12 Months

I know you've all heard me say it um...probably a million times, but I canNOT believe my daughter is a year old. In some ways, it seems like yesterday that she was born. In other ways, I can't remember what life was like without her! :) The Lord has certainly taught me so many things this past year...like patience & how to be selfless & most importantly how to trust Him more. I'm so grateful for these lessons. It is my prayer that He continues to mold & shape me for His glory!!

Hadley wanted to tell a few things that have been going on...
1. I'm really, really tall. I go to the doctor on Tuesday, and I can't wait to see how tall I am!
2. I'm still wearing a size 3 diaper.
3. I can still wear some 9 months clothes, but mostly, I wear 12 month. 18 months are really too big, but my mommy bought lots of this size last year when they were all on clearance. I hope I can grow enough to be able to wear them.
4. I like to feed myself. I prefer to eat things that I can pick up with my hands. I'm still learning to use a spoon & fork.
5. My mommy was so excited because she thought that I wasn't going to be a picky eater. Boy was she wrong. I don't really like to eat much....unless it's a carb or something sweet.
6. I also hate white milk. I spit it out of my mouth & refuse to drink it. This has stressed my mommy out quite a bit. She's tried everything...1/2 milk 1/2 formula...and (and before you judge my mommy try walking a mile in her shoes) so we called the pediatrician & he said to just add a little chocolate. I guess chocolate milk is better than no milk at all, right?
7. I was in the hospital for almost 6 days. I was very sick with a bad strep bacteria in my ears. But, Jesus was with me & he gave me a calm spirit.
8. Because of this little experience, I've become a little spoiled, and my mommy is having to re-train me. Boy! This is no fun at all!!
9. I took my first steps exactly 1 week before my birthday. I've still been a little scared of falling, but now I'm getting the hang of it very quickly. Sometimes, I think I'm a pro & start to run & then fall down. I'll get it though!
10. I still go to bed around 7:00. I wake up between 6:15-7:00.
11. I still LOVE my paci...
12. and I've become more & more attached to my lovie (the one that Aunt Julie gave me is my favorite). I call him bunny. My mommy & daddy realized that I will walk a looooong way to get "bunny." So, I've practiced walking more this way.
13. I say mama & dada...I make lots of other sounds & noises, but I don't say too many other words. I can bark like a dog & moooo like a cow.
14. I know some of my animals already & I can point to them in my books!
15. I love Peaches the Cat & she is very sweet to me & lets me pet & annoy her. This surprises my mommy very much! Peaches is normally a very mean cat & doesn't like new people...especially children. My mommy thinks that Peaches knows that I belong to my mommy.
16. Did I mention that I LOVE the water??! Every time I see the swimming pool I'm dying to get inside...it doesn't matter how cold the water is!
17. I love to be outside too.
18. It melts my mommy's heart when I give her hugs & kisses.
19. My mommy has been weaning me, and I only nurse once when I first wake up in the morning. I think my mommy misses it more than she thought that she would.
20. I started going to Mother's Day Out, and I LOVE my teacher Mrs. Deb Deb. She takes such good care of me, and I love playing with all of my friends.
21. I really like my new car seat, and I like to ride facing forward.
22. MUSIC! I love it, and I will dance when I hear it.

Well...I'm awake from my nap, so I will have to resume this list in another post!