If I had to describe your life right now using one word, it would be ...ADVENTUROUS! You either give mama and dada a new adventure to experience daily or you are taking them arm, feet and even sometimes head first on your own.
At ten months old, I thought you were at the Olympic gold medal tier in baby crawling but now you have shattered your own record. The speed at which you can get around is exhausting! It's especially kicked into high gear when you want to do something, you know you shouldn't. Your desire to get "there", - Bear's water bowl, up the stairs, on top of the fire place hearth, etc - an accomplish the mission quickly, before mama and dada figure out what you are doing, is entertaining! You take on these adventures as quietly as possible so we don't bust you before satisfaction is met. Really, what I know you seek is for us to catch you in the act. When you are "caught" the big smile and squeal you let out is contagious! Because you are so quick at crawling, you have little interest in taking your first steps. Mama and dada try and practice getting you to take steps on your own. But, we get no where! Instead, you fall to your knees and take off quickly in order to get away from us. Your desire to do everything on your own will lead to you making a solo entrance into the room, walking gracefully, and squealing...Here I Am, Look At What I Can Do!
Drinking from a bottle continues to present an adventurous challenge for anyone willing to try and feed you. Needless to say, you have little use for that task! Eating yummy table food on the other hand is something you enjoy with great satisfaction. You've definitely expanded your tastes and we continue daily to introduce new delicious foods - cookies, chips, pasta with cream sauce, pumpkin cheesecake - just about anything out of the "fifth" food group. All kidding aside, you are a great eater and love veggies and fruits as much as junk food (which you don't get as often as I make it sound).
You've sprouted a third tooth! It came in on the top but not in the "typical" spot. Instead of being a middle tooth, it's on the side! Now, if we can only get you to sprout some new hair! It's going to be gorgeous, just taking it's time to come in. For now, your beautifully pierced ears will have to help distinguish you as a little girl. See the blog for that adventure!
You continue to experience new adventures on the road. Last weekend you spent the first weekend away from mama and dada. You stayed with Aunt Meredith and Uncle Brett while we went to a wedding. I know you had a great time and tried new things with your aunt and uncle that mama and dada don't want to know about. When we got back on Sunday, you had tripled in size and looked more beautiful than ever!
Sugarbean, as you quickly approach your first birthday, I can't help but notice your adventurous spirit! It provides a lot of fun moments for all those around you. I heard song lyrics recently that I think are appropriate..."Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope, you're going to do great things, I already know. God's got his hand on you so don't live life in fear." Sugarbean, you've got many adventures ahead - know that God, dada and mama will always have your hand!
We love you,
Mama and Dada
(Sorry, not many pictures. She moves to fast!)
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