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Iris loves bath time.
I mean REALLY loves it.
She can be in the worst of moods, and all I have to say is:
BATH!
She makes a beeline to the tub, grabs the bubble bath container and hands it over.
Watching her in the bath, I can tell that her imagination is really growing. Her bad mood washed away, she plays, makes little sounds, and occasionally tries to sneak a sip of bath water.
Nothing better than a silly, clean, naked baby.
So I’m about six months behind on posting an update of what Iris has been up to. The last time I updated, she was just starting to walk on the day she turned nine months old. Now at nearly 15 months, Iris is a full-on toddler. She’s not just walking – she’s running, climbing on things, and learning new words daily. Below are some random things that I want to make sure to document so that I’ll never forget them.
Talking:
● Iris’ first legit word was “uh oh.” To this day, it’s still her favorite, most used word.
● She also knows a handful of people’s names. Right now she does: Dada, Mama, Bama (“bah bah”), Nana, Poppy (“pah pah”), and even tried Dustin a few times (“dus tahhh”).
● “Bah bah” also works for baby. “Mah” is more. “Tah” is cat. “Dah” is dog. “Buh buh” is bye bye. Her “Hi” is spot on. She’s to the stage now where she will try to repeat lots of different words. Her speaking skills are getting cuter by the day.
● At Montessori they use sign language. She signs mostly for more, please, and water.
Foods:
● We let her try nearly everything, but she’s definitely a picky eater. Her favorite thing ever is pasta & cheese (can you blame her?). She also loves fruit – primarily bananas & the Cutie oranges. I always do a little cheer when I discover a vegetable that she likes, but then it seems like the next day she hates it. Currently in: Lima beans & corn. Out: Peas & kale.
● As you can tell from her belly, she LOVES to eat. She will let you know when she’s ready to eat by going to her highchair and trying to climb in. Like every hour.
Fun:
● Iris likes to play outside, color and paint, go down the slide a million times, play peek-a-boo, and go “bye bye”.
● One of her favorite times of the day is when her daddy comes home from work. She squeals so loud he can hear it from outside.
● She’s still at the stage where she’s fascinated in the most average things around the house. This can be trouble when it’s a mug of the morning’s coffee and opening (and shutting) drawers on tiny fingers. We have to keep a close eye on her.
● Bath time is another favorite. She loves pouring water in and out of cups, but hates having her hair washed.
● Iris loves to laugh. It’s contagious too.
Facts:
● At a year, she wears mostly 18 month clothes, but a lot of 24 months & 2T things as well.
● She has started evening out and is in the 60% percentile for height & weight, but still 90% for her head.
● She’s in the 700% for hair. (hah). And no I still haven’t cut it yet.
● Iris still goes to bed early (about 7 or 7:30 each night) and often asks to go to bed by going to her crib, pointing, and saying “mah” for more.
● Iris recently had to go to the emergency room AGAIN because she had Croupe. It was pretty scary for about 36 hours, but thankfully she’s just fine now.
● Iris was early to do almost everything, except get teeth. She now has four on the top and four on the bottom. She even has a little gap between her top front ones. I don’t know what’s cuter – that or the dimple on her chin.
Some recent photos…
This is a photo of a girl who is nine months old today.
And this thing here, is a video of some of her very first steps.
She’s taken mini steps here and there,
but today she took her most legit “walk” ever.
She’s still got a ways to go,
but what a big day for my sweet little girl!
This past month has gone by so incredibly fast… they all do.
In just a few days Iris will hit the nine month mark, meaning we’re oh-so-close to that big FIRST birthday. I seriously can’t believe how fast the time flies. On one hand I can’t wait till she starts walkin’ and talkin’, but on the other – I don’t want my baby to grow up. I love her little babbles, her clumsy reach, and her crab-like crawl. It will be exciting though when she can share her words, giving us all a glimpse back into our magical childhood view of the world. And of course it would be nice if she could stay up a wee bit later than seven pm each night.
With her eight month nearly up,
I wanted to share some recent tidbits…
● Iris started standing all on her own! She pulls herself up on anything and everything (including in the crib). She has taken a teeny tiny step here and there, but nothing major just yet. We all think she’ll be walking pretty soon though.
● She’s having a blast at Montessori (and mama feels great about leaving her there). They have an Instagram account, so it’s exciting when I get to see her face while I’m at work.
● We celebrated her first 4th of July with family.
● She likes to clap, wave, give kisses, and put her hand over her mouth to make silly sounds.
● She makes us laugh ALL the time. Definitely has her dad’s humor gene.
● She loves animals. But they don’t always love her.
● Todd had his first Father’s Day.
And here is more of our life over the last month in Instagram photos…
As mentioned in my previous post, I use Instagram like crazy these days. To me, it’s the little things in each day that mean so much, but are often so hard to remember years down the road. This app allows me to capture those moments, archiving them in a creative little package. I often worry that I post too much, but then I think how cool it would be if I had my childhood captured so thoroughly. I literally have a picture of Iris from every day of her life… That’s one mighty scrapbook.
Here are our latest memories…
Me & Iris. I still think she looks more like Todd.
Puff lost in a belly roll.
My first Mother’s Day!
Apparently Iris has her own greeting card line at Target.
Iris’ cousin Cole turned one!
Summer dresses made with vintage fabric by Kerri.
I love her one freckle.
Swimsuits…..
She makes magic happen.
Sometimes this happens.
We love Little Giraffe blankets.
I got the big one on Gilt Groupe for half price!
Our silly animals.
We went to see Wilco!
Brandy and I were crazy lucky – a stranger asked us if we wanted his seats, which were literally front row, center.
Antique store browsing in Prairie Grove.
Going through our storage.
My favorite store ever. Berryville, Arkansas.
The Fayetteville Flyer’s dunk booth for charity at the Block Street Block Party.
Iris got sick, so we went home & had our own block party.
Isn’t this the saddest face you’ve ever seen?
Feeling better.
Todd made these for Iris!
I’m selling more vintage baby cuteness on Etsy!
My mom got us a family membership to the Mt. Sequoia pool. Love.
