13 Months

Wow- this has been an amazing month. The neurons in your brain have really been firing and connecting. You started walking in Hawaii, and two weeks later, you won't stop. You love to demand "Up" and be held. Your words: Bird, Ball, Up, Out, Uh oh, Mama, and Dad. But you still don't really understand who mama and dada are. You direct Nana "out" to visit the birds and the fruit trees.

You stopped throwing food and can sign "All Done." And you love food. We can't keep up with you. You figured out how a straw works and that has been great fun!

You do have some stranger anxiety. I haven't left you at the Gym Daycare in some time. And some separation anxiety. But it is with and from everyone. Not just mama. And especially with nana. Although your favorite is dada. Your favorite has always been dada.

Your bedtime is 8:30 and with the new blackout curtains, you'll sleep til 7:30ish. It is wonderful!! Breakfast is Cheerios with daddy. You love oatmeal and applesauce. We had a temper tantrum over yogurt last week. You only take bottles of milk in the morning and night. Otherwise, we are on the sippy cup.

Keep it up and by next month you'll be running!

Love, Mommy and Daddy