Lucky 13

I'm a little late with this... just a few days.

You are no longer just a year old, you are now 13 months!  I feel like your birthday was so long ago. 

You continue to light up our lives every single day.  You awake with a smile, and you go to bed with a smile.  You actually have started asking to go to bed.  You will walk into your room and point to your bed.  We can set you in your crib, turn out the lights, and that's all it takes.  You get yourself situated and your out!  We haven't had to come to your rescue in the night either.  You can find your pappy and put yourself right back to sleep.

You've perfected walking.  You walk everywhere!  Non-stop! Its so cute to watch you go.  You are getting faster, but you haven't quite gotten to a run yet.  I know its not long.

You're favorite word is Dog.  Its really your only word.  You can sign for more, but you can only say dog.  You must say it a million times a day.  You got to meet your cousin puppy, Holley at thanksgiving and at first you were scared, but as soon as you saw how soft and sweet she was, that's all you wanted. DOG!  DOG!  You love petting Woody.  Although, he hasn't quite warmed up to you yet.  You have been very gentle with him, so I think he's just a little shy.  Once he realized you will pet his belly any time you want, he might warm up!

You continue to be a good eater.  You loved Thanksgiving dinner.  You ate everything on your plate.  You especially loved the pumpkin whoopee pie for dessert.  I would say your favorite food is avocado.  I can demolish half of one in no time.  You also love blueberries, and edamame.  You are a sucker for snacks.  You know where they are on the counter and you will go over and point for them.  Veggie straws and puffs are favorites, but goldfish and graham crackers might be taking over. 

You are still a tiny tot.  Although, I can see some of your 9 months clothes getting short.  It just depends on the brand.  12 month things still swallow you up.

You love the bath tub.  You've discovered you can splash and it makes you giggle.   You also love the bubbles in the tub.  You could play in it all day if it didn't get cold.  I can't wait till the summer and the swimming pool.  I should go ahead and look into swimming lessons!

Christmas is coming.  You've been so good with the tree.  You like to look at it and you are very good about not touching it.  We tried to baby proof it as much as possible.  The tinsel always catches your eye and you love to grab some and wave it around.  You've been a very good girl this year and I'm sure Santa will bring you lots of good things.  Grammy is coming again this Christmas.  This year she will be here for an entire week, so you can have lots of Grammy time!

Speaking of baby proof- we've have to secure most all of the kitchen cabinets.  One by one you've discovered you can get into them and what treasures you can take out.  We let it go for a while but after cleaning up a million koozies for the millionth time, I called it quits.  Sorry to ruin your fun, but you'll understand one day.

You've learned to blow kisses and give hugs.  You like to sit in peoples laps and you love to bring us books to read.  Nana got you Highlights magazine for your birthday and you love to read it... over and over.. and over. Its your favorite toy right now. 

I'm amazed every day at how much you learn and how much you change.  Its such a delight to see and experience.  You are so inquisitive and expressive. I'm thankful everyday to have you in my life.