Baby Stella: March 2014

Stellza Pie,

Im 18 minutes into a workout when my phone rings "Hi, it's us at the Y, your kid won't quit crying". I run down the stairs and not to my surprise you are blubbery and swollen eyed and your perk up the second I reach my arms for you.

I have a love/hate relationship with this phase you are going through. I love it because you always want your Momma and let's be honest, it makes me a little giddy that you love me so much. I hate it because I don't want you to be upset everytime we leave you at church or the gym or anywhere else for that matter.

So tell me. How many snacks do I have to pack to keep you happy for a little run at the gym?

Besides the separation anxiety, you are one funny kid. You make snort noises when you are excited about something. You scream the entire time I'm cooking because "FOR THE LOVE I want food NOW", you get this one from your Daddy, only it's a little more strange that he screams until dinner is ready too. Just kidding Dad.

Once you started walking you decided you should just run. This has resulted in a few more bumps and bruises than I prefer but hey, if it gets you from A to B.

You are very hot tempered. Little things make you mad and I'm learning to let them make you mad. You can't always get what you want, unless you are cuddling your Daddy. I'm pretty sure he would buy you 5 ponies if you asked nicely.

You much prefer "people food" as we call it. You are huge fan of Papa Kenny's meatloaf.

Clapping for potatoes!

Loving all her "buuuhhhkks"

Looking at new construction with mommy and Daddy. Poor kid, you'll probably grow up and make this a sick hobby like we have.

Love you lots Bunny!

Momma

Bunny,

You are 10 1/2 months old and I'm already tired of explaining your age in month form. Besides, you think your 16 anyway. Everything you pick up in electronic form goes straight to your ear and you proceed by saying "Hi Dad", because after all your Daddy loves to talk to you through our remote control and Xbox controller. It's so scary how fast you have picked some things up.

I am currently planning your very first birthday. Wow. That doesn't seem possible. You still only have 2 teeth. You are WALKING. What? That's just insane. We are also experiencing very real stranger danger. You bury your head and scream anytime someone talks to you that you don't know. It's sad, it's frustrating, and it makes me appreciate it and need a glass of wine all at the same time.

We've learned to deal with separation anxiety by keeping you busy doing the things you love the most. This includes lots of books, which you call "buuuuuhhh", being outside, and more than one bath time a day. Sometimes a bath is the only way I'm able to consume breakfast and coffee, well mostly just coffee, let's not lie, eating is easier these days if it comes in liquid form.

You are so happy most of the time and we are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Happy early birthday present to you.."my first trampoline"