Randoms

Lauren,

I forgot to mention a few things when I wrote you yesterday. There's so much that I have to try to remember them all so that I can tell you about it.

You are a pro with the ipad and iphone! Ok fine, maybe not a pro, but you know how to push the button and swipe. You've been swiping for a long time and just recently discovered the button. Your favorite is watching the slideshows Daddy made of you. I try to record videos of you here and there and you really enjoy those too.

You've been really liking to brush your teeth. You try really hard and it's so cute. You also brush your hair when I give you a comb or brush.

When I change your diaper, you grab onto your...I don't know what to call it. I haven't come up with a name for it yet...but yo know what I mean.

You still scratch your arms and legs here and there but it's still much better than a year ago.

The cutest thing is when you say "hi" in a raspy voice. And then you'll repeat it again and again. It's so cute. You also say Daddy a lot too. You'll say Mama every now and then.

Oh, you hate hate hate going to the doctors and taking medicine. I don't blame you.

When I put your shirt on, you always try to slide your right arm through first, but when I put your shoes on, you give me your left foot first.

By the way, you are still loving your two left fingers, the ring finger and middle finger. I wonder when you'll give it up.

You're growing your 7th tooth. You currently have 4 on the top and now 3 on the bottom.

Did I mention you've been back in your crib...at least part of the night? You don't sleep as well but it's to help transition you to your big girl's bed in a while.

Ok honey, Mommy's gonna get back to work now.

I love you always.

Dailies

Lauren,

I know I haven't kept up with all of your milestones since you turned one, but you are learning to do so many things I just have to list them down.

You love love love to dance. When you hear any music, you spread your arms out and sway your hips, or your knees, I can't really tell, but it's quite perfect. That's not your only move. You also like to change it up by putting both palms out in front of you, facing them down, then you shake them up and down and even nodd your head to the music.

You are having major separation anxiety. You've only been like this for the last week. You want to hang onto me and don't want me to leave. To be quite honest, I love it. I know this won't last forever so I'm cherishing all of your stages. I vow to not sneak out on you or leave you upset. I want you to know that I will never leave you.

You recently had a terrible constipation experience. It was on a Sunday and Daddy left to go to the gym. I was home alone with you and could tell that you were trying to poo. You walked around and around and started crying. I put you on the toilet and we hugged each other while you were crying and I was trying to help you pass your poo. It finally shot out, you bled, I lactated, and we hugged each other and cried. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.

I recently went to the Women of Faith conference and what really got me was when a speaker asked "what would you not do for your child?" The answer was simple. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for you. I would do anything, absolutely anything for you. I would go to the ends of the world and die for you. No doubt about it. I love you.

There's so much more and I'll try to blog often and in smaller posts so that they're easier to read.

I love you sunshine.

Bump, Chili Pepper and LIVE!

Just when I thought your bruised cheek was bad, I went to your Grandma's yesterday for lunch and was told that you had a bumped on your head. I looked at it and wanted to cry. You haven't had much luck lately. From what I gather talking to Grandma, she said that you were sitting at the bottom of the stairs and fell off, landing on your big noggin. You have a purple bump just right above your right eyebrow. I tried to ice it but you didn't like the cold on your forehead. I wanted to kiss your forehead and miraculously make your bump disappear.

I was going to change your diaper before going back to work...but...it was more than a pee diaper and I didn't have time. Oh boy.

To top off your tough day, we went over to your Auntie Sheren's for dinner. You like to walk around in her back yard and play with your cousins so it's been nice for all of us. I went inside the house to wash dishes and Daddy was watching you. You are so busy now that it's hard to watch your every move. As I was washing the dishes, Daddy carried you inside and told me that you ate a hot chili pepper. You were crying, tears were streaming down your pretty bruised up face, your lips and mouth was all pink and flaming I'm sure. You held your mouth open and panted really hard. I felt so bad all I could think was to wash it out. I grabbed you and washed your hand and tried to give you your bottle of milk. You didn't want to drink any so I tried water and that only helped for a bit. We then gave you ice chips and that seemed to work. After awhile, the spiciness went away and you were back to your busy playful self. I never want to see that happen to you again.

I understand that as you get more mobile, you'll get more busy and prone to getting hurt. I pray that the Lord watches your every move and keep you safe.

In the meantime, enjoy playing, exploring, learning, and live my little one. Live life to the fullest and be happy. I love you always.

Bruised Cheek :(

On Saturday, 9/ 1, when you were crawling on Mommy's and Daddy's bed, you went for the iPad and iHome docking station and fell on your face. You were crying so hard no sound came out. Mommy freaked out and yelled for Daddy, all the while saying "Oh my God!" over and over again. You grabbed your beautiful face and just cried. Mommy nearly cried as well. As I removed your hand from your face, a dark purple bruise appeared on your beautiful cheek. I felt so bad cause I was standing there but somehow couldn't catch you. You cried for awhile but you're all fine now. Thank God.