From
Baby Center:
Your
baby has hit the 1-year mark: Happy birthday! Many view the first birthday as
the toddler turning point. Others consider your baby a toddler as soon as he starts
walking – or, as the case may be, taking his first tentative steps.
However and whenever he crosses the line into toddlerhood, it's a bittersweet
transition – you miss your little baby even as you delight in your amazing
child.
How big?....one year stats
Height: 28"
Weight:
17lbs 8 oz
Ashleigh is walking all around the house and into EVERYTHING! We
understand now why child proofing is so important! She is an absolute delight
and we love watching her personality grow each day. She is starting to 'scream'
when she is frustrated or isn't getting her way. We thought at first (since we
are new at this), that "Oh my gosh, something is wrong!!! Why is she
screaming during dinner time??" Well, we quickly realized that she is fine
and would rather get up and play. She is also very, very clingy as well. She
needs either Mommy or Daddy around her at all times. As stated in previous
posts, this makes my morning routine a bit more difficult if she wakes up
before I do. It is very hard to shower or get ready when you hear your little
angel screaming for you.
It's Sleep Sleep Time (or not)
Ashleigh is by far
the worst sleeper! Again, we are new at this, but are some what confident that
someone her age does not still get up two times a night. Yes, her 'lack of
sleep' is really taking a toll on us, but when you pick up her screaming body
and look into her pure and innocent eyes at 2:00 am - how could you possibly be
upset?!?
Best Friends
She loves dogs. Plain and simple- her "doggies"
are her buddies. She loves to watch them and has started to learn how to
"feed" them as well. She will sit in her high chair and throw food
onto the floor for them. Winning situation for all parties involved. She will
also "point" and squeal when she sees a dog.
She also has a
"pal" named Lady Bug friend. Who knew a simple $7 toy at Target would
quickly become her buddy and now goes everywhere with her. Lady Bug did take an
unexpected swim in a doggie dish over at Easter, but a simple bath in our
washing machine did the trick!
Health
Ashleigh is doing much better and we
hope this is the ongoing trend. She has battled ear infections in February and
an going runny, runny nose. We think it could be a sinus infection and she has
an appointment with the ENT in May. We also had our first scare before her
first birthday party and made an unexpected trip to the ER. She spiked a fever
(close to 104) and I (being new at this) was petrified that something serious
was wrong. The fever lasted on and off for a few days and some antibiotics and
Motrin did the trick.
Future predictions: gymnast or
athlete
I think because she is so tiny, it is easy for her to climb everything
in sight.
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| See, I'm a perfect angel when I eat food in my high chair... |
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| Ashleigh and her Lady Bug friend |
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| Beautiful Birthday Girl |
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| If you see this adorable face up at 2AM, kindly tell her it's time for sleep sleep time... |
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| The license plate says it all, Happy Birthday my sweet princess! |
