My Little Sweetie - Lilah June

So, Lilah June turned one, and we celebrated, and now it is time to pause and reflect on who she is, what she likes, what she doesn't like, and all those sweet details that you think you'll never forget, but somehow you do.

Lilah's Personality:
Of course, her personality is ever-emerging, but I can see who she is and will be a bit more every day. She is quite independent - she is happy wandering around the house with a toy or pushing the doll stroller. She babbles the cutest nonsense talk in the world. She is generally easy going and enjoys playing with Elise. Elise is always dressing her up, and Lilah manages it pretty well.

Though easy going, Lilah lets you know when she doesn't like something. She is not short on opinions. She lets out an awful screech if her sister hugs her too tight or I take a remote away from her. And, if you tell her no, well look out! It seems Lilah has gotten her mommy's sensitive spirit (I wish I could have spared you from this, Lilah!) When you tell her "no" or "not for Lilah" she bursts into full out tears.

What is Lilah up to:
I mentioned the pushing things - she is always pushing something. She also enjoys bringing me my shoes (and insisting I put them on), waving hi and bye, and giving kisses and hugs. Lilah is already very attached to her lovey (a stuffed kitty from Uncle Jon, Aunt Christ, and Katherine) and her blankie. She will pull them out of her crib and carry them around the house.

Sleeping and Eating:
As soon as I weaned Lilah, she started sleeping through the night. Good thing I didn't know this ahead of time - I may have stopped nursing before the first year was up! She generally still takes two naps, around 9 and 1. They are solid 1.5 hour naps. Lilah goes to bed at night around 7:15 and sleeps until around 7 am.

Lilah's opinions certainly come out at meal times. She was a good baby food eater, but has pretty much given up most vegetables now that she is solely on solids. And, she has even gotten picky about fruits. She would prefer her diet consisted solely of goldfish. She is the only one-year-old I know who ate all of her birthday cake, very efficiently and effectively I might add.

Besides goldfish, Lilah enjoys yogurt, peaches, cheese, eggs, and bananas. She eats other things, but these are her preferences.

Lilah sliding with Grandmama

Lilah June, we are so thankful for you! You are a wonderful daughter, beautiful inside and out. We look forward to watching you grow! Love, Mommy and Daddy