Thursday, March 22, 2012

12 months update!

Crazy girl at the doctor today
She got bored on the table, so she moved to the chair
She got bored with that chair, so moved to the other one
Roslyn is ONE YEAR OLD! Her height is 28 1/4" in the 20%; weight is 19 lbs 7 oz in the 25%; and head circumference of 46.4 cm in the 85%. She is a growing baby! :) As you have probably seen in a previous post, she is WALKING!!! Roz hates getting dirty or uncomfortable. She still loves to climb; will sit in any box in sight after throwing whatever was in it on the floor. Music is definitely a part of who she is; walks up to Andrew's guitar and starts strumming it and singing. She knows how to be nice to her cousin, Maylene. They love each other very much. MayRae just wants to grab Roslyn every time she sees her; Roz likes giving Maylene hugs. Something I've found super cute is how she'll bend down, her cheek touching the floor, to look for something which might be under a piece of furniture. We tried switching her to whole milk on her birthday; she had the same reaction (hives & mega throw-up) she had to regular formula. So now we are giving her soy milk. She eats baby oatmeal and baby food sometimes. Roslyn is a very particular eater. She mostly wants big people food (which she chokes on) or puffs (which she can have). If it was her choice, I think she could live off of puffs. She would much rather feed herself than have me feed her. She enjoys watching mommy and daddy play the wii; still likes rolling the ball back and forth. She sleeps through the night on and off. Some nights she'll wake up at wee hours of the morning and want a bottle. Her normal bedtime right now is 10pm, as long as she doesn't have a late nap. She had a lot of fun at her birthday party! She would not eat the cake until I gave her a spoon.... couldn't get her hands dirty lol. She has shown a new fascination with eyes and eyebrows. When I rock her, she'll just stare at my eyes/brows and touch them. It makes me laugh... then she starts laughing. Fun times! When the AC kicks on, the vent in the kitchen is a favorite spot of hers. She likes the air blowing. Andrew and I got her a 3-wheeled scooter for her birthday; she has fun riding it, but can't quite touch the ground fully with both feet. She is saying most babbles except "mama" on a regular basis.... although I think she knows who "mama" is. Roslyn is one funny baby. She has quirks; she is dramatic; full of energy; and she truly loves to be around people and laugh! Her smile lights up her whole face. It is the most beautiful thing ever.
Here are some pictures and a video from her birthday party:

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

One Year Ago...

(Roslyn, March 2011, one week old)

... God gave me the most precious gift, my baby. Roslyn Kate Apple is turning one year old today, March 16, 2012. This past year has gone by slow at some points and fast at others. It was definitely jammed packed FULL of memories that will be forever etched in my mind. Tonight, Andrew and I watched videos from Roslyn's birth at the hospital. If I think about my baby turning a year old already, I'll start to cry; so I distract myself with the planning of her birthday party. I cry about Roz turning one because she has already tripled in size and is just growing so stinkin' fast!! I cry because I am so excited and happy to see my baby experience new things. There are multiple reasons tears rush to my eyes when I think about Roslyn (even when it isn't her birthday). I can't even put into words the overwhelming love and joy she has brought to my life.

(Roslyn, March 2011, one week old)

(I will give her 12 month update sometime next week after her doctor's appointment.)

Roz is the Coolest

Photos by Andrew Apple

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Cleaning up after MaMa

Roz decided to put my shoes away. She makes me laugh!!!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Friday, March 09, 2012

Sweet Sleep

Roslyn has been asleep for a while now, yet I'm still rocking her. At this moment, there's nowhere else I'd rather be. She's getting a lot more independent; she doesn't cuddle all the time like I would love her to. I seriously cherish these moments like this one. Still. Quiet. The sound of her breathing. My sweet baby here in my arms.

Basket Survivor

She eyed the next one out (mr. penguin), then executed her decision by banishing him from basket island. Well played, Roz.

Monday, March 05, 2012

Thursday, March 01, 2012

2 STEPS!!


Roslyn Kate Apple just took not one but TWO steps!!!! AND she wasn't falling while taking them. She was walking to me while waving bye to Da Da :) I'm so proud! I haven't gotten her to do it again yet, though haha.