On 9/2/12, you took your last bottle and never looked back. I really miss you taking a bottle. The cuddle time first thing in the morning was a very special part of my day. I'm thankful that you're still pretty cuddly and will sit on the couch with me. Now you drink soy milk (cow's milk gave you a nasty diaper rash) and water from sippy cups during the day. I don't think you drink enough but you're getting better with it every day. Your food intake has really increased since getting rid of the bottle. Your favorite foods right now are: crab stick, carrots, edamame, all fruits - especially bananas.
Your 10th tooth came in 8/26/12. (top first molar right side) You are getting better at chewing your food but still try to eat too much in one bite. Your hands are constantly in your mouth so I know that the other two bottom molars aren't far away. You ran a fever all weekend so I think it will be any day now.
Your tantrums and lack of patience are out of control. I'm really at a loss. It's heartbreaking to see you so inconsolably upset about things that are so small. I think your teeth hurt and you haven't been feeling well. I also think that you're frustrated because you just don't have the words yet to tell me what you need. I'm frustrated for you... and at you sometimes. I have to keep reminding myself that you're just a baby and "this too shall pass". I'm so ready for you to TALK!! You say "bye" and "mama" but it doesn't help your overall communication. I know you understand so much.... time to put some words with it! The most consistent advice I've heard is to walk away but stay within eyesight during your crazy tantrums. That's what we'll try. I just pray that you know our love and intentions through the hardest parts.
Your separation anxiety is no better... possibly worse? Church is really difficult to manage. I was going to take your Meet the Letters DVDs today but you were still running a low-grade fever so we had a pajama day instead. I think the DVD will give you enough of something familiar to transition a little easier. You've gotten to where you won't even let other people hold you with me standing next to them. Honey, everybody that sees you wants to love on you and you will have none of it. I'm so blessed that you know I am "mama" and you want to be with me but I also want you to enjoy new experiences and people as easily as possible.
I just started reading "Shepherding a Child's Heart" in hopes of some insight or direction to help you grow out of this phase as quickly as possible and be the child of God you were created to be. It's a good reminder that you are a ministry for me and your Daddy. Our job is to teach and show you God in a consistent and true manner. Your baby dedication was 2 weeks ago. Before the sermon began, we were asked to stand on the stage and dedicate ourselves to teaching you about God. We will do everything we can to make sure that you grow to become exactly who God wants you to be.
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