9.23.2011

to my Mags

I can hardly believe that I had you almost one year ago. It feels like I just brought you home a month ago. Terrified. Up all night. Constantly reading what a new mother should know. I never wanted to leave your side. It didn't matter that some nights I got 4 hours of sleep or that I didn't shower for the day. I didn't even notice.
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Looking back at some of these pictures, I had already forgotten how chubby your cheeks got! But I still didn't forget how happy you have always been. You have been smiling since birth. People will ask me, " Is she always like that?" and every time I tell them, "YES!" I've been scrolling through pictures this morning laughing and crying, thinking about how my little Mags is getting so big!
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and next week you'll be one!
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You now eat everything mom eats (even big girl milk).
You hum along with me when I put you to bed.
You jump up and down in your crib when we come get you.
You walk side my side with me while I hold your hand.
You always want to color.
You now throw tantrums, it makes me laugh.
You love to dance, clap, and give kisses with your mouth wide open(when you want to)
You're terrified of big animals like cows and horses and fake decorations (halloween stuff)
You absolutely love books! and you have to turn the pages!
You laugh after you hear a group of people laughing. You must think it's for you, but it's usually not and then it makes everyone laugh again. (especially embarrassing at church)
Just before your naps and bedtime, I still swaddle you and cuddle with you for a few minutes. I'm glad you still let me, cause it's probably more for me then it is for you.
It's been so exciting watching you grow and figure things out.
I love you so much Maggie Ro!
My creation

9.13.2011

note to self

Never give her a bath a few hours before spaghetti night.
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9.08.2011

love this!

Just a few minutes ago, I walked by Maggie's room while she was sleeping and saw this. Ohh I just wanted to squeeze her! It was totally worth a picture, even if it did wake her up...

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cooped up

On Tuesday I was being a boring mom cleaning up the house, doing laundry and things like that, when I come around the corner and find this little one longing to be outside. Our neighbor girls were all outside playing on their bikes giggling and playing and Maggie kept trying to "talk" to them. Of course I put her shoes on and we immediately went outside. She was giggling and running (with my hands) after the girls.
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