Firsts: Playdate At The Park

A few Thursdays ago Chloe and I had a playdate at the park with my friend Jessica and her three boys. It was Chloe's first time at park and also her first time on a swing. We had such a great time playing in the warm sun! Chloe's favorite part was eating wood chips off the ground!

Dear Chloe

Dear little one,

Once upon a time you were so tiny in my arms, you loved spending your days nursing and cuddling and now my sweet Chloe you are turning into such an independent child. You have the most beautiful personality, so full of energy and curiosity, always wanting to explore and play. The way you smile and laugh is so completely infectious.

At only 4 days old!

I love watching you learn and grow, there is not a day that goes by that I am not amazed by you! There are certain things you do that get me every time, like the way you clap your hands together when you are excited or the way you wave to your Daddy and I as if to say hello. You are an expert stander, you stand on everything and anyone and lately we have noticed you moving from object to object while you stand. I think you are going to be walking in no time, wow I jut cant believe that!

I love the way you dance to music and recently you have added shaking your head from side to side to your routine, its the most adorable thing to watch! A few days ago I got a kiss on the lips from you for the very first time, it was the most sweetest thing. You sure know how to melt my heart little one!

Playing in the bath at almost 9 months old!

I love you forever and ever my sweet Chloe!

Mama

These Hands

These two people mean more to me then I could ever express or say, and its because of them that my life is filled with so much richness and love and joy.

8 Month Photoshoot

8 Months Old ( On Valentines Day )

Today on Valentines day my little love turns 8 months old! Its hard to believe another month has passed us by and once again I find myself writing her monthly update and reflecting on all those sweet, fun, challenging, unforgettable moments that have made up this month.

Here's whats new with my little love:

:: Chloe has been crawling now since she was a little over 7 months old. It's so cute to watch her move around the apartment with such speed.

:: She is pulling herself up onto everything and everyone and loves to stand.

:: Whenever Chloe get's excited she lets out a loud squeal, claps her hands together and kicks her legs all around. It's seriously the cutest thing ever!

:: She loves when you get on the ground with her and chase her all around the apartment.

:: Chloe is such a little daredevil already, she loves being thrown in the air and hanging upside down. 

:: She stills loves bath-time.
:: She dances when she hears music!

:: Chloe is still mostly breastfed and that is going wonderfully. She does like to eat baby oatmeal, plain whole milk yogurt, apples, pears, puffs, carrots, and some purees.

:: She still hates diaper changes and is constantly trying to roll and crawl away!
:: Chloe loves to be silly and laugh.
:: She also loves to get into everything!
:: Chloe would much rather play then sleep

Stats:

Still not sure on how much Chloe weighs or how tall she is but I can tell she has grown a lot in the past month! I'm guessing she probably weighs around 23 lbs now. Chloe is in size 4 diapers and wears 12-18 month and 18 month clothes.

It honestly blows my mind how quickly my sweet Chloe is growing. Each day I notice her looking more and more like a beautiful little toddler, full of curiosity and wonder and less like the sleepy newborn she once was. I'm constantly amazed by Chloe, constantly in awe of how someone so little could have such a huge impact on her Father and I.

Happy 8 months baby girl! We love you you so much!