My last baby girl... it's been eleven whole months since you were born yet it only feels like days. I find myself searching for pictures and combing over them to see snippets of you as a wrinkly newborn. All fresh in your pink hat the nurses gave you once we finally found out you were a girl. You know, even after they proclaimed, it's a girl, I still couldn't believe you were indeed a girl. I'm not really sure why but I guess I had convinced myself you were going to be the brother Hayes would never have. After I finally got it through my head you were a pink bundle of joy I was ready to share you with your overly excited sisters and your cautious brother.
Well, it's been 11 months and your cautious brother has turned into one of your sweetest playmates. I can always count on Hayes to give you kisses, make you giggle and to coax you into doing something you probably shouldn't. The problem is he doesn't know it all yet either, so when I found him at the top of the stairs and you half way up, with the loudest giggles from both of you...it was a quick reminder that he doesn't realize all the dangers that could befall you. He didn't know you could fall and hurt yourself..he was just so excited you wanted to follow him to the top and you could do it all by yourself. His heart for you has grown and you have a special place in it!
He says the sweetest things like, can we keep her? Sidney can sleep in my bed. She likes me...she really likes me. Our baby is so cute, right?! And the list could go on!
So, Sidney Rose is a special little girl. She is loved by many, doted on by her siblings, makes strangers smile and keeps her mama's arms full!
*Sidney is around 23 lbs.
*She wears 12-2T clothes and size 3-4 shoes, size 3 diapers.
*Sidney has taken 3-4 steps, once that I have see, from the rocker to the sliding glass door..but usually she takes 1 step and sits down. She can balance for a long time, like 10+ seconds, and loves to cruise on things. She is really fast at crawling and gets where she wants to be before we even know it.
*She eats well and has tried cottage cheese, drinks almond milk and likes bites of most anything. She only nurses 2-3 times a day and is fast and will probably wean this month. She is very independent!
*Sidney is the best sleeper. And she finally has her own room!!! She is in her crib and transitioned really well. You can tell she knows it isn't her safe closet bed but she does ok and as long as she has her paci and blankie she is good. She will nap twice a day when she can but otherwise she will do a long 3+ hour nap and go to bed around 8pm. She wakes up around 7-8am happy and ready for her day.
*Sidney still has 2 teeth but I swear she is teething and getting another soon!
*Sidney now likes to pretend to talk on the phone. She will put it to her ear and blab away. It's too cute!
*She is scaling the stairs and can make it up them pretty fast. She tries to get to her brother and sisters and loves when you start chasing her. She giggles and squeals with delight! We are trying to decide on which baby gate to use that works for us.
Sidney Rose,
You have made this last year fly by and we have enjoyed the ride. I love watching your personality grow and shine. You make us laugh, smile and keep us running after you and checking what you put in your mouth all day long! I am so excited to celebrate your 1st birthday next month. I am praying that you stay healthy and happy and continue to grow strong. I know your brother and sisters are in love with you and and I can't wait to watch those relationships form even more. You are our angel baby and I am so thankful you are here with us. These last 11 months have been my happiest, since you made our family complete! So happy to celebrate you!
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