Happy 13 month birthday! Over the past month, you've matured so much, every day you do things that surprise me. You understand words and instructions. I couldn't help but smile when you heard me ask your dad to 'run to the grocery store' and you started making running arm motions. I ask you to carry things into the kitchen so your daddy can recycle them, and you do. Yesterday I asked you to offer your babydoll some water, and you did, grinning because you knew that was a silly thing to do.
- At the playground, you like climbing backward up the slide. You also like crawling up stairs. Which makes it difficult sometimes to leave our front lawn- because those stairs are so inviting.
- You're less excited about the swing these days.
- This week, you walked all the way around the block!
The one time you did play in the swing, Ella was there too, I think you liked it because she was doing it.
Are you allergic to cheese, baby? I really hope not. We've given you cheese once and a few days later, you had a killer diaper rash. I really really hope they're unrelated, because cheese is one of the really good things about life. But you, my dear, are the very best thing about life.
This month...
- We visited your Grandpa in the hospital after his surgery. Your second trip to a hospital- the first being over a year ago when you were born.
- I stopped breastfeeding.
- You spent a lot of time on your rocking horse.
I can see where the baby Scarlett is fading away and the toddler Scarlett is emerging. I love how you reach out for my hand- or, if my hand is unavailable, grab my pants or my shirt- and start pulling me towards whatever want; into the bathroom if you want a bath, to the front door if you want to look outside, or into the kitchen if you're hungry.
Also lately, you're really into holding hands WHICH IS THE CUTEST THING EVER.
I look forward to another month's worth of adventures with you.
Love, your Mama
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