Just one week left

I am still in shock that my little baby is going to be ONE in just a week! 

I can still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday!  She was just the sweetest little thing ever, she still is.  I have been going through old pictures for part of her birthday celebration decorations.  She has grown up so much in such little time!  Her personality is sassier then ever!

 

Monday night I had class so was hoping we would get out early enough to be home before she went to bed.  She had a fussy night so Patrick put her in bed a little early but was still crying when I got home so you know I went and got her out of bed! :)  We played a little and she was clearly tired so went and rocked her.  She doesn't let me rock her to bed very often anymore so I definitely took advantage of the moment!  I just started bawling while rocking her!!  I just miss her as a baby baby, but am so lucky to watch her grow up and watch all the new things she learns to do and adventures she has.  Being a parent is the best thing in my life and I am so very thankful God blessed Patrick and I with Daylynn.  We were not planning on this little miracle but are so happy to have her in our life. 

 

Here's to the last week with an infant in our household (for now ;)) and preparing myself emotionally to having a toddler!!

 I'll leave you with a few random pictures of our little punkin!

Newborn!

 Sitting up so big!

3 months

 6 months such a cutie!

 Loves climbing up on the couch with Dad

 Tupperwear and her spoon...she can entertain herself for hours.

More tupperwear and pretty girl!

Dressed up for her first Halloween!

A Weekend in Lakin

Lakin, Kansas

Lakin is about 2 ish hours from Great Bend...given the speed of course :)

It is probably one of the most boring drives ever.  If you have ever been to Dodge City this is basically the same drive you just go north once you hit there. 

So Daylynn and I hit the road early Saturday morning to head to Grandma Jo's house to see the family.  She slept the majority of the way but the stinkin sun was in her eyes so couldn't sleep the entire time but was a trooper and a great little traveler.  We had an awesome day seeing everyone and playing games.  She was showing them how smart she is too :) My grandmas house is an old farmhouse with a layout where you can walk in a circle going through all the rooms.  They kinda all connect.  Daylynn loved this and kept going in circles.

 Daylynn sleeps in a pack n' play for her naps at daycare but I've never put her in one otherwise.  She slept pretty well for not being in her bed.  Such a picky little thing!  She must get that from her mom...no denying that!  Then Sunday morning we got up early again and headed back home to make it in time for Church service.  She slept the entire trip back, which I hoped since she was up at 6:30 for goodness sakes!

Now that school is back in session and our little family is here in Great Bend, we only get back to Manhattan about once a month maybe 2 times.  This seems like more then nothing, but before I used to go back every weekend and see my family and Patrick so it is still a little struggle when I have to wait this long to see my family.  Its more of a struggle on them since Daylynn is growing so quick and changing every day.

 

*On a side note, our Librarian had her little baby girl this afternoon, and it got me a little emotional thinking about almost a year ago I was in her shoes sending a message to my co-teacher and co-workers about our little bundle of joy. AHH my baby is almost a 1 year old!!!

11 months!

 

Our little lady is now 11 months old!! I'm late on posting this but better late then never :)

 

Some updated stats on our punkin:

Weight: She's weighing at 23 pounds...really starting to thin out lately

Height: 29 inches give or take I again used the measuring tape so it is a rough estimate when she doesn't hold still

 

Food:

You are still a eating machine! You eat 3 meals a day and snacking in between.  You eat anything and everything.  Your favorites are still hotdogs, cheese, chicken nuggets, and fruits.

You still drink about 4 bottles a day.  Here this past week we have been kinda sick or getting sick (doctors visit tomorrow) and haven't been eating as well as your normally do.

Bedtime:

You are doing awesome at night, rather then last night that is! You normally go down about 7-8 and get up at 6:30 sometimes later on the weekends.  Last night was a not so good night with lots of wake ups.  I'm pretty sure you have an ear infection though so I can't blame ya.  Plus mom loves the extra snuggles even if that means no sleep :)

Naps:

Still getting 2 naps a day.  Most mornings you are good and ready for a nap and the afternoons as well so those won't be going anywhere any time soon.

Diapers:

Still size 3

Clothes:

Sporting the 12 months and some 18 months.  It varies by style but you are growing like a weed my baby!

Latest tricks:

You blow kisses.  I'm not sure if you were doing this for sure at 10 months but I know we were working at it.  Now when we go to leave you blow kisses or if I say I love you, you blow kisses.  It's quite possibly the best thing ever!  You are doing a lot more mocking now.  We get thank you sometimes, and uck (you like to chew on moms shoes...yuckky), and daddy.  You were saying chiefs chiefs but it was still jibbery but we know thats what you were saying after copying dad.  You also love to laugh and lean your head back.  Your dad thought he was funny and said something then started fake laughing while leaning his head back and you ahve been doing that ever since.  You love the tupperwear cabinet in the kitchen.  You could spend an hour in there playing and making music with your spoon.  It's hilarious and crazy how independent you are.  You have been walking all over since a week after your 10th birthday.  You have it down pat now and are almost running at times.  Way to big, way to fast.  You still love to put things in smaller containers and then take them out.  Last night you were putting your chicken nuggets in the tupperwear bowl and then out to take a bite then back in.  You are so smart its ridiculous! I can forsee a very very bright future for you!

 

This past Saturday you stayed home with Grandma Pattie for the first time over night while mom and dad went to see Blake Shelton!!  We missed you a lot and felt bad because you were having some off days but we weren't gone long and you had a blast with Grandma Pattie and Ol Dog Grandpa Mike

You clearly are loved more and more every day and we can't wait to celebrate your ONE YEAR birthday in a month!!

 

Love you so much Daylynn, we are truly blessed to have you as our daughter.  We can't thank God enough for letting us be your parents!!

Just chilling in her chair watching TV

 

Oh the many faces you have

 

Panther Model

Crazy hair, don't care, but love kisses from momma