21 months: Silly girl

Baby Bear is now 21 months old. I can't believe how time has flown. She is so getting so big and has such a great personality. She is silly and fun. She is my silly girl. She has also developed so much in terms of her cognitive abilities with language and pretend play.

She loves her baby and will put her baby to bed by covering her up with a blanket, she feeds her baby with her baby spoons (seen in the picture below) and makes sure to put a bib on her when she does so. Often asking me for a bib. It really is quite cute.



She has so many words now, it is just amazing all the words she knows. It seems like everyday there is a new word. I have begun to lose count. She knows all the names of the kids at her daycare: Anna, Matthew, Robby (who she calls Bobby, I guess she has trouble with her r's), Carter, Ti Ti (which is a nickname for Taylor). She talks about them all the time, I am not always sure what she is saying about them, but she tells me about them. As soon as we turn the corner to daycare, she starts listing the names off.

She now says Grandma and Lola, which makes both grandmothers very happy especially since she had been saying Papa, Nono (which is what she calls LoloBear), and John for weeks now. She knows all the names of the important people in her life. She is even learning her own name. It is just amazing how much she can say now.

She loves to pretend play, she pretends to cook in her kitchen and pretends to feed her baby all the time. She loves to read books. She loves it so much, I realized that we needed to pick her up some new books.

She is quite a silly girl too. Here she is trying to fit into the oven of her play kitchen, so silly.

18 months

On Friday Baby Bear turned 18 months! I can't believe that she is 1 and a half years now. Everyday she is more and more awesome. She is pretty amazing. She is talking up a storm. We may not always understand what she is trying to say but she is definitely has a lot to say. She has conversations with "baby" (aka Pooh Bear) and "reads" out loud often. Today, she looked at one of her alphabet books and said "A is for apple" and sure enough she was on the page where it read A is for apple! I can't believe how quickly she picks everything up.

Yesterday, we went to the pediatrician because it turns out she had pinkeye. We don't have a regular check up at the 18 month mark. At her appointment her stats: 19 lbs, 10 oz and 29.5 inches tall. I was sure she hit the 20 lb mark by now. But alas, she is just a little peanut. She has indeed grown since we last saw the pediatrician in September but I had thought she had grown much more. The pediatrician was not worried and so I am not worried about her being in the 4th percentile. She is developing just fine and she is growing and that is what matters.

She loves to dance, especially with all her babies (Pooh Bear, Elmo, and other stuffed animals).
She creatively uses toys as chairs and step stools.
She is starting to speak in two-word sentences.
She runs.
She loves to take your hand and bring you places.
She loves to sport a big smile.
She loves music.
She loves to talk.
She loves to look at pictures and videos of herself.
She loves to read toy catalogs.

Baby Bear's hair is getting longer and is often in her eye, so we finally attempted to pull a little pony tail together.



I love this kid!!

15 months

A little late with this post. It has been sitting in drafts because I have been so busy and wanted to put up a picture. I will have to share a picture later...

I can't believe that Baby Bear is already 15 months old. It is crazy how time has flown and how she has grown in just the last 3 months. She had her 15 month appointment and she is still a small little thing at 19 lbs, 1 oz and 28 inches tall. She is in the 4th percentile for weight and height. But she is still on the growth curve and growing so there is no reason to worry. She is just little.

She is definitely meeting all her milestones and developing language very well. She has quite a few words and signs. She understands when we ask questions or makes requests. I love that she gives Papa Bear and I kisses when we ask. She know where head, tummy, nose, ears, mouth, and belly button is. She will wiggle her toes if you ask. She is just so smart.

She also has her mischievous side. She has learned to crawl onto the couch and she doesn't sit nicely on the couch. To our dismay, she runs on the couch. She tries to balance on her little push car and balls. She stand on her little chair. She is a crazy girl!

12 month well visit

It is Baby Bear's birthday month and I am still in awe that I have a one year old. We will be having a fun filled jungle birthday party in a few weeks (we are having it later because of the availability of the park we wanted). Baby Bear can do so much now that she is a year old. She is becoming a great walker and has the most amazing personality. Her smile just makes me so absolutely happy. This Baby Bear is the best thing in my life. It is amazing what a difference a year makes.



Baby Bear had her 12 month well visit with the pediatrician today. She weighs 17 lbs 7 oz (4th percentile) and is 27 3/4 inches long (12th percentile). She is a petite little monkey bear. I try not to worry so much about her weight, but I think that a normal part of being a mama bear is that I worry. She is just not a great eater, we give her all kinds of finger foods but she just does not eat a whole lot. She is also resistant to try new foods, it is just a slow process with her. She is nothing like her mama. I love to eat (maybe if I were more like her then the last 5 pregnancy pounds would come off). At least she eats and she is growing and meeting all her developmental milestones. I can't complain, she is healthy and happy. What more can I ask for.

The fact that she is not a great eater explains why she is not sleeping through the night quite yet. She is hungry at night and still nurses 3-4 times a night. I have thought about sleep training but I am able to deal with it at this point and she really needs to eat. I don't want to deprive her of what she needs.

The first year month by month

Month 11





Month 10






Month 9





Month 8





Month 7





Month 6





Month 5





Month 4





Month 3





Month 2





Month 1

11 months

I am a little behind but here are some pictures of my 11 month old. Less than a month and I will have a one year old. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone.

New milestones:

• loves to clap her hands, especially when others are clapping their hands.
• she will clap her hands on command (if she is in the mood)
  
• blows kisses (sans the hands). It is really quite cute.
• she loves to smile and talk.
  
• she is better at eating. she is still not a huge fan of purees rather prefers finger foods.
  

Look who's 11 months old.



See I can clap my hands.



Big Smile!

10 months

Looks who's 10 months old. Just 2 months from her first birthday! That is just so crazy.

Baby Bear's milestones:

• she loves to cruise around (she is pretty fast), she cruises around the couch and baby gate.
  
• she loves to stand.
• she can get down from the standing position.
• she can walk with help.
• she crawls even faster than she used too (especially when she sees Chase Monster Cat).
• kisses.
• turns the pages of her books during bedtime story time.
• not really a milestone, but she has more hair!!
  

She is just learning to use her push to walk toy (Thank you Delaney for the Christmas gift, Baby Bear loves it!!)



Those month stickers don't stay on Baby Bear's shirts for too long. Once she notices them, she just wants to eat it. Just one more month sticker and then this Baby Bear will be a one year old. Yikes!!

9 months old

Baby Bear is 9 months, that is 3/4 of a year. It is pretty amazing. She just learned to stand and crawl in the matter of the last few days. It is a whole new world now that she is mobile.

Her milestones:

• clap her hands
• wave hello and goodbye
• sit on her own
• says "dada" and "mama"
• stands on her own
• gets into the seated position on her own
• crawls
  

Baby Bear is very interested in everything and checks everything out. Well, her 9 months sticker was on her shirt for less than a few seconds before she decided to check it out. I couldn't get any pictures with the sticker on.



But it is all good, since she is so cute.



And she is on the go...

8 months!

Another month has past. Time keeps passing by so quickly. Before we know it, Baby Bear will be a year old. Baby Bear weight 16 lbs. 2 oz and is 26 inches long. She is in the 25th percentile for both height and weight. She is a petite little girl and just totally amazing and great!!



New milestones:

• Baby Bear scoots backwards on her tummy. She is not always a fan of being on her tummy still, but she is becoming a little more mobile. Yikes!
• Baby Bear is eating more and more solids. She love carrots and peas!!! Mmm, yummy.
• Baby Bear has 6 teeth!
  
• Baby Bear is a very busy body, she is loves playing with her toys.
• She loves her kitty brother, Chase Monster Cat. She pays attention to him when he walks by and often tries to grab his tail.
• She says Mama!! and is quite talkative.
• Baby Bear is very attentive to her surroundings and is very observant. She is wonderful when we are out and about and loves to take in the world.
  

She got tired of her month sticker and wanted to eat it. She wants to put everything in her mouth so this is no surprise.

7 months old!

Look who's 7 months old! Wow, did those 7 months fly by.

New milestones:

• Baby Bear can now sit up all by herself for a good period of time.
• Baby Bear roars. It is so funny when she roars, I guess she really is a bear!
• She loves to manipulate all kinds of toys with her hands and of course put them all in her mouth. Everything goes in her mouth! She bangs her toys and she can move a toy from one hand to another.
  
• When she is on her tummy she will scoot backwards. Not quite in a crawling position, but she is working on getting on her knees. Although, she is still not a fan of being on her tummy.
• Baby Bear has 4 teeth! You can see her bottom teeth in the next picture.
• Baby Bear has been on solid foods for over a month and is not really a fan of eating. She has tried sweet potato, rice cereal, banana, oatmeal, butternut squash, avocado, and pears. She can take it or leave it.
  
• Baby Bear is a happy girl and loves to smile. She is very active and loves to dance and moves to the beat of the music pretty well.
  

In this picture, you can see her bottom teeth. Isn't she so cute!



She is such a happy baby!! Oh, how I love her.

6 months!

Looks who is half a year old! Wow, she's a big girl now. I know I am a little late with the pictures, but here they are.

My letter to Baby Bear on her 6 month birthday

Dear Baby Bear,

Six months ago you entered into the world and filled a void in my life I never even knew existed. You have brought nothing but joy and happiness into my life. The love that I have for you is unlike any kind of love that I have ever felt or experienced. These 6 months have been amazing as I have watched you grow and develop. Each day, each week, each month there have been so many wonderful changes and challenges that we have encountered together. You have taught me so much about life and what is truly important.

So much has happened in this short time and I just want to take it all in and cherish every moment I have with you. You are no longer the tiny little newborn Papa Bear and I brought home 6 months ago. You have blossomed into this wonderful little baby girl with so much personality. Your big bright eyes coupled with you wonderful smile brighten up a room. Everyone who meets you is instantly entranced by you.

Each day is a new adventure for us. Some days are easy and some days are challenges, but all days with you are amazing and wonderful. I cherish every moment we spend together as a family. You have transformed me into a mommy and I promise to do my best to be the best mommy to you that I can be. Motherhood is new to me, but it is a challenge that I fully embrace. I am so lucky that I get to be your mommy. I love being your mommy.

I love you and I will always love you. I will always be here for you, I will always do my best to give you everything you need, I will always do my best to be the best mommy I can be. You deserve the best.

Love always and forever,
Mama Bear

5 months!

My adorable Baby Bear is 5 months old!!!

4 months

Getting so big and strong!! Baby Bear loves to sit up and stand, she loves to talk to everyone. She loves grabbing her feet and reaching for toys. She recognizes her mommy and daddy. She has a fabulous smile.

90 day warranty expired

Today, Baby Bear is 3 months old. As Papa Bear likes to say, her 90 day warranty expires today and we will keep her, LOL. Of course, we will keep her!! Look how adorable this girl is: