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The Weight of the World
Who is this child?
It’s been 7 days straight of non-stop whining and crying. As if a switch flipped suddenly on her birthday. What happened to my happy baby? You’d think she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. She is only ONE! The most stressful thing in her life should be choosing which of her miniature stuffed bugs is her favorite.
I guess I never realized the difference between crying and emotions. Rylie used to just cry for food, diaper change, gas. She has feelings now. Real ones. She gets happy, sad, scared. It’s amazing to watch her so aware of everything that is going on around her and at the same time very emotional for me. I don’t want to see my baby sad, EVER.
Last week Kitty and Cooper (yes, those are our cats) got into a vicious cat fight. Rylie was terrified. She screamed and cried, it was hard to calm her down. For days after that she would point to the cats when they came around and her lip would start quivering. She just started to get used to them again, I actually got her to pet Cooper today, and then it happened again. Another cat fight, another melt down.
We’re off to the Dr. tomorrow for her 1 year appointment. Maybe he can give me some insight as to what is going on in that little head of hers. I just want my happy baby back.
She said “Mama”
For the first time this morning Rylie said MAMA. It was such a sweet sound. One that I’ve been waiting a long time to hear. I love her.
My baby has grown so big since I last posted. I can’t believe she will be ONE next week. She doesn’t seem like a baby any more, she’s my little girl. The sweetest little girl with the silliest little laugh and such a big heart. Here are just a few things she’s been up to…
Eating real people food – everything from french toast to pizza and pasta, her favorites are refried beans and spanish rice. Give that girl a bean burrito and she goes to town!
Who’sat – Rylie loves to point at people and things and say Who’sat.
I’m still standing – Just last week she learned to stand on her own. It was so funny, she would get so excited, start clapping and laughing hysterically and then fall on her booty. Push herself back up again and do it all over. Now she can stand for nearly 2 minutes without holding on to anything.
Almost walking – Yesterday while helping mama with the laundry, Rylie stood up and pushed the laundry basket all over the room as she removed articles of clothes from it for mommy to put away. Already a little helper.
Signing – We’re still working on our sign language but we definitely have “all done” down pat. Not only does she sign it but says ah-dah while waving her arms. We are still working on the sign for more.
Kisses – This kiddo can’t get enough kisses. In fact she’s getting herself in trouble for open mouth kissing her class mates. She’s learning to better pucker up and loves to kiss everyone! Rylie’s teachers often speak to her in spanish so she has also learned to blow besos (kisses). She covers her mouth with her hand and then dramatically pulls it away. She’s already an actress!
Peek a boo – nuff said
Most importantly – Rylie has now been sleeping through the night for a week straight. All that standing up/falling down must be wearing her out. Granted it’s a bit of a chore to get her to go to sleep, but currently the trick is to bring her for a walk around the block.
The list goes on. This girl is growing up so fast and my love for her grows and grows everyday.
Stay tuned for updates from this weekends birthday bash. And if you don’t see it on my blog you can always check out my TLC special about mom’s that throw extravagant birthday parties that their one year olds will never remember. OK, well not that extreme but it’s gonna be great!
TTYL
