5/25/2014
Dear Brookelynn,
Another month has come and gone, it amazes me how fast time passes by and how just a few months seems like a lifetime ago all at the same time.
You are growing quickly and becoming your own little person but, you are still our little peanut according to the doctor's measurements at your 9 month appointment. It's so funny to see you stand and try so hard to walk more than a few steps because you are so small (it's incredibly cute).
You have the most adorable spirt and I love to see you light up when we play patty-cake and you clap your little hands. Now that you stand on your own you love to shake your booty during our dance parties! The way you get excited to put your lipgloss on aka Chapstick brings a smile to my face every time , you know exactly what to do and pucker up as soon as you see Mommy put hers on, I better have yours on hand! I love watching you have tea parties with your puppies and as you put makeup on your dolls and comb their hair. You're the little girl, I've dreamed of my whole life, my very own mini-BFF (I loved your shirt you wore on Mother's Day-'Mommy's my BFF!' and my presents too)! Unfortunately, you have inherited some not so nice things from me, as well, you don't like to share because you're a hoarder...Mommy is not a hoarder in a bad way, I just don't like to let people use my things because they don't take care of it the same way I would-except for Glammy, she's my only exception! But, we will continue to work on your sharing, it's mostly books you won't share, you really do love to read and that's perfectly ok with me.
As much as I love you, you cut at least 10 years off my life on 4/25, you gave Mommy quite a scare this month when you spit up and it came out your nose too. You're poor acid reflux was acting up and I was so scared I considered calling 911-it was that bad (but your Daddy is 911)! So instead I called Glammy who rushed over to find out you were just fine. I hope you will grow out of your acid reflux soon.
Baby Steps:
You've been standing alone for quite some time now but on 4/27 just a few days after your 8 month birthday you took your first unassisted steps. On 5/17 you took five unassisted steps and we continue to work on this new skill daily. Soon enough you'll be running around. You think your a hot shot to walk around the table with your purse or shopping bag on your arm.
New Adventures in Food:
We've started feeding you table food (4/29), now that you have two teeth. You love Gerber puffs but the first real table foods you had were avocado and carrots. You gagged on the avocado and the carrots ended up everywhere but in your mouth. You are excellent at picking up food with your fingers but not so much at eating it. You also hate the texture of whole bananas as well...but you love some puréed ones. And with peas you just roll them around in your mouth and never actually eat them...this is why I call it an adventure in food.
Miss Gabby:
So the attitude has resurfaced, so Miss Tudie is back, but this time she has a little (sometimes loud) voice to match her spunk...yes, I'm talking about you! You are a talker and talk all day long. You've added some new words and even some phrases to your growing vocabulary. On 4/29 you learned your very first Spanish word, Hola, you say it as 'Oola'. On 5/1 you said Bye, Bye, and Ow. On 5/13 you said boo (during a game of peek-A-boo). And on 5/19 you said, wow...which has turned into oh, wow. You also learned another sign to add to your list of sign language skills, 'I want'. In addition you now shake your head no too. You also have started calling your Grandpa, Pa-Pa and say things like ut-oh Papa. And when Daddy comes home from work you squeal with delight and say, Hi, Dada! As for Mommy you only say my name when you want some lovin, especially while swimming and when you wake up from your morning nap. Finally, you are attempting to say please, but for now it comes out as just the sound a 'P' makes.
Peace, Love & Baby:
Your 9 month pictures turned out exactly how I imagined them, soft, romantic, vintage, hippie, beautiful. I love the teepee we used which is now all set up in your room to play in. It's the perfect reading spot for you and I can't wait to have sleepovers in it when Daddy goes to work when you are bigger. Your 12 month pictures are scheduled and planned, and I can't wait to surprise everyone with my ideas! The only hint I will give is that it's soo you!
Our Little Mermaid:
Finally, this month you started swim lessons (Infant Swim Resource) and it's amazing, in just two weeks time (10 days 10 minutes each) and you can roll over, float, and hold your breath. I can't wait to see how the course finishes out and to see your new skills. You love the water and now bath time has become little more messy as you kick and splash but he smile you get on your face is worth the splashes to the face!
9 months old! As you would say, Oh wow! I can't believe your 9 months old, it's amazing when you think about it. It took 9 months in Mommy's belly for you to form into the most perfect version of yourself and here we are 9 months from your birth and just when I think I couldn't possibly love you anymore you prove me wrong! I love you more than the whole wide world and back again my sweet pumpkin pie! -XOX!
