The Life of a Resident('s Wife)

Okay seriously... ELEVEN months?! I'm sorry I am never going to stop being amazed at how quickly my little girl is growing up. This time next month she will be a year old and we will be celebrating her first birthday with a very special party. Can't wait... Well, here goes a little bit about what has happened from Haven's "perspective". Eleven months and not slowing down   In the eleventh month I have...   Started passing objects and saying "tank yu" Momma keeps saying my first word(s) is "thank you." She doesn't realize I just get a response out of making these noises  so I continue to repeat them.   Had my first real cough. It was no fun!   Popped my first top two teeth.   Learned how to give kisses and love it. They are my favorite.   Mastered standing up holding onto things and have tried standing on my own once or twice. Still working on that.   Become a fast crawler and chase the kitty all around...

Oh my, only a couple more months and my babe will be ONE YEAR!! Ahhhhh. But for now, I will enjoy these next couple of months.   This month has been a BIG month for me. DOUBLE DIGITS!   In the tenth month I have...   Whistled. I'm quick and keep Momma on her feet. She never knows when I'm going to do it, that way she can't get it on tape. ;)   Started clapping my hands. If you do a good job, don't worry I will clap for you. I also like to clap when music is playing.   Become a "pro" waver.   We left on my 10 month birthday for Seattle and I walked Papa to the door. Before he closed the front door and had the chance to say goodbye, I waved him off.   Learned to turn on my butt in circles. (It's my nice way of saying I don't want to listen to you... Everyone just thinks it's a new trick though.)   BIGGEST accomplishment of ALL... I have officially started crawling. Momma and Papa (and everyone else!)...

Nine months?! No way has it been NINE months!! Oh my baby is growing so fast.... I just keep enjoying each new milestone, and holding on to every moment... Life is precious.   In the ninth month I have...     Been wearing Babylegs non-stop. Momma is convinced they will help me start crawling, but I'm just holding out on her.   Had my first New Years. Momma said I started the year off right by sleeping 12 hours in a row. I have continued to sleep 10-12 hours a night for the most part. Momma seems quite happy about that.   Re-met my Grandpa Floyd (Gman). He lives in Fairbanks and I haven't seen him since I was first born...So I didn't remember him very well.   I tend to still miss my bus at nap time if my Momma isn't paying attention.   Finally got to bump up snap sizes on my BumGenius diapers.   Started wearing 9 month old clothes, but am about to outgrow those. Yippee!   Tried feeding myself for ...

This is ridiculously late, but better now then when her nine month update is due in just a couple weeks!   In the eighth month I have...   Had my first tooth popped through! The second followed within a couple days. It was not very fun, but it is nice to chew and bite things.   Started saying Nana (I got to surprise her on her birthday, saying Nana for the very first time).   Learned to click my tongue.   Experienced my first snow fall.   Started waving, but I don't really know what it means yet.   Learned to nod my head "Yes!" (Momma prefers this over shaking my head "no.")   Tried my sleep sack for the very first time in place of my swaddle.  I like it. No more swaddling for this girl   (well, unless I'm beyond tired and my arms are flaying)   I received my first doctor kit. Going to be like Papa when I play!   Best of all, I experienced my very FIRST CHRISTMAS!...

I've been wanting to write this blog and have made up so many excuses not to... Finding stupid things to fill my time up instead. Well, it's Christmas morning and everyone is asleep... No better time to write this than now. This is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love the lights, the decorations, the carols, the baking, the wrapping, the time with loved ones, but above all I love the peace that the season brings... Whether or not you believe in Jesus, you know the peace I am talking about... On Christmas day, no matter who you are, where you are, hurting or happy, you can have peace. I don't mean to sound cliche, but it's the truth. Jesus came to make peace between man and God. It truly is amazing! My goal is not to preach to you, but I want my readers to know that I 100% believe in the Spirit of Christmas and Who this season is about... With that in mind, I feel like this is the first year I have been able to really grasp (as much as the human mind can), t...

Oh man... This Momma is WAY behind with this post... But come on, it's the best time of the year so... Forgive me!   In the seventh months I've been alive I have... Had my first Halloween. I was a puppy because I always stick my tongue out. AND I tried solids for the very first time! Yum... Rice cereal, but I prefer oatmeal now. On Halloween, I got to pick out my own candies... Momma wouldn't let me have any though... ( I chose a Snickers!)   This month I started to put my hands out to let you know I want to be held.   Had my very first Presidential election. Momma kept saying we were fleeing the country, but we are still here... So I'm assuming she was joking.   Started shaking my head "no" and giving eskimo kisses. Momma taught me and told me that was what her and Papa first did before they kissed.   Enjoyed my very first Thanksgiving, and Uncle Chuck got to hold me for the very first time.   Learned how to drink ...

Happy Half Birthday to ME!   In the sixth month I have...   Learned to cover my face with my blanket and have my hands over my head.   (Don't worry Momma keeps her eye on me and doesn't let me sleep like this for very long.)   Went to my first corn maze, pumpkin patch, and "helped" make apple cider. My Momma and Papa LOVE the fall (I keep hearing them say that's when they fell in love) so I guess I am bound to like this season as well.   Love it when Momma and Papa jump on the bed. It makes me giggle.   Started taking naps without fighting sleep. Momma loved that but it only lasted a month. I started fighting again...But I do have a nap schedule nap.   I like to take my naps with my face covered with my blankie. That helps me sleep.   Learned how to roll from my back to my tummy...However, I forgot how to roll from my tummy to my back. I only do it once in a while.   Momma and Papa star...