Happy 12 Months Bailey!

Bailey,

You are 1! How is that possible?? You are becoming more of a toddler and less of a baby each day.  We truly love and enjoy watching you grow and develop. It is beyond a blessing to be you and your sister's parents.

Here are your stats from your 1 year checkup:

Weight: 22.8 lbs (86%)

Height: 30 1/4 inches (86%)

Head circumference: 46.3 cm

You got 3 shots, and were pretty upset about it :/ You are a healthy girl, and are on track developmentally! When we tried to switch you to milk, you had some pretty major problems (whole and almond milks). The doctor thinks you may be lactose intolerant, like your mama. You started on a lactose free milk and it seems to be doing great.

You are currently wearing size 12-18 month clothes. You just moved up to size 4 shoes, and are wearing size 3/4 diapers.  You normally take 3 (8 oz) sippy cups a day, and eat a LOT of food. You love table food.  A few favorite foods are: sausage, fruit, and raisins.  

You are mobile! You crawl super fast, and walk along furniture or holding a hand. The doctor says he thinks you will be walking solo soon. 

You normally go to sleep around 8-8:30 each night, and sleep for 12-12.5 hours.  You were waking up some around 2, but seem to be over that phase. Your favorite place to nap is in the Ergo, but most days you take 1 nap in your crib.

You are a mimicker.  You are really quick at picking up things that others do with their hands. You can:

Play peekaboo

Do the "Down in the Garden" rhyme with your hands

Clap

Brush your hair and teeth

Wave

Blow kisses

Make the "a-a-a-a" sound while hitting your mouth

Pretend to talk on the phone

You can also sign for "more" and "all done".

You had your last real bottle this month, and are now solely on sippy cups! Mama was pretty sad about that, but I am also overjoyed to know that you are growing toward independence and developing!

You have 9 teeth, and are working on 3-4 more. 

You have a few words down! You say:

Mama, Dada, peekaboo, more, hi, keys

You have said a few words 1x:

dry, burp, Zeus (Zoooo!)

You love to try and "sing" along with things!

You love being outside (and eating the grass/dirt!). You love to feel the wind and the cool air.  You also love water (rain, bath, any type).  You have the sweetest disposition and the biggest smile! Your Granny calls you "smiley" for a reason.  You also have the biggest temper! You have a tendency to grunt or yell to get things that you want, and you will flail your fists and make such grouchy faces haha!

You are rarely called Bailey. Most day is it "Bay-Bay" but other names include Bay-boo, boo-boo or Bailey-boop.  

You and your sister are the best of friends! Lately she has been asking to "hold bay-bay!" or for you to sleep in her bed. You follow her like a shadow and try to do anything that she does!

 Sweet girl, we love you to the moon and back. Each day with you is a gift, and we treasure your life and the blessing that you are.  We pray that the Lord would grab hold of your soul young, and that He would be glorified through all that you do. Happy 1 year Bailey girl!

Love,

Mama and Daddy