And so you are one. (This means you are a one year old and one of a kind.) Grandad and I weren't at your party but heard about it from your Mama. You had a photo in pants and a t-shirt announcing that you had your first birthday and then you were dressed in a beautiful birthday dress as was fitting for the occasion. You looked so special in the photo we saw. The party was held at your Grandma's house in Wilmington. The theme was Boxes and Bubbles with a bit of Star Wars added. Your Dad had helped your Grandma get the house ready. And then it was the day and some friends arrived. The children including Kaylynn and Patrick had a wonderful time building and crawling through the boxes and tunnels. Your tent was also part of the fun. Grandma had bought a bubble machine which was a big hit. You had a cake
Your first year has been amazing to us. From a baby to a walking, signing little girl has been fun to watch. You are very good at signing. You always sign food or eat and dog, dog, dog is another word you use when you see a dog or play with the stuffed dog that your Uncle Grant gave you. You also have a stuffed cat and you make that sign. Mama told us you saw a squirrel out the window and made the sign for cat. Pretty sharp little person you are. When we face time with you and Mama, you are always glad to see us. We usually clap PattiCakes and then you stay to (baby sounds) talk to us or you go off to play. Sometimes we beat drum sounds like the book Monkeys and Drums. We watch you play while we talk with Mama. We mostly try to chat everyday. This has been difficult sometimes as Grandad and I are travelling these days. We are Meanderthals.
Arrived in Wilmington to you, our darling grandaughter motoring around carrying her stuffed dog with her Mama close behind. What a joy to see you. Grandad sat in the back of the car and talked with you as we drove to Oak Island. You came over to play and your Mama came over to study every day. You love to move you stuffed toys from one place to another. You ride your zebra and like to be read to. Your first year medical appointment was February 2, 2016. You are 20 lbs and 9 ozs and 29 inches tall. You walk so well and are so sweet.
You always want to be part of what is happening. And you love to put some cloth on your head and walk blindly away. I bought some Nylon netting to make bath tub scrubbies. Well, this was a joy to you. You walked along like a princess with a train--the nylon netting resting on your head. Very cute. Other games include moving the stuffed animals around and putting some "Frozen" characters that I got in my Christmas stocking into you pocket. (Your vest had two pockets one day and your red overalls had three pockets yesterday. You can't always find your pockets but the intention of putting things into them is clear. We also used a red crayon as a first scribble experience. Of course, you want to put it in your month all the time but are also happy to hold it with me and scribble. The breast pocket game makes you want to put things in others pocket or rather down their blouse.
On Saturday, you stayed with us while Dad was at a workshop and Mama went to dinner with mummy friends. At your dinner, we gave you small pieces of chicken, raw broccoli and celery to play with, some cereal mixed with cream corn which you didn't eat. Grandad tried to feed it to you. Also you were offered toast, puffs and strawberries. You ate really well. I offered a bottle with formula in which you rejected and then I put some milk in a cup which you also spit out. Then you said "l'eau" because you wanted water and usually that is what you get in your blue glass. Pretty smart, eh?
You like to play with some small animals we bought for you. We walk them around and you put them into a small drawer and take them out again. New signing words--hat, hurt, banana. We are working on please and thank you. Mama told us that you stop to listen to songs which are sung by a toy you have. We sang "Shake you sillies out" today. Yesterday, you needed a nap but didn't want to take one so we put your outdoor clothes on you and took you out to the wagon and pulled and pushed it until you fell asleep. Yay.
You came to play while your parents went out to a movie to celebrate Valentines Day. You know where things are that you like to play with. You also like to sit on the counter while I prepare lunch. You didn't bring dog dog dog but managed with the other stuffed things that were here. We went for a walk in the yard. You also had a nap which was great. Your Grandad is great at putting you down for a nap. You also love going to the beach. Yesterday, we forgot to check the tides and there wasn't much beach to walk on. You had fun walking in the sand and we were busy keeping you out of the water.
Another fun time at the beach. You just walk and walk--if you fall down you just get up without any fuss. We had shovels and did some digging. You noticed the gulls and a dog and signed for them. You are also good at remembering please.
You have a bit of a temperature this week--runny nose and warm to touch. Mamma took you to see the doctor who ruled out everything and said to come back if you aren't better in a couple of days. The nurse pricked your finger and took some blood--you were not impressed. You managed quite nicely with the extra visitors. (Great uncles and aunts--Ken and Glen and Faye and Karen.)
We shopped at the grocery store with your Mama and you sat in the cart that had a seat and two steering wheels. We bought a lovely cake to celebrate my coming birthday. You love to play with those small wooden animals. They are always in a drawer of a small table. Karen found the dog under the bed. It has been lost for awhile.
You are enjoying playing with Tom and Betty. Betty is a great play mate. You even took a toy to her and asked to be picked up--very comfortable. We had candles on a muffin for lunch and you were quite excited about the process of blowing them. Today you were tired and Grandad put you to nap. At Science Olympiad, you had you very own t-shirt just like Mama and all her participants. You love to walk around and check out what is happening. We walked on the beach today and you loved when I filled a glass and made a castle with sand. You also, put a few shells in your mouth but didn't like the taste of the sand. You fell asleep in your stroller on the way home so Grandad and I sat in the car port with you while you slept.
Your Da Da brought you over to say good bye to B & T. You were running on adrenaline--tired but wanting to play and play. Then your Mama came after her meeting and you immediately made the sign for milk and toddled off to the room where your Mama feeds you. Your signing and words are increasing.
Yesterday at the beach, you sat in the sand and put sand into a container with your hands. You also like to walk but don't seem too interested in getting into the water.
Unfortunately, you are sick just now. You are feverish, and only want to sit on your Mama's lap and sleep. You have a cough so off to the doctor who said you have a flu. But the fifth day, you are much better and willing to play again. Listening to "Baby signing time" makes you happy and you dance. You also like to ride your zebra that Grandma L bought for you. We also watch "Daniel Tiger" sometimes. On the sixth day of your sickness, you are finally playing and happy again with us. We had a grand time, walked to the beach, played with your stuffed things, lego, read books and Grandad played chase with you. You were glad to see you Mama who was away writing a test.
Last night Granddad made a picture book for you which has pictures from these last few months. You are such a sweetheart. We will leave you on Saturday but will face time often and also we will be back on September 10, 2016. We love you and will miss you but know you have lots of things to do while we are away because "there are many people in your life that love you".
Words that you sign: dog, hat, cat, bird, please, eat, drink, fish, grandad, cracker, milk, more, I had a hard day, sleep,
Words that you say: Mama, Dada, dog, car, Bye, baby baby, Yay, oh, ohoh,
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