My Little 9 Month Old

Just for the record, I give myself at least a one week grace period to blog. So I know that Lissie was 9 months old on May 24th and now it is June 1 but I do have 2 little kiddos and a husband to take care of so I need a little leeway. Thank you for your understanding:)

It absolutely floors me that my little baby is already nine months old. I am both excited and saddened by this. It is so much fun to watch her grow up and become the little person God created but it is also so sad to see her give up her little baby ways. So in honor of my little Lissie here are a few things I don't ever want to forget. (Disclaimer: this is a mom gushing about her baby so you've been warned)

Things I love about Lissie:

• I love the way Lissie blows raspberries when she is finished eating.
• I love how she always wants Mommy and how Mommy isn't allowed to sit while holding her.
• I love how much she loves the Baby Bjorn when we go to the zoo. She kicks me the whole time because she's so excited to be part of the action.
• I love the excited squeal Lissie makes when she is walking with her walker.
• I love how Lissie would rather try to walk than crawl. She also loves to stand.
• I love the way Lissie waves goodbye and hello. She also frequently says "hi" and "bye" I swear she also says "doggie"
• I love how Lissie lights up when Abby pays attention to her.
• Lissie has just figured out that splashing in the tub is lots of fun and is very good at it.
• She reaches for Mac and giggles when he gives her kisses!
• She doesn't laugh often but when she does, its is the funniest sound in the world. You're not sure if she's laughing or crying.
• She always smiles and I really love that she still doesn't have teeth.
• Lissie loves to have something near her head while sleeping and I love how she snuggles into her bumper and pulls it down to her face.
• She loves her teddy blankie and I love how she talks to it in the morning. She has the cutest chatter.
• She reaches for everything now and of course, it all goes into her mouth.
• I love the way Lissie attacks her food, toys, etc. She looks at it and then pounces.
• She loves to sit in the kitchen in the Bumbo chair while mommy cooks.
• Whenever she hears music she stops what she's doing to dance (bounce) to it.
• I love Lissie's super soft skin and her very light and fine hair.
• I love that her tongue spends more time out of her mouth than in. Every single person we meet comments on Lissie's tongue.
• She has the most beautiful big blue eyes I've ever seen and for those of you that have seen Mike's eyes you know that means a lot.
• I love Lissie's happy hands.

There are just so many things I love about this sweet little girl and I know I've forgotten more than I've written. She is changing so quickly now and her personality is really coming through. I feel so blessed to be this little angels Mommy.