Last month you finally decided to start crawling. It's a funny crawl where you use both arms at the same time and push with one leg while keeping the other crossed in front and you just drag it forward with you. People say it looks like you have a broken leg! It's pretty funny to watch, but it works just fine for you and you are quite fast when you are determined. Usually mommy is what you're after, but sometimes it's something like your sister's toy or the gate was left open and you see your opportunity to taste some of that delicious cat food. Seriously kid, I can't imagine that it tastes very good but who am I to judge?
You are such a little ham and it's really hard to be serious about things like telling you it's time for bed when you are giving us cheesy smiles and funny faces. You are so stinkin' cute and you know it! You are a total goofball and you always brighten my day.
Balls seem to be your favorite things to play with. And anything your sister has of course. Doesn't matter what it is, if she has it, it must be better than whatever you've got. Your most important goal in life seems to be getting your sister's little stuffed bunny, Swirls. You go after that bunny every chance you get.
Right now you are going through the I only want mommy phase. It's nice to be so loved, but it is a little difficult to have you cry and throw a fit every time I need a little break. You still absolutely love your daddy, but usually only when I'm not in the room.
Recently, you have been fighting sleep. Naps and bedtime are turning into quite a battle. The world is such an exciting and interesting place now and you don't want to miss out on anything! I know there is so much to see and discover, but you really need your rest. You are much happier when you are well rested. For some reason, babies don't seem to understand that.
Now that you've mastered crawling, you really want to move right on to standing and walking. You pull up on things all by yourself and you're getting really close to standing on your own. We can tell that you are very frustrated that you want to do things that you can't do yet. As a result, you have turned me into a jungle gym! You spend your time in constant motion, climbing all over me, wanting to stand and walk but also wanting my help and support to do it. It's quite exhausting, so hopefully you figure it out soon.
Since you have been so focused on motor skills lately, language has taken a backseat. Your favorite word is still uh-oh and is usually said as you purposely drop something on the floor. You will occasionally still say dada and mama, but mostly you are just babbling nonsense. You have said ball (ba), Raeya (aya), and you still say hi a lot. You also sign milk and please. You are very good at communicating and are always pointing to things.
Well, I think that's all I've got for now. Tomorrow we are doing your one-year photo shoot with Uncle Jeff and I've been busy planning your first birthday party. I can't believe you are already going to be one-year old! I love you so much my sweet Sunshine and can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us.
Oh wait, I almost forgot that you have 4 new teeth! All on top which makes 6 total including the 2 on bottom you already had.
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