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