

You can say mama, dada, Nala, hello (or the sound that means hello to you), and hi.

You understand a lot of directions that we give you. Such as: get the ball, go upstairs, time to eat (you know where your highchair is for sure!), go bye-bye, go outside, and many others.

We go to the doctor next Monday for your checkup, but I am guessing you are around 24 lbs. Your thighs are still the best thing ever! And we have been holding strong at 8 teeth for awhile now!

You hair is getting so light and while you are getting more of it, it still isn't getting very long. You seriously have layers. I definitely can't give you a little ponytail on top yet! And your eyes are a greenish color - not as light as Daddy's, but not as dark as your brothers.

You are seriously just a joy to be around. You have turned up the fun notch in our family (and we were pretty fun before!). You are silly and sweet - just how we like it!