This year Adisyn went from a helpless newborn to a walking, babbling sweet-heart! Isn't it amazing what a baby can do in one year? Could you imagine if we accomplished as much in one year as a baby? She is turning more and more into a toddler every day. I officially got rid of all of her bottles (although she has not used them since before Thanksgiving) and although she does still use her paci, she is limited to sleep time and travel. She went through a phase for about a week when she really didn't want to eat anything, but now she prefers to feed herself finger foods. We have begun feeding her what we eat (most of the time) and she really enjoys eating what the family eats! At her 1 year old check up, she weighted 19lbs, 1 oz. She has transitioned from a newborn to infant and now to a toddler!
After having a family birthday on Christmas, we decided we just wanted to have a quaint little get together for her birthday. We originally rented out the clubhouse at our subdivision, but since we invited only a few friends who live near-by, we thought it would be more intimate if we went for breakfast. So, on January 12th, we went out for breakfast at the Grapevine Restaurant and it was perfect! Adisyn shared the morning with her friends McNeill, Jefferson and their families. They all did so well together!
After breakfast we spent the afternoon in Greenville. We went on a nice walk around the park and played at the playground. The weather was great! After the park we stopped by the Rousey's to help with their remodeling project. While Mark and Trey worked on their back porch me and Paige watched Jefferson and Adisyn play. It was a great end to the day!
For Adisyn's birthday weekend, we went to the beach. It was cold there, but we were able to swim in the indoor lazy river. Adisyn loved it becasue she had her own little tube and loved to kick her feet! We also went to the Ripley's Aquarium. We were the 1st ones in there so we got to take our time and Adisyn could really enjoy all the exibits. She really enjoys touching and feeling the glass and of course trying to catch the fish! We also went walking on the beach and Adisyn picked out some seashells. It was a fun, relaxing weekend!
Since Adisyn has turned one she has started a whole new chapter in her life. She started day care and is free to eat just about anything! Since Mark and I eat pretty healthy (most of the time), she eats pretty good as well. We're hoping starting eating healthy from the beginning will set up good habits as she gets older. Day care is very exciting as well since she is in the "1 Year Old" classroom, she is meeting new friends, is learning so much and gets to try even more new foods! Her first project was a penguin that she colored on her first day. I love the excitement of what she's going to learn and do that day! In fact, her 1st two days of school, she didn't even care that I was leaving and I had to kiss her and tell her "bye" with her not even watching me leave! I know that this will be such a great opportunity for her to grow and learn!!
Adisyn had her first bout with walking pneumonia and a few weeks later (at the beginning of 1st full week of daycare) she got RSV and then, two days later, a double ear infection. Since having pneumonia in December she already had a nebulizer so we were already prepared for the treatment with RSV. But, despite her not feeling well, all of the staff at the pediatrician commented on how sweet she was, as she still loved to smile and wave at everyone (even the people walking by in the hallway of the medical building) - she truly is a very sweet girl!Adisyn has learned a few new tricks since my last blog. She now says "ball" and loves to roll or kick the ball. She still loves her dolly and loves to hold, carry and hug her. She also likes to say "yes" or "no" by nodding or shaking her head. Surprisingly she does this appropriately - if you ask her a question she knows it's a question and will answer you. More commonly now she likes to nod "no", but to know that she's learning to express her own wishes and wants is amazing.
Adisyn also does "squats", as I like to call them, because she bends and straightens her knees repetitively, like she's doing her exercises. It's funny because I never realized how much she was really paying attention because when I'm holding her sometimes I'll go "down" and "up" in the squat position because she would always think it was fun. Now she does them on her own! Every day this week she has been walking more and more to her toys (where before she preferred crawling). She also is preferring to stand to play more often now.
She LOVES the song "If You're Happy and You know It". She has the song on her CD that we listen to in the car, but once again, I didn't realize how much she was actually paying attention. Then, one day while I had Pandora Radio on, the song came on. It was a different version of the song that she has in the car, but when they said "clap your hands" she actually clapped her hands with the song! Now, every time she hears the song she claps along with it.
Zoie (our female German Shepherd) and Adisyn have developed quite a symbiotic relationship with each other. I have noticed that Zoie is really beginning to appreciate Adisyn, now that she's more mobile. Now, though, Zoie will hide under the table and Adisyn will sneak food to her when they think we're not noticing it. When Adisyn is all done with her food, she just starts feeding Zoie. At least Zoie is there to pick up any scrap that Adisyn dropped, but it's still funny to see them work together!
What a great first year! We are so proud of Adisyn and she is growing into such an inquisitive toddler! We can't wait to see what her 2nd year brings!
