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| Anna moved up to the 1 year old class on Thursdays This (along with some chocolate covered pretzels) was our thank you gift to the ladies who have watched her since she was 10 weeks old. |
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| I said "Smile" and this is what I got. Unfortunately when the flash on my phone is on, this is what I get... |
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| She was trying to get her hat on. She even successfully got it on at one point, not correctly but it was hysterical. However, when I went to take a picture she quickly swiped it off! Stinker. |
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| She's showing how much of a sippy cup pro she is. It's still about month since we've had those b-words (bottles), she's doing well. |
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| She has learned that she can move her feet to make this little musical car go backwards. I'm guessing it won't be long before she figures out she can go forward if she moves her feet the other way. |
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| Grandma C requested a picture... this is what she got! Too cute! |
This was a good week as we were getting back into the swing of things after our vacation... in fact I often referred to it as "detoxing." Anna has done well, and is pretty much back into the normal swing of things.
One of my favorite things (so I'll start with it!) is how well Anna is communicating these days. It seems like there isn't a word she will try to say, at this point. This week's new impressive word was "Jeopardy!" It comes out more like "jepa-jepa-jepadee" but, hey! I think that's excellent. She is also doing really well saying "Please." Now all I have to do when she wants something is say "Anna, what do you say?" and she will say and/or sign "Please." It's absolutely precious! Anna also has started saying "this" a lot. She'll point at something she wants and say "this." (Then comes the whole "what do we say?" ) Anna has a lot of words at this point... here's what sticks out as her current list: Jeopardy, mama, dada, this, please ("peace"), night-night, teeth ("teet"), bye-bye, hi, fish, dog (duh), duck (duh), Grandma (mamaw), papa, nana/banana (both pronounced "nana"), ball (bo-- short o), Bob (also bo--- short o), Katie ("Taytee"), Todd ("To--- short o), Tuck (tu-- short u), Kimmee ("Mimmee"), more, all done, turkey, chicken, cheese.... and I'm pretty sure that's all I remember, but there are probably more.
Unfortunately, our amazing talker isn't an amazing walker. She is improving! She does really well pushing anything and everything, including turning around and/or backing up. So, we'll see. We may end up doing a little physical therapy to get this show on the road.... although everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) non-medically experienced says don't worry about it, she'll walk when she does. I may talk to another pediatrician in the practice and see what he says... so we'll see.
Anna is still a decent eater... although she is a pro with her sippy cups! It's only been a little less than a month since we gave up those "b-words," but you'd never know! She does so well with them! And, her milk intake is almost what it was with bottles... errr... I mean, the b-word. One thing that still remains true of Anna is that getting her to try something is the biggest hurdle. Once she tries it, she usually likes it, but unless it actually gets to her mouth... you'll never know! I have noticed, that a big hindrance to her trying something new... is how it feels, and how it has to get to her mouth. If it's slimey, it probably won't make it to her mouth... she doesn't like slimey. If it only gets to her mouth with a spoon, and she can't do it herself, then it may not make it to her mouth. Speaking of spoons... While Anna doesn't do very well with spoons (mostly plays with it), she does do pretty well with a fork! It's impressive actually! She likes to stab things on her own, and can also get it to her mouth (stabbing it is the hardest part for her).
Sleep is going okay, although every sleep session is usually met with tears. Every now and then I can get her to take a nap without too much of a fuss, usually there are tears. She goes to bed (usually) by 9, and then sleeps fairly solidly until 7/7:30, sometimes later.
Anna is still in her size 12 month clothes, I put a 18 month shirt on her this week, and she just about swam in it.... so it may be a while (at least with Carter's brand) til we're safely in 18 month clothes. She wears a 3/3.5 size shoe, and size 3 diapers.
Her favorite things are definitely Veggie Tales!! (Bob!! is a constant chant in our household). She also LOVES, LOVES, LOVES to be outside. Anna loves her rocking chair, sit-n-spin, and taking as many toys out of her toy chests as I will let her! She loves to watch Jeopardy, and the Big Bang Theory.. and pretty much anything with music. Anna also loves to look at pictures, and carry pictures around, especially pictures of her Aunt "Mimmee."
The Lord has been good to us, and continues to show us His mercies every day! I love our little girl so much! She is such a delight to us, and those she comes in contact with! I love seeing her mind process things, and see more of her personality. I am excited for each new week, new stage, and new thing she learns! It's fun (and sometimes exhausting and frustrating) to be her mom! She is such a joy, and blessing to us!! We love you, Princess!!
Thanks for checking in on us!!
Well, I think that's about it!!




































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