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December 04, 2007
one year!
I know I tend to go on about the passing of time, but Audrey, I simply cannot believe we've spent a whole year getting to know you! You charmed us from day one, though this past month you've upped the ante considerably. You are less a helpless baby and so much more a cool little girl who we can't wait to spend time with. We love the way you meow when you see a cat or the way you exclaim "bahr!" when you see your teddy bear or "ball!" when you spy a balloon. Just today you looked at a photograph of yourself and helpfully explained to me that I was looking at a "ba-ba" which is your way of saying baby. And you sing! There are your "la-la-la's" from that Shins song and your rendition of a certain Death Cab for Cutie hit is spot on. You woke up singing it in your crib the other morning without any prompting from mama or dada. You've been picking up sign language and are quick to tell us things like "eat" and "more" and "all done," with simple gestures. Not even Natasha can leave a room any more without you cheerfully calling out "bye-bye" and waving. There are so many things, each one the coolest thing in the world to behold.
Physically you've grown too. Your baby fat is disappearing and your hair is getting longer; I love the little wings that feather out on the sides of your head. You have 11(!) teeth now. You have very little interest in walking unless you are holding onto the side of a table or couch, but you have been standing unassisted for a couple seconds at a time. You love to laugh and give kisses to your stuffed animals and to your parents.
I don't know how a year could possibly have flown by so quickly, but I do know with absolute certainty that it's been the best year of my life. Happy birthday, we love you!
Posted by Thrillmer! at December 4, 2007 08:06 PM
Comments
I agree, Audrey sure is a cool little girl - and how about that dancing!
Posted by: Saraa at December 5, 2007 08:12 PM