new words (AGAIN!)

yes, ok, woof woof, and meow :)

Separation Anxiety and Singing

I haven't read books on where you should be on your development because #1 not all babies develop at the same rate #2 you are always way ahead of other babies your age and #3 I don't like to set myself up for something that may not happen. But it did. I remember this stage with Owen" Separation Anxiety. If I use the word GO, you cry. If I grab my keys, you cry. If I walk away from you, you shriek and chase me. (see picture) It is hard but we will get through this too. I love that you love me. I just wish I could make you understand that I will never ever ever leave you. I will ALWAYS return.

You love singing. Even if it's a little hum as you play. Last night you had a hard time falling asleep, so 4 different times I sang Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and rocked you to sleep (only to lie you down and have you open your eyes at lightening speed and jump and cry). The last time I decided I would just rick you, no singing. Instead you snuggled in my arms and cooed, "Up, Above....High" and fell asleep. You have talent. Talent to sing. To melt my heart. To make me smile even though I am tired from climbing those stairs over and over ;p

You say CHEESE, Owen, jello, and JUMP now. So amazing.

I love you and all your kisses and squeezes. You make me so unbelievably happy!

love you!!

My favorite girl...

You are the most talkative little thing I have ever heard :) You repeat EVERYTHING! Jello, mine, cup, jump, etc and Daddy and I just giggle with you all of the time!

Daddy was putting you to bed for a long time but I have been doing it a lot recently because it just makes my whole day :) You used to be sooo crabby at bedtime but now you are just a blast of laughs and then a cuddly sigh. You sing with me and talk until you fall sleep. You LOVE when I sing SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW and you sing BLUEEEEE. Then I sing Twinkle Twinkle and you say UP ABOVEEEE.....

You are growing way too fast but I love all your new developments. Your kisses and hugs can make and grey sky BLUEEE......

love you!!!!!!!!!

WOW and AMEN

You learn more words every day. You speak so clearly too. Grandma Beth was talking with me on the phone and you said, "Hi!" and she replied, "Hi Owen!" Boy was she surprised when it was YOU :)

You said Amen at the end of your prayer last night and Daddy came downstairs with tears in his eyes. He was so proud, so touched, and as always, ever-amazed.


You played hard last night and had a blast running even faster around the house! 1, 2, 3, GO is your favorite game as you rush into our arms. Your laugh and smile is the best :)

My newest favorite? When we hug and you rest your head on my shoulder. We take turns saying, "Mmmm" and squeeze tightly. It warms my heart when you do it first. My love. My little girl. My bird.


love, mom

14 months

Ruby - Rooboo

Owen= Oh-nnn

Upstairs - Upstah

Tickle - TickTick

You LOVE vegetables. You eat carrots, lima beans, green beans, and peas. You choose vegetables over cheerios. You enjoy hamburger, tomatoes, noodles, bagels, yogurt...well - actually, there isn't anything you haven't liked yet!

You hug and kiss and clim and wiggle and dance and laugh and smile and fill our life with so much joy. We love you OH SO MUCH!