Molly G

You are so funny, Molly G! When I tell you to chew (meaning you took a really big bite) you raise your eyebrows and open your mouth as wide as you can. You always start laughing. Your sense of humor is priceless. Even if I have had a long day and am feeling really tired, you have the ability to make me laugh and smile and want to play :)

We were listening to the song, "Who let the dogs out?" as a part of the Just Dance game, and you starting saying WHO WHO WHO.

When I say, "Don't you do it" you squeal and pitter patter off as fast as you can.

You have been sleeping through the night, every night.

I can almost put the back of your hair in a pony!

You are getting 4 teeth at the same time. Your next bottom tooth on the left broke through. Almost 13 months and 4 1/2 teeth :)

You are getting really good at showing GENTLE and lightly rubbing my face.

You are signing for milk!


love you love you love you!

Toddle Toddle

You are walking everywhere! It is def. your choice of mobility. A few days ago daddy and I remarked at how fast you are walking now...you really have this walking thing down. Is running next? I'm sure it isnt too far away.

You have started saying HI and usually say HI DADA during the night when you wake up. We havent done much sleep training with you and its been a bad habit that I always go in and nurse you back to sleep. Now that you are one we are letting you learn how to fall back asleep by yourself (though daddy now goes into to comfort you - hence the HI DADA).

Last night you said bubble and ball though you have said ball here and there before. I am still astounded at how quickly your learn and mimic. Your Aunt Jenny left your party and said, "Bye Molly, next time I see you you will probably be doing algebra!" Everyone can't help but laugh when you immediately say or do what they have done. You are so SMART!

You love the dolly Santa brought you for Christmas. Its your first lovie. I totally melt when you reach for her and hug her. SHe is a perfect size for you.

I love you so much Molly, our family is greater with you in it.

love, mom

Your party...

was FABULOUS!

100th post!

My 100th post for my 1 year old! You are learning so much and growing so fast but you still look like such a baby to me! Yesterday you wanted to feed yourself with a spoon. If I even attempted you to help you threw a fit. You take about 20 steps at a time now and your left foot usually leads you. You do everything with your right hand. You wave, blow kisses, give kisses, hug (you put your arms out straight and squeeze - never bending your elbows! haha), point to whatever you want, shake your head, "so big", dance, clap, and know every single part to patty cake. You say mama and dada, uhuh (no), up, down, thank you (anku), and cup. You were very close in trying to saying cracker yesterday. You are VERY good at mimicking sounds and actions.

Your party is tomorrow and we have so much to do. The details are a bit over the top but....you're my girl! You're my baby!!

I should probably mention that you are still nursing. I have tried to wean you a bit but you are NOT COOL with that. We will take it slow. I know I will miss it because its such a warm, comfy, bonding time for us but you are also trying to climb and play while you do it and that part isnt fun!! I feel guilty not nursing you right after work when you want to because I keep thinking, well she missed me and wants to nurse and bond but at the same time I know that you want to do it because its a habit. I so glad we made it to 12 months and I still have months of milk left in the freezer. You will be healthy, I hope!!!

love you so so much!