One Year and One Month

I'm not only surprised that June is 13 months old but that a month has passed since her birthday. What have we been up to? Beside working a lot and enjoying that immensely, we've done a whole lot of nothing. I know we've been busy but I honestly can't think of anything we've done in particular. 

This weekend we went to the pumpkin patch and June was neither pleased nor upset about the experience. I've come to realize that that's how she deals with new situations. She likes to take in the scene before getting involved. I think that comes from Thomas. I feel like I jump into new things faster than he does. 

Yep, this was her face, just like her beach face.

Instead of trying to make her smile like me, I just copied her face.

Our little Frankenstein's monster.

This was the best we got. She was more interested in the bale of hay we were standing on and I don't think she appreciated the irony of her milking me.

June's new favorite thing is to walk Henry. She will get his leash and try to put it on him and walk out of the house. We call it her baby chore. He doesn't seem to mind and she gets very upset if we take him out without her. I like to think that they're bonding.

She's a helper!

The Baby Center milestone chart was funny this month - she's now on the 13 to 18 month chart! 

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
13 months	Uses two words skillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye") Bends over and picks up an object	Enjoys gazing at his reflection Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him	Combines words and gestures to make needs known Rolls a ball back and forth

 So let's see - June is talking much more! She uses the words, "hi" and "momma" and "daddy." I am so thrilled that she's calling me momma and mommy. I waited so long to hear her say those words! At first it was just when she was mad but she's started to say it in her "conversations" now too. June can definitely bend over and pick up objects. 

Just today we were laughing how she was all into looking at herself in her grandma's mirrored closet doors! She was kissing herself and just having a ball! She reluctantly helps us get her dressed. 

She doesn't quite put words and gestures yet but is a pointer girl for sure. She loves rolling balls back and forth as well as throwing them. Quite a little athlete!  

 June is becoming such a big girl. She loves playing by herself in her bedroom. She goes in there and reads or talks and laughs to herself. I am so thankful that she can entertain herself and play alone. I know not every child can do this and I am so grateful!

 Halloween is just around the corner and I can't wait to share her (our) costume(s). I'm not really telling people what we're going to be because I don't want it to not work out and then feel dumb. 

So, friends, I have to write a new blog for Parenting OC. What are some issues or things you're facing these days? I'd love some suggestions for a new blog post over there! Thanks!

(let's ignore this again.)