She's on the Go!

Oh my, I have finally entered into official craziness! Irelyn not only is crawling with lightening speed, but is pulling up and mastering the stairs, all within days! I have had some overwhelming moments because she is getting bumps and bruises from diving headfirst into furniture, and trying to get into everything. It makes me feel like a bad mother when I see her take all the spills, but then I know it is all normal and comes with the territory. It is just so funny how as mom's we encourage them to crawl and are excited for them to take their first steps. It is all so exciting but, wow it comes out you so quickly! It is like one minute they are sleeping in your arms and then they hit the ground running and everything you possibly have in sight is their new adventure. My daughter is actually laughing when I say No. I took her for her one year check today and I asked her doctor about the biting and how to discipline her for it. He told me to sit her down and walk away and not to react to her actions. She gets a reaction from me when she bites, so when I sit her down and walk away, she won't get what she expects. He said it may take a bit but should end. The other great news was she is off of the liquid gold finally! Lactaid whole milk now, which my wallet is thankful for since the $25 a 12oz can was killing us!

I remember taking her home from the hospital and then thinking, "Oh shit! What do I do now?!" and was so thankful to have my mother for guidance. Also everyone you know with children are happy to give you advice and their input. I am back to that place again, I have a one year old becoming mobile and growing up so fast, oh shit! I have never felt angry or mad at my daughter, and I still have not felt that way, but getting into everything, laughing at my No's and biting my shoulder like a vampire, causes some stress. On the positive side, it is nice to be able to play with her, read to her, and take her to the park and have her understand and have a great time. She is reminds me of myself a lot, which is scary and nice in a way. She also reminds me of my husband and his stubborn attitude but very loving and cuddly side.

"A child fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty"