My sweet Ellie belle turned one today. And what a year it has been! She started life with a bang by arriving six weeks ahead of schedule and has just been the sweetest angel ever since. It took nine months for her to make it onto the growth charts, but she continues to make up ground with each checkup (a whopping 16 lbs. 9 oz now). Still no teeth but she can flash a smile that melts my heart every time. She's also pretty dang close to walking! Happy birthday to my little conqueror!
Here's some of what she's up to these days:
- Sleeps 12 hours straight pretty much every night
- Still eating baby food, probably waiting to get a couple teeth before we switch to table food
- Walks along furniture or with assistance
- Refuses to drink her bottles being held. She prefers drinking it by herself, in her crib.
- Is such a sweet, happy-go-lucky baby
It certainly doesn't feel like its been a year and yet she has grown so much that I guess it must be true. She is a much needed calming presence in our home and adds balance to our little family. I'm so happy that I get to be her mom!
