one year

my baby is one year old.

height: 27.83 inches - 13%

weight: 18 lbs 6 oz - 9%

head: 44.2cm - 24%

i can't believe it's been a year, as cliche as it sounds. it's gone way too fast. i've been putting off this post because i don't how to put the last year into words. no matter what i say, it could not adequately describe the happiness, emotions, love and joy of the last year. how do i describe my first year as a mom?

wonderful.

don't get me wrong, it was a big adjustment at first and there have definitely been hard times, but i love it. i wouldn't trade it for the world. it's so funny how i waited and waited, for what seemed like an eternity, to get to know sophie and see what she looks like and now that i do, i can't imagine not knowing. she has been the perfect addition to our family. she is such a funny girl and has the best personality. i can't get enough of her. although she does have some cranky times, she really is a happy, sweet girl.

i remember the day sophie was born like it was yesterday. as her birthday neared, i kept replaying the events of the previous year in my head. what an ambiguous time with so many unknowns and firsts. the first time i saw sophie i was so overwhelmed. i couldn't believe she was actually here and she was mine (or ours). everything was finally real and i was so happy to hold her in my arms. i couldn't be more happy with the little girl heavenly father sent me. she's perfect!

there have been a lot of firsts this year and i have definitely learned a lot. we have all grown and changed in ways we never knew we could. i am so thankful to have sophie in my life and for everything she has taught me. i love spending time with her, watching her grow, learn and discover new things. i can't believe how much she has changed in the last year. she has brought so much love and joy to our family and we're so glad to have her. can't imagine life without her!

some things i love about sophie at one year...

her cute smile

her 2 little bottom teeth (and the front one coming in)

her crazy hair and "sophawk"

her voice and the way she talks

how much she talks

how much she loves puppies and her excitement when she sees one

she will try just about anything we give her to eat

she walks everywhere

she goes up and down the stairs all by herself

she loves to be chased

she loves the bath tub

she loves her daddy, a lot

her hugs and kisses

the way she dances and shakes her head

she smiles and says "hi" when i come home from work

the way she loves to play "boo" when she's going to bed

her animal noises

she is generally very happy and good natured

she can play and entertain herself quite well

she loves other kids

she loves walks

and pretty much everything else about her

sophie has been talking like crazy lately. currently, she says: ma ma, da da, pa pa, hi, bye, puppy, purple, emi, boo, yum yum, uh oh, sockies, ball, and probably a few more i can't think of. she is always trying to mimic what we are saying to her.

i can't wait to see what this next year brings and how she grows and changes! love you my soph!