:: Stats ::
Weight : 20 pounds 3 ounces
Height : 29 inches
Who ever said you were allowed to turn 1 year old!? I cannot believe it.
As I am writing this, I can't help but remember the day you were born. I remember your dad and I feeling so anxious, excited and overwhelmed as we checked into the hospital.
No one can prepare you for labor; the intensity of the day, the emotional roller coaster, the pure exhaustion, and the profound joy that all takes place during the anticipation of meeting a brand new person, only known by God, but loved immediately by so many.
1 year later, we love you more than we ever thought possible. Your life this year has been the most incredible blessing to us and we are so thankful for the privilege of being your parents.
:: Feeding ::
This month, we have been working on replacing the remaining 2 feedings with formula to prepare for our trip to Nashville. We replaced the morning feeding last and I finished breast feeding for good the day after Christmas! I will say that slowly replacing them was a great way to ease into the end of a big milestone. By the time we replaced them all, I was really enjoying the freedom that came with bottles and loved allowing other people who love you to have that special time to feed you.
:: Sleeping ::
I am happy to say that we have been so fortunate with you and your sleeping habits! You are still consistently sleeping around 7pm to 7am every night. You still nap twice a day usually 9am and 1pm for about an hour and a half each time.
You love your crib and most of the time when you wake up from your naps, you like to play in there for a few minutes while you wake up. You have started reaching for your crib instead of snuggling when we are getting you quieted down and want us to tuck your blanket and lovies around you...melts my heart every time!
:: Fun Things ::
-You've started warming up to people more and more. You have started noticing when you are entertaining people and love the attention...as long as they don't try to hold you!
-You have developed an obsession with Elmo!
-This wasn't fun, but you had a really bad cold this month that made you feel so sick for a few days that all you wanted to do was snuggle and lay in our laps while we rocked you. It was so sad but kinda really sweet too :)
-You want to dance...always.
-You have started doing the motions to sing along songs, bring me books that you want to read, point to things you want, and shake your head no when we get it wrong...growing up before our eyes!
-This month we have entered into a preview of the terrible 2's! With all of this new found knowledge and forming opinions and testing boundaries, somewhere along the way you started to throw mini tantrums. You whine and fuss when you don't get your way, when something is taken away, or sometimes just to embarrass me in public! Your dad and I are going to need some serious prayer for wisdom, patience, and grace in this new phase of parenting!
-The chickens are your new favorite animals. You chase them around the backyard and squeal when we go feed them or collect eggs.
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