Hard to believe that my little baby is growing up this fast... going to be one and a half year old next month... WOW. Each week she learns something new and acts just a little bit older. She learns so much so fast its almost scary.
1. Gracee has a big girl bed... we took her crib down and she now has a toddler bed. She really likes it. At nap time I say "time to take a nap go get in bed" and she runs to her room and gets in her bed like a big girl! It is adorable.
2. Gracee loves her brother too much... they play so well together one minute and then the next they are fighting over a toy (Grace likes her brothers toys more then her own). For the most part they are best friends. Jared really wanted Gracee to go to school with him on his first day!
3. Gracee smiles for the camera... she went through a stage where she saw the camera and ran (I have been taking pictures of this little girl since she came out!) and as soon as she could walk there was no more sitting still pics -- when we went to Branson Jared taught her how to stop and smile for the camera!
4. Gracee is a daddy's girl... it seems like each month she gets closer to her daddy. He has always been her favorite person but this month she is really upset when he leaves to go to work, super excited to see him race, and when he comes home she has her hands up ready for him to scoop her up and carry her out to the shop!
5. Gracee has a mullet... the back of her hair is growing so fast but the side and top are still way shorter... we put it up in pig tails but I must say it has turned into a mullet (she looks way better then Joe Dirt)
6. Gracee says moma a lot... usually everything is dada but lately she has been saying moma more often. I LOVE IT!
7. Gracee wants to talk BAD... she gets so frustrated when she wants something and we don't get it right away... Jared used to do the same thing, take your hand and walk you to whatever it is... but Gracee is a whiner, she tries to talk but when we don't understand she just yells.
8. Gracee likes to sit on the potty... but she isn't sure why she has to take off her diaper. Its so funny, every time some one goes to the bathroom she has to go too! Starting to get serious on potty training this month!
9. Gracee doesn't eat much... I guess that is what happens when you go from baby to toddler. She eats like a bird, a little here and a little there but nothing too big.
10. Gracee loves to run... its cute when I say "hurry hurry" she starts to run. Sometime she even puts her hands behind her like a cape on superman flapping in the wind. She is goofy... makes me laugh out loud just to picture it!
She laughs at her dad and brother all the time. She loves to watch cartoons, play with her babies, work on the race car with daddy and bub and brush her teeth. Oh and she LOVES shoes. I feel like I could on for days talking about all the new things Gracee is learning and teaching us... until next month.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Month 16
Gracee Mae... what a bright little girl we have? She is growing up to be such a wonderful little lady. New things each day - here are her sixteenth month lessons:
1. Gracee loves to climb... she has mastered climbing the stairs very well, or even a step or two then yelling because she wants to get down! My mom and dad have a television stand that is just her size to climb as if it were a stage (they have a 60 inch T.V. that is in the shop). Both of the kids climb up there and start shaking their butts!
2. Gracee just moved up to size 5 diapers... the four Huggies Snug and Dry fit we need to move to the next size... we are actually working on potty training (sorta) we brought Jared's potty chair down from storage and when we see her hunched down in the corner we know it is time to get her on the pot.
3. Gracee is still a great eater... she went through a time where she didn't eat much at all just a little here and a little there but its good stuff! She loves green beans and frozen peas! She is still a good chip eater and like crackers and all that stuff.
4. Grace understands... when I ask her something she knows what I am talking about! I just asked her where her fingernail clippers where and she started pinching her fingers... I have asked her to go and get her shoes before and she brings them to me or tries to put them on herself. Its just crazy how much she learns from watching her brother (both good and bad)
5. Gracee loves magnets... she can play with the magnets on the back of the front door forever. she just lines them up walks away then looks at them and takes them off the door and does it again.
6. Gracee is a reader... she has always liked books but each day she wants to get the books off the shelf and sit on your lap as you read them to her. She just learned how to put them back on the shelf and get a new book. We read all the time.
7. Gracee is growing fast... she is 32 inches tall and weighs 26lbs 4 oz! She isn't a baby anymore and she lets us know that often. Gracee doesn't really like to be held anymore she would rather walk like her big brother!
1. Gracee loves to climb... she has mastered climbing the stairs very well, or even a step or two then yelling because she wants to get down! My mom and dad have a television stand that is just her size to climb as if it were a stage (they have a 60 inch T.V. that is in the shop). Both of the kids climb up there and start shaking their butts!
2. Gracee just moved up to size 5 diapers... the four Huggies Snug and Dry fit we need to move to the next size... we are actually working on potty training (sorta) we brought Jared's potty chair down from storage and when we see her hunched down in the corner we know it is time to get her on the pot.
3. Gracee is still a great eater... she went through a time where she didn't eat much at all just a little here and a little there but its good stuff! She loves green beans and frozen peas! She is still a good chip eater and like crackers and all that stuff.
4. Grace understands... when I ask her something she knows what I am talking about! I just asked her where her fingernail clippers where and she started pinching her fingers... I have asked her to go and get her shoes before and she brings them to me or tries to put them on herself. Its just crazy how much she learns from watching her brother (both good and bad)
5. Gracee loves magnets... she can play with the magnets on the back of the front door forever. she just lines them up walks away then looks at them and takes them off the door and does it again.
6. Gracee is a reader... she has always liked books but each day she wants to get the books off the shelf and sit on your lap as you read them to her. She just learned how to put them back on the shelf and get a new book. We read all the time.
7. Gracee is growing fast... she is 32 inches tall and weighs 26lbs 4 oz! She isn't a baby anymore and she lets us know that often. Gracee doesn't really like to be held anymore she would rather walk like her big brother!
8. Gracee loves ICE... every time you have a drink with ice in it she yells and holds her hand out, as soon as you start to give her a piece she just laughs and gets so excited!
9. Gracee is a daddy's girl... when she hears the shop door open she stops whatever it is that she is doing and stands up and says "dada" then runs for the kitchen. She gets so frustrated cause she wants to talk so bad... she just yells and squeals trying to tell him all the fun stuff we did that day.
We have awesome kids and if I didn't take note throughout the month I wouldn't remember half of Gracee's new lessons. Our kids make me so proud - thanks again for learning with us.Sunday, July 20, 2008
Month 15
All you hear when she is walking through the hall to the kitchen is her little feet slapping on the tile... a sweet sound, makes me smile every time. She is so smart and keeps teaching us each month... 15 months lessons:
1. Gracee is BIG... no more 'baba' we decided to take it from her on her 14 month birthday, wasn't too hard, dad wanted to give in a few times in the night but I stayed tough and she never had a clue! She is now a sippy cup drinking pro~ Nuby is her favorite, and she sleeps through the night again, no bottle to go to bed so her diaper isn't near as full in the night! Next coming potty training!
2. Gracee loves strawberries... she really liked the dried fruits from Gerber, strawberry and banana, so we have had strawberry shortcake a few times for desert and I cut a few up one night and she LOVED them.
3. Gracee wants to be outside... all the time! Jared can't go out with out a buddy! She wants to be right by his side. A lot of the time that is fine for Jared but when she starts 'working' on stuff that he didn't want her to touch he is ready to send her back in the house!
4. Gracee is in a size 18-24... and she looks so cute in them! She is so tall ~ her upper body is long so she has been wearing 18 months since her first birthday, it's funny 'cause now when we shop for clothes its not in the baby section. A lot of the stuff is in the toddler isle. Oh and she wears size 5 shoes. Still in a size four Huggies Snug and Dry diaper.
5. Gracee is a good eater... we try to feed her whatever we are eating for lunch and dinner, for the most part she eats dry cereal, oatmeal, toast, or a waffle in the morning (eggs and bacon is a fave too) and we are trying to feed her less hot dogs and chicken nuggets (she loves dog-dogs) She just started wanting to feed herself (around the 13th) funny cause I still feed her Gerber #2's for her veggies and she really likes to be big and do those her self! Tons of new pics on http://www.krumeesnapshots.blogspot.com/
6. Everything round is a bracelet... toys, bub's toy tires, my hair bands, she is a princess and loves to be girly. Its funny cause one second we are playing with dolls and strollers then the next she is outside working with Jessy in the shop getting messy!
7. Gracee isn't really excited about bath time... this month she just likes to get in, get soapy (maybe eat a jar of food) and then get out.
8. Gracee loves rich chocolaty Ovaltine... so funny! My girl friend has turned us on to Ovaltine and now it's Jared and Gracee's favorite! They both love to drink a glass before they go to bed.
9. She can talk... she is the biggest copy-cat I have ever met. Grace even changes the tone of her voice. She has added a few new words to her vocabulary: uh-oh, that, look, thanks, dog-dog (doesn't get the g that well but it's dog-dog) and yep.
10. Gracee can also make the sound of animals: dog, fish, kitty-cat, and monkey. She knows where her eyes are, belly button, toungue, nose, and hair is...So cute!
She is growing up to be such a wonderful little girl; keeps us on our toes. How lucky we are to be blessed with such wonderful kids. Until next month...
1. Gracee is BIG... no more 'baba' we decided to take it from her on her 14 month birthday, wasn't too hard, dad wanted to give in a few times in the night but I stayed tough and she never had a clue! She is now a sippy cup drinking pro~ Nuby is her favorite, and she sleeps through the night again, no bottle to go to bed so her diaper isn't near as full in the night! Next coming potty training!
2. Gracee loves strawberries... she really liked the dried fruits from Gerber, strawberry and banana, so we have had strawberry shortcake a few times for desert and I cut a few up one night and she LOVED them.
3. Gracee wants to be outside... all the time! Jared can't go out with out a buddy! She wants to be right by his side. A lot of the time that is fine for Jared but when she starts 'working' on stuff that he didn't want her to touch he is ready to send her back in the house!
4. Gracee is in a size 18-24... and she looks so cute in them! She is so tall ~ her upper body is long so she has been wearing 18 months since her first birthday, it's funny 'cause now when we shop for clothes its not in the baby section. A lot of the stuff is in the toddler isle. Oh and she wears size 5 shoes. Still in a size four Huggies Snug and Dry diaper.
5. Gracee is a good eater... we try to feed her whatever we are eating for lunch and dinner, for the most part she eats dry cereal, oatmeal, toast, or a waffle in the morning (eggs and bacon is a fave too) and we are trying to feed her less hot dogs and chicken nuggets (she loves dog-dogs) She just started wanting to feed herself (around the 13th) funny cause I still feed her Gerber #2's for her veggies and she really likes to be big and do those her self! Tons of new pics on http://www.krumeesnapshots.blogspot.com/
6. Everything round is a bracelet... toys, bub's toy tires, my hair bands, she is a princess and loves to be girly. Its funny cause one second we are playing with dolls and strollers then the next she is outside working with Jessy in the shop getting messy!
7. Gracee isn't really excited about bath time... this month she just likes to get in, get soapy (maybe eat a jar of food) and then get out.
8. Gracee loves rich chocolaty Ovaltine... so funny! My girl friend has turned us on to Ovaltine and now it's Jared and Gracee's favorite! They both love to drink a glass before they go to bed.
9. She can talk... she is the biggest copy-cat I have ever met. Grace even changes the tone of her voice. She has added a few new words to her vocabulary: uh-oh, that, look, thanks, dog-dog (doesn't get the g that well but it's dog-dog) and yep.
10. Gracee can also make the sound of animals: dog, fish, kitty-cat, and monkey. She knows where her eyes are, belly button, toungue, nose, and hair is...So cute!
She is growing up to be such a wonderful little girl; keeps us on our toes. How lucky we are to be blessed with such wonderful kids. Until next month...
Friday, June 20, 2008
Month 14
What to say? She is so smart, adorable, and growing like a weed! Our monthly lessons:
1. Gracee has more teeth... I know huh? A full mouth of teeth until those two year molars! She ran a fever for about a week so we went to the doctor (Jayden had strep throat) so we wanted to get Jared and Gracee's checked -- but the next day three teeth popped in! Then the 16th a few days later!
2. Gracee found her nose... she sticks her finger up her nose for no reason. It is really cute but Jared doesn't understand why sissy gets to pick her nose and he doesn't!
3. Gracee knows her body parts... you can ask her "where is your belly button?" and she lifts her shirt up and laughs, or "where are my eyes?" and she will point at your eye (watch out sometime she may try to poke them out!) She is still really good at the fishy noise too!
4. Gracee is running... she can't be outside without someone right by her side, she just darts for the street. Jared has no interest in crossing the street (unless someone he knows is going then he asks if he can go, holds hands and looks both ways) but Gracee she just likes to run, My dad and Jessy were working on the race car as they were watching her... and she was across the street by the stop sign the next time they looked up!
5. Gracee is getting harder to take pictures of... as you know I take tons of pictures of the kids, Jared doesn't like it so much but Gracee used to just sit and smile... now she runs if she doesn't want her picture taken.
6. Gracee likes to stand in the bath tub... she loves to take a bath, when I start the water to fill the tub she just starts giggling, I say "come on sis its tubby time." and she runs to the bath room... but she gets in throws all the toys out, even the wash cloth, and then splashes a bit and is ready to get soapy and jump out! Gracee goes to bed around 9:30pm
7. Gracee has been trying more table foods... she has a ton of teeth but still acts like some things choke her up, she makes the gagging sound and it freaks me out. She loves crunchy stuff but has tried chicken, sandwich meats, dried fruits, and we just found out she loves bananas (as long as you feed it to her while the skin is still on it -- you cant take it out and cut it into pieces or else she just throws it on the floor)
8. Gracee loves her bubba... Jared just started t-ball and sissy is his biggest fan, she squeals when she sees him on the field! She loves to be by him all the time, when he is coloring, playing in the shop, running from her... she just loves her bubba!
9. Gracee yells instead of talking... we are working on words rather then pointing and yelling. She still calls everything dada, she does say dog (daa) and mama (when she isn't happy) but for the most part I think this little one will be a talker very soon! She jabbers all the time and is the biggest copy-cat (I don't remember that with Jared and that boy is brilliant!)
Thanks again for learning with us. We love being parents and couldn't be more blessed with our two very perfect little people!
1. Gracee has more teeth... I know huh? A full mouth of teeth until those two year molars! She ran a fever for about a week so we went to the doctor (Jayden had strep throat) so we wanted to get Jared and Gracee's checked -- but the next day three teeth popped in! Then the 16th a few days later!
2. Gracee found her nose... she sticks her finger up her nose for no reason. It is really cute but Jared doesn't understand why sissy gets to pick her nose and he doesn't!
3. Gracee knows her body parts... you can ask her "where is your belly button?" and she lifts her shirt up and laughs, or "where are my eyes?" and she will point at your eye (watch out sometime she may try to poke them out!) She is still really good at the fishy noise too!
4. Gracee is running... she can't be outside without someone right by her side, she just darts for the street. Jared has no interest in crossing the street (unless someone he knows is going then he asks if he can go, holds hands and looks both ways) but Gracee she just likes to run, My dad and Jessy were working on the race car as they were watching her... and she was across the street by the stop sign the next time they looked up!
5. Gracee is getting harder to take pictures of... as you know I take tons of pictures of the kids, Jared doesn't like it so much but Gracee used to just sit and smile... now she runs if she doesn't want her picture taken.
6. Gracee likes to stand in the bath tub... she loves to take a bath, when I start the water to fill the tub she just starts giggling, I say "come on sis its tubby time." and she runs to the bath room... but she gets in throws all the toys out, even the wash cloth, and then splashes a bit and is ready to get soapy and jump out! Gracee goes to bed around 9:30pm
7. Gracee has been trying more table foods... she has a ton of teeth but still acts like some things choke her up, she makes the gagging sound and it freaks me out. She loves crunchy stuff but has tried chicken, sandwich meats, dried fruits, and we just found out she loves bananas (as long as you feed it to her while the skin is still on it -- you cant take it out and cut it into pieces or else she just throws it on the floor)
8. Gracee loves her bubba... Jared just started t-ball and sissy is his biggest fan, she squeals when she sees him on the field! She loves to be by him all the time, when he is coloring, playing in the shop, running from her... she just loves her bubba!
9. Gracee yells instead of talking... we are working on words rather then pointing and yelling. She still calls everything dada, she does say dog (daa) and mama (when she isn't happy) but for the most part I think this little one will be a talker very soon! She jabbers all the time and is the biggest copy-cat (I don't remember that with Jared and that boy is brilliant!)
Thanks again for learning with us. We love being parents and couldn't be more blessed with our two very perfect little people!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Month 13
Its funny all the new things that have happened in a month. I planned on doing the first year's lessons and then doing something different but I really think that keeping note off all the new stuff she learns each month will make a really neat keepsake when she is a mommy. Gracee's new lessons:
1. NO BABA... yeah right! I planned on bottle breaking miss thing on her one year birthday, not working out... I'm a softy and when its time for the little princess to go 'night-night' she needs that stinkin thing... it would be different if she wasn't so picky about the food that goes in her mouth.
2. Gracee drinks from a big girl cup... she used to drink out of a sippy cup but she would rather have a straw from a big cup. Just water... not into juice or milk from a cup yet.
3. Gracee is still in size 4 Huggies... my big ol' lady is still wearing snug and dry size 4. We buy the big box from Sam's!
4. Teething when will it end? Gracee now has 12 teeth... she got her top molars (barley poking through) 4-19-08 and had a temp for almost two weeks, she didn't whine too much but the last two weeks she hasn't slept through the night and needs to be rocked to sleep... I think that they are just about done coming through and we can get back on a normal schedule.
5. Bootail loves to get into drawers... she likes getting all the pens out of daddy's desk and she really likes to get the paperclips and rubber bands out of mommy's desk. She just wants to help work!
6. Gracee likes to push buttons... she is the perfect height to push the buttons on the T.V. and she really enjoys herself... makes the volume go up then down and changes the channels.
7. Bootail likes to climb... up the steps, climb the couch, on top of her picnic table, she even climbs her brothers step stool and gets stuck (she doesn't know how to get down yet!)
8. Gracee is eating more table foods... she has tried and liked hot dogs, American cheese, toast, waffles with butter, bacon, chicken nuggets, eggs, pringles and crackers.
9. Gracee can walk... she took her first steps 4-22-08 (a year to the day we brought her home from the hospital) she was stiff legged for a while but now she learned that she could lean forward just a little and it makes her go fast!
10. Gracee isn't too sure about grass... Its so cute she will walk on the side walk just fine but as soon as you put her in the yard -- she is stuck! Well that was until today... now she can walk in grass (with shoes) but very very slowly!
Its great being a mommy of two perfect little people. I am so blessed to be with them 24/7 and see all the new stuff they are learning. My kids are good listeners and follow the directions (for the most part) & they are both so smart. Thanks for reading all of Gracee's new lessons.
1. NO BABA... yeah right! I planned on bottle breaking miss thing on her one year birthday, not working out... I'm a softy and when its time for the little princess to go 'night-night' she needs that stinkin thing... it would be different if she wasn't so picky about the food that goes in her mouth.
2. Gracee drinks from a big girl cup... she used to drink out of a sippy cup but she would rather have a straw from a big cup. Just water... not into juice or milk from a cup yet.
3. Gracee is still in size 4 Huggies... my big ol' lady is still wearing snug and dry size 4. We buy the big box from Sam's!
4. Teething when will it end? Gracee now has 12 teeth... she got her top molars (barley poking through) 4-19-08 and had a temp for almost two weeks, she didn't whine too much but the last two weeks she hasn't slept through the night and needs to be rocked to sleep... I think that they are just about done coming through and we can get back on a normal schedule.
5. Bootail loves to get into drawers... she likes getting all the pens out of daddy's desk and she really likes to get the paperclips and rubber bands out of mommy's desk. She just wants to help work!
6. Gracee likes to push buttons... she is the perfect height to push the buttons on the T.V. and she really enjoys herself... makes the volume go up then down and changes the channels.
7. Bootail likes to climb... up the steps, climb the couch, on top of her picnic table, she even climbs her brothers step stool and gets stuck (she doesn't know how to get down yet!)
8. Gracee is eating more table foods... she has tried and liked hot dogs, American cheese, toast, waffles with butter, bacon, chicken nuggets, eggs, pringles and crackers.
9. Gracee can walk... she took her first steps 4-22-08 (a year to the day we brought her home from the hospital) she was stiff legged for a while but now she learned that she could lean forward just a little and it makes her go fast!
10. Gracee isn't too sure about grass... Its so cute she will walk on the side walk just fine but as soon as you put her in the yard -- she is stuck! Well that was until today... now she can walk in grass (with shoes) but very very slowly!
Its great being a mommy of two perfect little people. I am so blessed to be with them 24/7 and see all the new stuff they are learning. My kids are good listeners and follow the directions (for the most part) & they are both so smart. Thanks for reading all of Gracee's new lessons.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Month 12
So much changes the first year of life... going from a tiny squashy baby to doing and learning new things everyday... breast milk to formula to cow's milk... keeping your head up, sitting up then walking... pureed baby food to finger foods then table food. What a journey it has been and how much we have all learned. This is my first baby and I am so proud of how well I have documented her growth - as well as mine. Life completely changes when you become a mom... I am so proud of the mother I have become and the choices I have made.
Jared has been mine since he was 18 months old. He has taught me so much too, if you think being a mom is hard... try being a step-mom! Life never gives you too much, and I am thankful for all the bad times just as I am of all the good times. I couldn't be more pleased with my son, he is so smart and understanding... I sometimes forget he will only be turning four, I expect so much out of him because of the things he says and does. He is a very good little boy and adjusts well with his situation. God gave him two sisters within months of each other and he went from only child (on both sides of his family) to big brother. I have the best kids!
Here are Gracee's 12 month lessons:
1. Gracee stands up in the middle of the room... doesn't have to hold on to anything, she goes for sitting up, to the squatting position, then all the way up standing like a big lady!
2. Gracee has her one year molars 3-27-08... she was eating lunch one day and I noticed she had something in the back of her mouth, I tried to get it out, thinking it may be paper and realized... those are teeth! I was so excited... she didn't really cry or anything, her nose was runny but I just assumed it was a head cold!
3. Gracee loves her 'baba'... we have been working on using a sippy cup during the day and only having a bottle at nap time and before bed, but I don't know that we will make that one year goal of no bottle after the birthday! Its alright, once she starts eating more solid food she wont want that bottle!
4. Gracee loves blocks... she has always played by herself very well, but when she gets the blocks out she can play forever! She still loves to play with all of her brother toys but sometimes he would rather her play with her "baby toys"
5. Gracee gives kisses... we have been working on blowing kisses for a while now... she waves bye-bye and smiles really big... sometimes she will say bye-bye and other times she will blow a kiss (if she don't decide to chew on her hand when it gets to her mouth)
6. Gracee doesn't do bows anymore... she doesn't really like anything on her head, hats, bows, ponytails... hehehehe she just likes her long locks to blow in the wind!
7. Gracee took 10 steps... I was soooo excited! Jessy had just stepped out so he missed it but how cool? I was there to see my baby girl walk across the room for the first time! 4-10-08 I love being a mommy!
8. Gracee goes to bed at 9:30 and is up by 5am! Its funny to think that she was such a sleepy baby when she was tiny and now she is up at 5am... she don't stay up long (cause mommy is still tired) I change her wet diaper and give her a 6oz bottle and she goes back to bed til 8ish. when bubba wakes up.
9. Gracee plays so well by herself. I love that she doesn't need me to be by her side all the time. When she gets sleepy she does get clingy and if I were to leave the room to get her bottle she may start to scream, but it is fake, and not all the time.
10. Gracee is a daddy's girl! She loves Jessy... she can be playing having a great time... and then Jessy walks in the room and whatever she has in her hands she drops it and 'turbo' crawls to her daddy... he swoops her up and they both laugh and are so happy!
11. Gracee loves to pick up her toys... it is so cute, her favorite thing to do while her brother is building with the blocks -- is take them and put them back in the container! She puts the cars and other toys in the toy box! It is soooo cute! When she eats in her high chair and she is done but still has food on her tray, she puts it in the cup older, to let me know she is done! She loves to be clean and organized!
All of her firsts are now her all the times... She is the best thing I have ever done! It's hard to believe that she is already one year old. Congrats to all of her accomplishments and remember to always take note but don't compare to other babies... everyone is different and everyone is special! My kids are at different ages and stages in their lives but have such a great bond. We are truly blessed. Thank you for reading and learning with us.
Jared has been mine since he was 18 months old. He has taught me so much too, if you think being a mom is hard... try being a step-mom! Life never gives you too much, and I am thankful for all the bad times just as I am of all the good times. I couldn't be more pleased with my son, he is so smart and understanding... I sometimes forget he will only be turning four, I expect so much out of him because of the things he says and does. He is a very good little boy and adjusts well with his situation. God gave him two sisters within months of each other and he went from only child (on both sides of his family) to big brother. I have the best kids!
Here are Gracee's 12 month lessons:
1. Gracee stands up in the middle of the room... doesn't have to hold on to anything, she goes for sitting up, to the squatting position, then all the way up standing like a big lady!
2. Gracee has her one year molars 3-27-08... she was eating lunch one day and I noticed she had something in the back of her mouth, I tried to get it out, thinking it may be paper and realized... those are teeth! I was so excited... she didn't really cry or anything, her nose was runny but I just assumed it was a head cold!
3. Gracee loves her 'baba'... we have been working on using a sippy cup during the day and only having a bottle at nap time and before bed, but I don't know that we will make that one year goal of no bottle after the birthday! Its alright, once she starts eating more solid food she wont want that bottle!
4. Gracee loves blocks... she has always played by herself very well, but when she gets the blocks out she can play forever! She still loves to play with all of her brother toys but sometimes he would rather her play with her "baby toys"
5. Gracee gives kisses... we have been working on blowing kisses for a while now... she waves bye-bye and smiles really big... sometimes she will say bye-bye and other times she will blow a kiss (if she don't decide to chew on her hand when it gets to her mouth)
6. Gracee doesn't do bows anymore... she doesn't really like anything on her head, hats, bows, ponytails... hehehehe she just likes her long locks to blow in the wind!
7. Gracee took 10 steps... I was soooo excited! Jessy had just stepped out so he missed it but how cool? I was there to see my baby girl walk across the room for the first time! 4-10-08 I love being a mommy!
8. Gracee goes to bed at 9:30 and is up by 5am! Its funny to think that she was such a sleepy baby when she was tiny and now she is up at 5am... she don't stay up long (cause mommy is still tired) I change her wet diaper and give her a 6oz bottle and she goes back to bed til 8ish. when bubba wakes up.
9. Gracee plays so well by herself. I love that she doesn't need me to be by her side all the time. When she gets sleepy she does get clingy and if I were to leave the room to get her bottle she may start to scream, but it is fake, and not all the time.
10. Gracee is a daddy's girl! She loves Jessy... she can be playing having a great time... and then Jessy walks in the room and whatever she has in her hands she drops it and 'turbo' crawls to her daddy... he swoops her up and they both laugh and are so happy!
11. Gracee loves to pick up her toys... it is so cute, her favorite thing to do while her brother is building with the blocks -- is take them and put them back in the container! She puts the cars and other toys in the toy box! It is soooo cute! When she eats in her high chair and she is done but still has food on her tray, she puts it in the cup older, to let me know she is done! She loves to be clean and organized!
All of her firsts are now her all the times... She is the best thing I have ever done! It's hard to believe that she is already one year old. Congrats to all of her accomplishments and remember to always take note but don't compare to other babies... everyone is different and everyone is special! My kids are at different ages and stages in their lives but have such a great bond. We are truly blessed. Thank you for reading and learning with us.
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