Mommyhood Diaries: Julia is ONE YEAR!

I can't believe I survived! It's insane to think that a year ago today I was bringing little Julia home and had not a clue as to what was ahead of me. This past year I have experienced so much more than I ever could have imagined and this little girl has changed my life in so many ways. She has helped me find my true self and allowed me to become the woman I always wanted to be.

Julia is such a free-spirited little girl. She keeps you guessing and she keeps you laughing. Not a serious bone in her body. She can be pretty laid back about things (gets it from her Daddy) but when she wants something she wants it (that comes from me). She loves people and animals and throws herself into situations without any hesitation. She's outgoing and loud! She wants the world's attention. She loves laughing and opens her mouth wide when she's happy...sometimes a loud yell follows but it's her happy sound. She is definately a wild little one year old ready to take on the toddler world.

What She's Doing Now:
walking unassisted
drinking from a sippy cup
drinking whole milk (started it when she turned 1)
can feed herself from a container using hands
puts blocks and other items in containers
shows affection towards Baby and other favorite animals
eats adult food - no more baby food
anticipates certain events
Favorite Show - YoGabbaGabba
dances
understands how toys work - cause and effect
says mama, dada, ball, all done
copies words and phrases
has 4 full teeth and 2 about to break through
pushes her stroller
can get down off bed and sofa
can climb up stairs and come down backwards
climbs everything