Happy 11-month birthday, Sophie!
This month was lots of fun. We went to Rice Park for the tree
lighting. We drove to downtown Saint
Paul. There were tons of things going on
(a Wild game, Hmong New Year, and the tree lighting), so we had to park a few
blocks away and walk. Thankfully we got
there with plenty of time to spare and it wasn’t too cold out so we didn’t
freeze!
You loved the twinkling lights! It was such a good night. I think too often Mommy and I get so caught
up in work and getting other stuff done that we forget we need to get out and
see things too! I’m glad we were able to
make it to the tree lighting this year.
This month we also celebrated my birthday with all the
members of the LSC. It was good to see
everyone, and as usual you were a social butterfly, saying hello to everyone
and waving to people walking by or seated next to us every chance you got.
We also had a visit from Aunt Cassi! We were so happy she was able to come for a
visit. We went to see the Holiday Train
in downtown Saint Paul.
Once again we were lucky to get a bit of warmer than
normal weather so we didn’t freeze. But
there were some big crowds. It was fun
to have Cassi visit!
Unfortunately
this month also brought on your first illness severe enough to warrant a trip
to the emergency room! You had the stomach flu and weren't keeping any
liquids down. It had been several hours since your last wet diaper,
so Mommy took you in.
I was at
work, but I headed straight to the ER after I was done at midnight! You were a trooper, and we were able to go
home with a prescription and some pedialyte. We were so thankful that everything was okay and that you were on the mend in no time.
You love to talk. You jibber jabber about everything. I can't wait until you have enough words to tell us what you are thinking!
You are getting better at playing peek-a-boo! You are still a little unsure of the point of
the game, however, and usually put your hands over your ears or mouth rather
than your eyes. But we’ll get it one of
these days…
You are very good at entertaining yourself. You will often play quietly by yourself, but
at some point the playing becomes getting into trouble. Mommy and I have to keep a close eye on you
because if we don’t…
We love it, though, and usually just reinforce the bad
behavior by laughing. You, of course,
join right in with the laughter.
You still love the trusty old Johnny Jump Up.
Sometimes you even fall asleep in it! I don't know what we're going to do when you're too big for it!
And this month you were completely infatuated with the
Christmas tree. I think at first you
were confused by this new foliage in the living room, but eventually you got
used to it and just wanted to touch it.
All. The. Time.
You don’t have a specific favorite toy this month,
probably because you have TOO MANY! I
actually gathered them all together this month and sorted through them – some
into piles to be donated, some to be put away, and some to leave out. You tried to be helpful by putting all the
toys in the to be donated pile back into the keep pile.
You continue to be a pretty good eater. You definitely love cheese and would probably
eat 20 cheese sticks a day if we let you!
We don’t, of course, but you love it. You are always willing to try new foods but
indicate right away if you don’t like something. Every time we give you something new I hold my
breath and wait for your reaction.
You still hate anything in your hair or on your
head. It really is a shame, though,
because Mama bought a ton of hair stuff for you before you were born and we
received so many as gifts!
You will sometimes tolerate small bows for a short amount
of time, so we just put them on and try to snap a picture before you decide
you’ve had enough.
It’s getting harder and harder to get you to sit still to
get your picture taken. This month was
especially hard. We had two separate
photo sessions and the one at the top of the page is the best we could
get. Here is what most of the rest
looked like:
11 months, Baby Girl!
Time sure has flown!
I can’t believe you’ll be one next month.
People always say that babies grow so fast, and it’s hard
to remember how little they once were.
But it’s true! I
feel like you have always been where you are…and that you’ve always been a part
of our family.
We love you more than anything, Sophie, and are so happy
to end the year celebrating every day with you!
