11 Months

I cannot believe my baby is almost one. I feel like I just gave birth to her. Sometimes I wish time would slow down just a little. Instead I have to savor each moment, including this one:
This girl will not leave anything in our kitchen alone, especially this cabinet. Sadly, I was standing right next to her making some cookies when it happened. I knew she was up to something when she was really quiet for a few minutes, and I couldn't help but shriek when I looked down and saw the mess she made. Then I decided it was better to laugh and grab the camera. My laughter continued even when she started to cry because she decided cake flour didn't taste that great...

Here's some highlight's from the past month:

• Her walking has improved even more, so she's speedy even with shoes on now.
• She learned to climb onto our brick fireplace hearth, much to my dismay. Several times every day she'll start to do it, and I'll tell her no. She'll get a huge grin on her face and keep her leg in position while I tell her no a few more times. Then she'll smile and put it down. I love how she thinks she's funny as she tests her boundaries.
• She got 2 more teeth on the bottom for a grand total of eight.
• She learned to blow kisses and almost always blows them (without being asked) while getting her diaper changed.
• She continues to love playing with Bridget, and Bridget loves playing with her. Yea!
• Her hair is continuing to fill in and is getting curlier every day. She's definitely going to have an afro just like Bridget did as a toddler.
• She's currently battling her millionth cold...okay, maybe it's more like her 8th or 9th, but it feels like her millionth. Poor girl, between teething and colds, she only sleeps completely through the night once in a while. She still tends to wake up once most nights, and we usually give her a bottle simply because it's hard to get her to drink enough formula during the day.

I love this video. Miraculously, she waved and blew kisses on command. She certainly is a sweetheart!