I used to rock her to sleep. But now she won’t let me. She wants her space when bedtime comes and I just set her in her crib and she goes to sleep on her own.
I used to give her a soother. But now she refuses one. This makes me thankful that we won’t have to break an annoying habit when she’s older, but also kind of sad that she’s left another element of babyhood behind.
I used to spoon-feed her yogurt and banana puree by the gallon. But now she will not let me come near her with a spoon. She wants only to feed herself.
I used to set her on the ground and she’d stay there. But now she’s crawling all over the house. She’s tasted dirt, tufts of Rolo’s shedding fur, and she’s bonked her forehead on many pieces of furniture as she tumbles down after pulling herself up to stand.
I used to have a baby. But now I have a little girl who is on her way to becoming a wallking, talking force to be reckoned with.
 Wow, do I ever love her.
25 Comments
Time goes by way too quickly. Each year passes a little faster than the one before. Enjoy every second with your beautiful gal!
I love those choppers! My heart still flutters every time I see her…nice pic of Ellie too!
I know the feeling my little girl just turned one and I often find myself a little tearful thinking where is my cuddlely baby and who is this self reliant toddler?
It is heartbreaking. My 11-month-old son is now a little boy, moving around, independent, and looking nothing like a baby. It’s not quite fair that they are only babies for several months. I miss the swaddling and rocking him to sleep. Sigh.
I hear ya! Remember when you brought her to the beach in that little sling? And she was like 6 pounds? And Emily was still in my belly? Seems like yesterday…sigh…
Amanda – that is the best picture yet – you both look so content and happy. I still miss my kids’ baby days sometimes, but they are such interesting and complex people as young adults, and every day is still a joy! Heidi F
She’s so beautiful, Amanda.
awww….so cute! And such a GREAT picture of you two!!
it only gets better as they get older. Well, mostly better. There are some rough periods of adjustment once they start kindergarten and realize that their teacher KNOWS EVERYTHING and you, the mother, know NOTHING. Ah yes, and the teenage years.
Enjoy her now while she still lets you hug her in public.
Your baby is so beautiful.
I have a 17 month old baby girl so I totally know what you mean. I just want to keep her a baby forever.
P.S. You take amazing photos!
Ditto sister! Chloe is fast on Avelyns heels developmentally and it kills me to let go of so many things that kept her close to me. Small tear….great picture of you two!
Great post! They just grow up too quickly. I love the picture too!
What a great picture;you know I want a copy of that one,too!With her big smile,she looks a little like you did at that age.You always had the biggest grin that would just melt everyone’s heart,just as avelyn’s does.I miss her (AND YOU) soo much.She is just growing up so much;how does that happen in such a short time?I am a totally,slobbering,smitten gramma!
You guys look so great. I can’t believe she’s so big.
What a pretty picture you two make.
What a beautiful picture! She’s growing up so fast!
Oh, how I understand everything you have written.
What a beautiful picture of you two! I love the glimmer of sunlight.
AWESOME!! Isn’t it bittersweet how they part with moments that we cherish only to bring forth new ones for us to want to hold onto.
What a great picture of the two of you.
They grow too fast don’t they, but at the same time…we love watching them grow into wonderful little people.
Aww..too cute! Enjoy this time…and all the times to come :-)
*rushes to hold and snuggle her baby while she can*
You two are just two stunning gals basking in the son. Wait until Avelyn turns to you and says “No Mommy. You Go.” I get that alot with Kynan if he is playing with Dad or Papa. It breaks my heart that I am not always needed, but always fills it with joy knowing he growing up to be such a social well rounded boy. He still has his baby moments though, which I relish in.
This post (and the picture)? Perfection.
G-R-E-A-T PICTURE!
Gorgeous. This makes my uterus hurt. ;p
Comments are closed.