It's so hard to admit that my little baby doesn't feel much of a little baby to me anymore...heck, she sure doesn't think she's a baby anymore! As usual, I'm behind with her monthly updates. I can't believe she's only a week away from turning 11 months old, and that means she's literally about 5 weeks away from being one year old!! Where did all the time go? I don't think I prepared myself for this lightening speed of time.
Zoe is growing up soooo fast. Taking photos of her is a complete workout. I think I took about 100 photos of her, but I eventually gave up on taking a perfect still-shot because she doesn't...sit still at all. So here you go, some of my favorite imperfect still-shots.
Where do I even begin to explain how the month went? She loves to eat (and has gotten pretty good at eating table food), crawls and pulls up like a champ, yells "mama" when she's not happy about something and likes to dramatically throw objects (mainly cups, plates, and her pacifiers). Bath time is so fun (for her) because she gets to splash an inordinate amount of water out of the tub. She discovered how to open cabinets and has begun the joy of pulling everything out of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. What else? Oh, she loves chasing her fur siblings, especially Stark, around and wants to desperately become their BFFs. Unfortunately, her fur siblings have not yet reciprocated the BFF cupids.
Some of her not so favorite moments? Changing clothes/diapers is her enemy. Naps are still very hard; she would rather play all day. She doesn't like it when I lube her up, but I have no choice because she has eczema.
Honestly, there are just so many new developments and changes in her - I wish I had taken better notes or something throughout the month (and in fact, her entire life so far) because I don't feel like I am keeping up. There's also a little hint of regret in me for the times that I get annoyed with the mess she creates or when I wish that she would nap alone for once so I could get work done. When the house becomes quiet, and I finally have time to gather some thoughts and put things into words, I begin to regret those feelings I had. Does the mom guilt ever go away? I think I finally realize that it never will. Anyway, I digress.
She melts Z and my heart with her infectious smile and the cute hairstyles that she can totally get away with at her age. Zoe quickly goes from a daredevil attitude to the sweet snuggly baby instantaneously (the girl really knows how to play with my heart already). I'm convinced that all her calories go to her hair growth. She is able to have a full ponytail before turning a year old!
Oh, I wish you could be a baby forever - but I admit that it is so fun watching her grow and turning into a unique person. Please don't shy away from the curiosity you show and the bravery to try anything. This mama really really loves you <3.
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