Dear Periwinkle.
Happy thirteen months! So much has happened since I last
wrote I just couldn't bring myself to sit down and write it all down. I'd much
rather hang out with you.
You say several words now: kitty, ball, book, hi, bye,
uh-oh, mama, dada, and more. You also sign "more" and "all
done" and "milk." And when I ask you how old you are, half the
time you stick up your index finger: ONE! You also babble quite a bit, making
up words as you go. You and your brother both say "Ah-boo"
constantly, and I just wish I knew what that meant.
You are a trouper when your brother tries to bite you, but
you exact your revenge by often bonking him over the head with whatever toy you
have in your hand. So you each have your own behavior issues that we need to
work on!
You cruise like a pro, and can even walk a few steps holding
only one of my hands. I definitely see you walking by Christmas! You wear us
down by insisting on walking from here to there, there to here, and back and
forth again and again. You are so proud of your walking skills, I just love how
your face lights up with such joy.
You've become a pickier eater lately, refusing eggs and
avocado, so I am constantly on the hunt for new foods you will try and eat. I
made cauliflower tots that you really enjoyed, so I will have to make them
again soon! At least you still like cheese.
Your hair is getting longer and curlier. You definitely have
my hair! I need to find barrettes, or you will be in pigtails every day! Either
that or we cut your bangs, which I don't want to do yet. You don't seem to mind
your hair in your face though.
You have transitioned to sippy cups very well, although we
still do bottles in the morning and at night. I'm hoping you transition off the
pacifier at naptime as easily, but somehow I don't think that will be the case.
When you are done eating your solid food, you let us know by dropping pieces
onto the floor next to your high chair. Sometimes you do the "all
done" sign. I prefer that, just so you know.
I can't wait to see what changes the next year brings! You
are such a fun and loving little girl (although feel free to get over the
"Mommy all the time" stage any time now) and I just love spending
time with you, even if I do collapse into bed at the end of the day.
Happy (belated) birthday, little girl!
Love,
Mama
The poor kids. You miss you on so much when you send them to daycare. Daycare workers can't take the place of mommy.
ReplyDeleteOf course they miss me, and I miss them. But they have learned so much there, and made some very sweet friendships. I loved being in daycare, and I hope one day they look back and have fond memories as well. They'll be in school soon enough anyways! And next time, post as yourself. Anonymous comments mean you're hiding from me.
DeleteWow. I hadn't considered that before. I need to go back and reconsider my life decisions and parenting skills.
DeleteThank you, anonymous commenter. Your insightful comments on our lives and your random concern for children you don't know is in no way sad and creepy.
Please, tell me more about how sad my children are.