Height: 29 inches
Clothing Size: 12 month
Special Outings: Splash pad at the park, a day in Houston, and feeding ducks with Mom and Dad
Firsts: First official time pulling up and standing, first cookie (an arrowroot Gerber one), first time with lots of more foods
Likes: Walks, the splash pad, pulling up on the rocking chair, listening to "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan (Mom has been watching Parenthood obviously), music in general, my rollie walker thing, Cheerios, feeding myself, finding dirt and grass on the floor and eating it, and playgroups
Dislikes: When Dad takes me to Young Men's, when Mom takes me to Primary (Sundays are not my favorite day of the week!), and eating solids on a spoon
Any big changes: Just a busy little girl. I am constantly moving and on the go. Even when I hit my head, I don't slow down enough to be reassured. Mom hugs me and then I'm off again.
Biggest Lessons Learned: During a recent family home evening activity, we were asked to write down talents, gifts, and abilities of each member of the family. We believe in inclusion so Ashton was included. It was a very interesting activity to look at Ashton and think of her gifts, talents, and abilities. We decided she is fearless, determined, persistent, confident in herself, energetic, forgiving, a good crawler, a good puller-upper, and enjoys making people laugh. While most babies have these abilities, it definitely made me look at Ashton's behaviors in a more positive light. Instead of thinking she always fusses when she wants something, I think of her as very persistent. It helps change my attitude towards her and the situation.
Monthly Pictures:
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| We used this carseat once when we took Joe's car. I couldn't believe how big she is in it. |
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| Splashpad time! |
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| Puff in the hair. A usual circumstance. |
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| At a park having a picnic |
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| Modeling pose with her fat rolls |
Monthly Video:
What the next month should bring: Weekend with family, going to the beach, fireworks, and more of a hot summer
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