Hi sweet girl,
Another month has come and gone. Now that you're on the move, the month seemed to go even faster. You enjoyed your newfound freedom being able to explore all over the house. One of your favorite places to be is playing in your drawer, right behind where mama stands at the sink doing dishes. You like to put toys in and out of the drawer, over and over, mixed in with crawling back and forth to hug mamas legs.
Milestones/Special Firsts:
*You have your first tooth! In fact, you went from not having any teeth at the beginning of this month to having 6 at the end of the month. I'm always amazed at how different babies look when the teeth start coming in. I think this is just the first step of you transitioning from a baby into toddlerhood.
*You started your first swim class! This class is all about just getting your comfortable in the water. You practice sitting on the side and falling into our arms, laying on your back, moving around the water to grab toys. It includes lots of singing! After class, you enjoy hanging out in the play area while your brothers and sister have some free time in the pool.
*You were baptized on Sunday, March 7th. We were so honored that Nicole agreed to be your nouna. You are one lucky little girl to have someone so special to watch over you. The service was a bit long for you, but you remained patient and shot over many looks to daddy during the sacrament.
Things You Like Right Now:
*Being outside! The weather is warming up and the grass is turning greener by the day. You are known to wait for someone to leave the back door to the garage open as you know you can push the screen door open to try and get out there! Anytime mommy is holding you and we walk past the door to go outside you give out a whine/wail in disappointment.
*You're very interested in reading books these days, especially books that have the little flaps that you can open and close.
*Talking! It seems as though you are learning a new word every day! I think Papou's heart melts (over and over) every time he watches this video:
My heart also skips a beat every time you try whistling for Buckwheat.
*Mealtime! You pretty much eat anything and everything that we eat now. You are sure to express your excitement for food when we put you in your high chair. This like could also be found under the things you don't like section as you can be really impatient waiting for your food.
Things You Don't Like Right Now:
*When you're hungry, you want to eat NOW. Waiting for mommy to get your plate ready can be challenging.
*You also are quite the wiggle worm on the changing table. Who wants to lay there when there is so much to see and do?!?!
*When big brother takes a toy out of your hands. Go ahead...take a guess which big brother.
Your Siblings:
*It's still quite the spectacle who is going to get to play with you, hold you, sit next to you during meals, etc. Your brothers and sister love you so much! Ari likes to be silly to make you laugh and Elle likes to snuggle with you every night before bed. I think Leo really likes being the older sibling when Ari and Elle are off to school. He takes watching over you very seriously! The phrase that comes out of his mouth quite a bit is, "Mama I just want to give her a hug."
Your Dad:
*A highlight for daddy this month has been taking you to swim class. This is something he has enjoyed with all four of you and there was something extra special doing it this last time with you. Daddy took you to a few soccer practices this month as we had to split up to get everyone to their activities. You enjoyed sitting in the Stokke eating your snacks and listening to daddy talk soccer with his buddy. Daddy received his first covid 19 vaccine this month. Thank goodness as it was just announced he will be going back to his actual classroom next month. Gosh we are going to miss having him home.
Your Mom:
*It was nice being at the pool. This is one of the first activities we've signed you up for throughout all of covid. We felt it was good for you to get this experience and that we could keep you socially distanced well. We have been pleased with the experience as a whole...taking one step at a time towards some normalcy. Mommy got her first vaccine too this month!
*Your baptism day was really special for me. It was something (due to Covid) that just kept getting pushed back and I was really feeling anxious awaiting this day. Here you are trying your gown on for the first time. Safe to say you felt beautiful (as you should).
Watching you grow up so quickly makes me pretty emotional since you are my last baby. These months...this time of my life...is fleeting. I'm not ready for you to continue growing, but will I ever be? I want to snuggle you forever sweet girl.
Until next month...
Love,
Your Mommy
