It's almost here! Planning is underway for Brayla's 1st birthday and I still can't really believe it. Looking forward to the fun that awaits us when we have a 3 year old and a 1 year old! Here's what you've been up to in the last month:
-You are still wearing a size 3 diaper. We have a leftover stack of size 4s in the closet that I might try out soon, but you're still pretty comfortable in a size 3.
-I'd guess you weigh between 17-18 pounds. I feel like you have had a growth spurt recently, but I realize it more in length than in weight. You're still pretty lean and petite.
-You have officially outgrown all 3-6 month clothes. Now we are trying to get use out of the few warm-weather 6-9 month outfits we have before warm weather arrives and we can break out your new clothes.
-You take 3 6-ounce bottles a day. Since we dropped your nighttime feeding, you seem to drink your other bottles easier. You've also started to actually show signs of hunger, usually getting fussy at about 4:45 every day and shrieking with anticipation when you see your bottle.
-You eat 3 meals a day. You are liking yogurt for breakfast now more than you did in the past. You are also getting better at eating all of your meals. It used to be a battle to get you to eat, but now (unless you're teething) you eat just about anything we give you. You don't eat a lot, but at least we don't have to try to force-feed you anymore. !
-Your hair is still getting longer. It's definitely darker than your sister's and looks as though it might have some curl. We're just hoping for some defined, pretty curls and not the wavy frizz that your mom and sister have :)
-You have 6 teeth, getting two in the last month. You have your front four top teeth and you bottom two teeth. It looks like you'll end up with a little gap between your front teeth, but at least we don't have to worry about the vampire look.
-You are so so so so close to walking. You took your first two steps by yourself last Friday (April 6) and took three steps for me yesterday. Your steps are still more of a fall than a walk, but you're getting there. I just think you're so content with your current methods that you're not in a real hurry to change it up.
-This month you've started to say "momma" and it seems like you actually know what it means. You've also said "dadda" and Grandma W. thinks she heard you say "mamaw" and something like "dog."
-You still do not love your carseat. You've also started to be pretty feisty when I try to get you dressed. As soon as a shirt is over your head, you're ripping it right back off. Apparently you have your limits when it comes to your patience and overall calm demeanor.
-Things you love: clapping, playing patty cake, playing peek a boo, "talking" with Brynlee, bouncing up and down, trying to eat Turner's dog food, carrying around your burp rag, trying to steal snacks, playing with the fridge toys, climbing, opening the entertainment center and eating the DVDs :)
-Your hair is still getting longer. It's definitely darker than your sister's and looks as though it might have some curl. We're just hoping for some defined, pretty curls and not the wavy frizz that your mom and sister have :)
-You have 6 teeth, getting two in the last month. You have your front four top teeth and you bottom two teeth. It looks like you'll end up with a little gap between your front teeth, but at least we don't have to worry about the vampire look.
-You are so so so so close to walking. You took your first two steps by yourself last Friday (April 6) and took three steps for me yesterday. Your steps are still more of a fall than a walk, but you're getting there. I just think you're so content with your current methods that you're not in a real hurry to change it up.-This month you've started to say "momma" and it seems like you actually know what it means. You've also said "dadda" and Grandma W. thinks she heard you say "mamaw" and something like "dog."
-You still do not love your carseat. You've also started to be pretty feisty when I try to get you dressed. As soon as a shirt is over your head, you're ripping it right back off. Apparently you have your limits when it comes to your patience and overall calm demeanor.
-Things you love: clapping, playing patty cake, playing peek a boo, "talking" with Brynlee, bouncing up and down, trying to eat Turner's dog food, carrying around your burp rag, trying to steal snacks, playing with the fridge toys, climbing, opening the entertainment center and eating the DVDs :)
We can't wait to celebrate next month in God's gift of this precious girl to us. Happy 11 months, Brayla!
