Baby girl...how did the last year fly by? It flew on wings of laughter and a heart so full. With eyes so blue that you have won over every heart you encounter. The year flew by with adventures with your big brother who is your absolute favorite person on this planet. It was filled with curiosity and tenacity. A few temper tantrums, not many, thankfully. Wow - there it went. I remember the day you were born like it was this morning. It was a perfect Sunday and you are the PERFECT addition to our family. Larkin Olivia, your name has many meanings and that was very important to us when choosing what people would call you. You are our miracle babe. Larkin can mean "silent," "fierce," or a "brave warrior." You are silent when you watch and study your surroundings to learn everything there is to know. Or when you watch someone to mimic them later. The other day you watch Cael and I play piano. You sat there and just watched, so still. The next day you were standing on your very tippy toes to play a tune and smiled so big with pride that you could make noise with your fingers too. Of course you are "fierce." You have fierce eyes that make me give in at every turn. You shake and point when you know exactly what you want, and push something away (not rude, just with force) when you are sure you don't. We love you so much, princess. Happy Birthday, Lolo.
Though she be but little, she is fierce.
- William Shakespeare
Height: 28.7 inches (30th percentile)
Weight: You little peanut are only 18.7 pounds (20th percentile)
Size: Mostly wearing 9 month clothing but getting into 12 months stuff too, and definitely pajamas (why do those always run that way?). Your feet are what is the most surprising - still wearing size 1-2 shoes for a 3-6 month old! I have so many pairs of cute sandals and booties that are just collecting dust in the closet because you probably won't fit until there is snow on the ground.
Sleeping: You love sleep. I am so grateful for that! Your naps are pretty consistent at 2 per day (10-1, like clock work; and then again 3 or 4 for about an hour). You go to bed at the same time as your brother, or a little earlier, around 7:30. I've been video recording the process of waking you up in the morning so your daddy and relatives can watch. It is so funny! You literally throw the covers over yourself like a teenager telling me "no way mom - not happening"
Eating: Thank you for finally embracing food! It took awhile, but now you are such a good eater. You eat every meal that we eat - even the spicey stuff. In fact, you love things with lots of flavor! Just like your brother, you're not really into the stereotypical "kid food" and scoff when we try to give you just mac n' cheese or something like that.
Playing: Basically, whatever Cael is doing, you're doing. Forget the boxes of baby toys you have at your disposal...you just want to be in the action of the trucks, dinosaurs and legos -- or wrestling with daddy and bub. You're showing more interest in walking with pulling yourself up and scooting around the furniture, so I don't think it will be long. Your favorite toy is a toy phone we got you for your birthday that sings songs and lights up. Naturally though, since your favorite thing to do is to say "hi" to everyone you see.
Milestones: Crawling like a champ around every inch of the house. You are cruising all over the furniture and getting brave. You have 4 teeth and use them so well to chomp on all of our "adult" meals. You're saying more words and jabbering sentences together like we know exactly what story you are telling. Thankfully, you are getting a little less stingy with your giggles.
See more pictures below in the year to become ONE!
