Baby Journal: 1 Year

Dear Lorelai,

One year ago we finally met you in person. I don't even know where to begin thinking back on this last month and last year.

You are the happiest little girl I've ever met. You do get cranky, sometimes, but it is almost always due to a lack of sleep. You are curious, and quiet. I cannot say enough how much you love to "read" your books. You often will crawl away from us to another room, where we will find you sitting flipping through another of your books.

You have two little teeth and love to push your walker around in circles in the living room. You have somewhat taken a few steps, but nothing remotely steady. You hate using a sippy cup, and we are waiting for the day you decide you'll drink more than just a little out of one. We've bought just about every cup imaginable.

Lady Grey is still your most favorite toy, and you squeal whenever you see her. Of course she hates that, but has learned that we will pet her if she sits still and allows you to poke and squeal at her.

There is so much joy in our lives because of you. I can't wait to get home, just to see you. You smile so big, and so much. Although you often get chatty in church, when you are quiet you love to look back and smile at all the people behind us.

You waive and like to pat yourself on the belly (this is normal right??). You smile when a song comes on that you know, and you love to eat. You literally pulled a donut out of my mouth this week and ate it. This month you started to get into the cabinets, which is entertainment for both of us. You also love to brush your teeth at night.

We love you. And are so excited for our little girl to keep growing up.

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