Skip to main content

Charlotte {11 months}

Listen.  I am TOTALLY aware that time doesn't move fast or slow, it just moves.  But somehow, the past 11 months have passed in the blink of an eye (a non-sleeping, bags underneath eye).  I cannot believe that in just a few short days, I will have a 1-year-old.  SERIOUSLY?!  I couldn't love this kid more and I am so enjoying watching her develop her sense of self and an awareness of how the world works around her.

Teeth:  2 bottom teeth and 2 top front teeth... we're waiting patiently as she's been a little fussier than usual lately and I suspect teeth are the culprit.

Charlotte likes...
... dancing (girl can move)

... standing by herself
... babbling
... clapping
... playing peek-a-boo
... eating what Mama and Daddy are eating
... people-watching
... going for walks in the neighborhood
... puppies (girlfriend lets a SQUEAL like you wouldn't believe whenever we encounter a puppy on our walks)
... carrying her lunchbox into the classroom every morning & helping Mama put it into the fridge
... Gabby the Ghost Owl --- this thing comes with her EVERYWHERE, often even breakfast

Charlotte does NOT like...
... sun in her eyes
... when we stop her from.... anything
... being scolded (she often cries a newborn-ish cry)
... when other kids cry (again, she often lets out the newborn cry, she's a very sympathetic gal)
... sitting still during diaper changes 
... putting clothes on (ain't no body got time for that)

Things to look forward to...

... I feel like it's a matter of days, if not hours, before Charlotte takes those first steps.  And watching her grow the past 11 months, she is the kind of kid who watches and learns and then just takes off when she figures out how to apply the new skill.  I have 0 doubt that we're going from standing to running in a matter of weeks.  I better get new running shoes ;)
... The birthday party is quickly approaching!  I've got some decor and ideas & just need to get everything organized.  I can't believe we're so close!
... I am in my cousin's wedding August 1st & I am looking forward to dancin' with our Bug!


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The neighborhood gem

We have lived in our current place for about 2.5 years. Sunday marked the first time EVER that we walked to the neighborhood park and participated in open swim at the pool. I don't know why it took so long... maybe because we're not usually here on the weekends? Not sure. But Sunday was such a gorgeous day that we couldn't resist the urge to be outside but this preggo needed to be cool. I mentioned the pool and called to find out deets (hours, type of swim, fee, etc) and we slipped on our suits & were out the door in no time! We had been working all morning to assemble baby gear and catch up on laundry so we welcomed the break. We spent about an hour soaking up the sun and floating around in the water. We really aren't going anywhere (no more trips to the cabin or Green Bay for me) between now and the baby's arrival so I suspect that if the weather is nice, we'll be more likely to consider the pool.  Hey, it's clean, free, and close to home. Can...

Maternity Pictures

I let out the biggest squeal of joy when I went to get the mail today and found this package waiting for me! Seriously, I've been stalking Bobbi's life and seeing everyone's amazing teasers was making me so much more excited to get our pictures!  I'm so happy to share the amazing work done by Bobbi at The Salty Peanut.  I highly recommend her to all of my Wisconsinite friends, particularly those in the Madison area, though she's willing to travel.  Check out the website here  and let her know that Mrs. Porch sent you her way!  Her work speaks for itself so I won't gush too much...... I seriously cannot pick a favorite.  So I'm not going to.  But you can!  :) Just 19 days until Baby Porch is predicted to arrive!  I'm so happy we got these back before she arrived; it's such a fun way to remember this exciting time in our lives.  And soon, we won't look nearly as well-rested, but we'll have ...

when even the doctor feels badly for you

went for the repeat ultrasound yesterday with my heart filled with positive thoughts and feelings just to find out that my uterine lining is WAY too thick to move forward. in fact, dr. b was worried because my uterus and ovaries seem to be having different conversations about where they are in my cycle. blood was drawn and results revealed that i hadn't ovulated and so, my dear friends, i am back on birth control for an undetermined length of time. the short version of this paragraph:  i didn't bleed enough this month so i have to do it again. you know it's rough when even the doctor has that sad look in her eyes and wraps up the appointment with, "I feel so bad for you, it's just one thing after another." that's why i like her, to be honest. let's not sugar coat this process and let's skip the whole "we'll get 'em next time, tiger" pep talk. it sucks. and we're allowed to feel that, my fellow infertility peeps. it's o...