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Sunday, September 9, 2018

Eleven months of knowing heaven on earth -RPC

E L E V E N months my baby,  eleven months you've had my heart. 
My blue eyed, blonde haired sweet boy I will pull out all the cliche speak for you this month.

Time slow down.

Can't you stay a baby forever?  

This past month you have scooted right out of your shell and onto great new things.  You became mobile in the most resourceful of ways, scooting across the floor with your right leg tucked and your left leg extended.  Surprisingly, the scoot is not a slow means of transportation and we've had to learn to keep an eye on you at all times.  
Off you go onto a new big milestone, where mommy is not your only means of conveyance.  Though much of the time you are scooting your way into my lap.  

Now that you can move, you've made it quite clear that mommy, daddy, balls, and cars are your motivation in life.  You love to bounce, roll, and throw balls and boy do you feel like big stuff when you get to join your brother and sister in a game of ball.  
I'm not sure if you will go from scoot to crawl or scoot to walk but it seems you are completely adverse to the idea of moving on all fours.  When you find yourself on your belly you immediately cry or lay your head down on the ground and chill.  It's pretty endearing to watch and I think another sign that you have a laid back personality.  
In the past week you have finally made a big leap in feeding.  You are still nursing every 3 hours but I think you are on the verge of going into longer stretches with new foods filling your belly.  We have continued to try multiple foods and after our visit to Cincinnati I felt more comfortable allowing you to try more as well.  Turns out strawberries are your jam!   (pun intended)
After having a bite you practically crammed my hand in your face trying to get another as fast as you could.  Every time you see one your body jumps with excitement.  I was able to bribe and trick you with strawberries to try more textures and foods and I've watched you chew and swallow 10 bites at a time!  Strawberries, apple, cucumber, watermelon, potato, waffle, pretzels, and pasta have all passed your pallet.  I'm so excited for you to be making such progress.  You have also started drinking out of a straw and look like such a big boy holding your cup and drinking.  We have introduced flax milk which you are a huge fan of and plan to introduce dairy milk soon.  

 Welcome to the world of food my man.  
This month was filled with milestones and progress in your development.  We had a visit to Cincinnati Children's allergy department for testing.  Though allergy pricks and bloodwork isn't fun you took it all in like a champ.  We discovered that egg, peanuts, and all other tree nuts are an absolute no, no, for you.  You tested high enough that immunotherapy is not an option, so we will watch you with vigilence and carry an epipen that we hope is never used.  We received new instructions for treating your eczema as well with wet wrap therapy.  Basically you get a 30 min bath each night and are slathered with creams and ointments, followed by warm damp pajamas that are then covered in a pair of dry pajamas.  It's an ordeal to say the least but we have seen some improvement since starting the new routine.  I have also taken all nuts and eggs out of my diet so here's to hoping we clear up that sweet baby skin of yours.  
I really can't believe we are one month away from celebrating your first birthday.  Don't be surprised if I still call you my baby for another couple years....or a lifetime.  I love you so much my little snuggle bug.  Here's to soaking up the next few weeks my love!  

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Mallie Lynn's First day of School

Our baby girl spread her wings proudly as she waltzed into a new year of school.  
Leading up to today, she had very little hesitation about it all and seemed to meet the day with gladness.  This year feels right, she feels ready and so do I.  
 What do you mean I can't pick my wedgies in public!???
 You mean to tell me I have to use my lady like manners too?!?  What is this place!?
 Oh a place for big girls?  Well I'll fit right in!  Our little mother hen is eager to be a helper in any given situation and is excited to make new friends.  
 It helps that she is walking into the same building where big brother is sitting too.  She has requested the same snack and lunch as him each day he's been away and was awful excited to pack hers in a lunch box this morning.  So much so, that when I opened her bag to put her lunch inside I found she had already done it herself.  

I can't say I didn't shed a tear but I do feel ready for time alone with Ford and for her to blossom in a whole new way.  
 But how could you not miss a big personality like this!?

She was quite certain she would miss her brother and I know he will miss her exuberant voice throughout the day.  

 She shed not a tear, ate all her lunch, played and sang songs and greeted us with a smile and kiss on the foot for baby Ford.  Her excitement to eat her first day of school cookies couldn't have been cuter!
 Just an hour and a half later it was time to pick up her favorite person from school.  "Oh she's as cute as ever!" he exclaimed upon seeing her; and with a cheek scrunching grin she ran to give him a hug.  He picked her up and carried her in the house, and oh how I loved seeing him love her back in such a vocal way.  I know it made this day that much better for her little Henry lovin' heart.  

Of course it's hard to believe she's almost 4 and getting to be such a big girl but I feel like the fun has just begun.  Sharing moments of conversation with her and watching her love for life shine is just the best.  We love you sweet Mallie Lynn.  



 
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