As we all are aware, life happens. It happens abruptly and brazenly and it doesn't have a care for if you've braced yourself, or prepared, or made arrangements for it; it just happens. With that poor excuse in hand, I'll acknowledge that I've done an awful job at updating this blog. I've had tests, and projects, and finals, and photo shoots, and I've been sleepy and cleaning and runnin' around, but my baby is growing and changing and I can't afford to miss a beat of it so let me tell you what Sun's been up to.
drank from a bottle
first hike. first tick.
first time being baby-sat. by my mom. for less than 3 hours.
first time being baby-sat. by my mom. for less than 3 hours.
rolls over
sleeps in crib
started crawling
became a thumb sucker
Six:
fast crawler
sits up on her own
sleeps in crib
started crawling
became a thumb sucker
Six:
fast crawler
sits up on her own
stands with one hand holding on to furniture
holds up her arms to us
crawls to us
knows her name
knows who "daddy" is
eats baby food (sort of). her first was sweet potatoes
teething begins
still loves Paul McCartney's croonin'
tags. tags for days.
Seven:
loves cords. loves tags
..and anything attached to a video game console
stands up unsupported
has two perfect pokey little teethies
looks for mom when someone else is holding her
gets excited when dad comes home for lunch breaks
still loves Paul McCartney and the Mamas and the Papas
crawls like a speed racer
Eight:
took her first few (unsupported) steps! yikes!
not the world's best eater. (except for boobs)
absolutely loves to watch videos of herself
...or look at pictures of herself
Nine:
first time iceskating. WAHOO!
Eight:
took her first few (unsupported) steps! yikes!
not the world's best eater. (except for boobs)
absolutely loves to watch videos of herself
...or look at pictures of herself
Nine:
first time iceskating. WAHOO!
stranger danger
waves "hi" and "bye"
...mostly at herself in the mirror. or at mom. or at dad.
loves to read the barnyard dance book
favorite "toy" is a toothbrush (this has been going on for a while)
says a lot of "da da da"
...but "ma ma ma" when she cries
is a little better at eating other things
first time really being sick/ first ear infection
is mom's biggest fan.
...and follows mom around like crazy
likes to pet Houdini (family cat)
only weighs 15 lbs.
tiny but strong
Ten:
So there you have it. There's a peak into the life of a ten-month-old Sunnie.
She's one of the happiest, smiliest, silliest babies you'll ever meet.
She is so smart and fun to spend my days with. She's walking and getting closer to talking and I just wonder how she sees the world. It is so strange to see how independent she is- this baby that once was physically a part of me. There is no belly holding her close and keeping her safe. She's had bumps and bruises and she's been sick and cold and it's hard as her mother to not be able to so easily protect her from those things, and I thought that I would be so scared of that, and sometimes I am, but sometimes I am just so happy that she can explore this world and enjoy it and learn from it and grow in it. Teaching her is one of the most beautiful feelings my soul has ever known. And it won't always be easy. I know. I hope I will always see beauty in helping her learn, even when it is tough. You know.
waves "hi" and "bye"
...mostly at herself in the mirror. or at mom. or at dad.
loves to read the barnyard dance book
favorite "toy" is a toothbrush (this has been going on for a while)
says a lot of "da da da"
...but "ma ma ma" when she cries
is a little better at eating other things
first time really being sick/ first ear infection
is mom's biggest fan.
...and follows mom around like crazy
likes to pet Houdini (family cat)
only weighs 15 lbs.
tiny but strong
Ten:
Walking everywhere
shakes her head yes
understands some signs: eat, hungry, play
Dances
Loves "big kids"
went to the temple
starting to sleep better
eats almost anything
gives kisses
plays with her hair when tired or eating
So there you have it. There's a peak into the life of a ten-month-old Sunnie.
She's one of the happiest, smiliest, silliest babies you'll ever meet.
She is so smart and fun to spend my days with. She's walking and getting closer to talking and I just wonder how she sees the world. It is so strange to see how independent she is- this baby that once was physically a part of me. There is no belly holding her close and keeping her safe. She's had bumps and bruises and she's been sick and cold and it's hard as her mother to not be able to so easily protect her from those things, and I thought that I would be so scared of that, and sometimes I am, but sometimes I am just so happy that she can explore this world and enjoy it and learn from it and grow in it. Teaching her is one of the most beautiful feelings my soul has ever known. And it won't always be easy. I know. I hope I will always see beauty in helping her learn, even when it is tough. You know.
