Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy!

Waverly wanted to help Mommy make dinner for Daddy!

We made chicken pot pie, Daddy's favorite.

I sat Waverly on the counter and let her stir the vegetables. She thought this was grand!

Taste check!

Stirring, Stirring...
Later, Daddy wondered why all his veggies were smushed!

Hey, I'm really good at this Mom!

Add the creamy soup and stir some more!

Yum, Yum!

Mom-2-Mom

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Becoming a mother has been the most wonderful experience of my life. I love being a mommy! Even with the crying, sleepless nights with a newborn, the worry and stress of leaving your child at daycare, and the temper-tantrums of a one year old, nothing is quite like waking up in the morning to a bright eyed and bushy tailed little one who is ready to face anything the day may bring. The wonder! The curiosity! The excitement! And I get to watch it all!

Since I have been blogging, I have so enjoyed listening to my reader's feedback. "I love the blog today!" some will call and say! How thrilling that other people actually care what we have been up to and want to see pictures of our beautiful child! And to that, I must say thank you!

Now, I realize that most of my readers are moms, moms-to-be or will someday-maybe-want-to be-a-mom. I created a new blog to share some of the mommy tricks and tips I have learned along my way. Hope you all enjoy!

Future Blogger

Waverly was all about helping Mommy update the blog!

She loved looking at all her pictures and when the music came on, she clapped and danced all over!

See?
Waverly likes to point and ask Mommy, "See?" to make sure I am looking, too!

Typing away...

Bringin' home a baby bumble bee... OUCH! He stung me!

That's right, folks! While its fun to be one, turning a year old brings with it another well check at the Peds office. So, off we toddled to see Dr. Spath! Waverly got to "sit in the boat" (also known as the baby scale). She weighed in at 25 pounds, 9 ounces, which places her in the 95th percentile. She measured 28 inches long, with is approximately the 70th percentile. The nurse let her try on the Princess Crown (also known as a tape measure!) and her head circumference was in approximately the 80th percentile. All in all, our little one measured up well!

Dr. Spath came in and was generally pleased with Waverly's health. We talked about nutritious meals and continuing Waverly on breast milk. We also received a sample of fluoride-free toothpaste to brush those tiny toothers with!

Then it was time for those awful boo-boo sticks!!!
Poor Waverly had three shots, one for chicken pox, one for Hep A and the third was the last in a series for the Polio vaccine.
Poor Waverly! She was so mad! She just couldn't believe that the bumble bee would actually sting her!

In the car right after leaving the doctor's office...
She was still mad, even her new book and dolly didn't make her feel any better!
She was asleep before we even left the parking lot, though, and had a real good nap and a dose of Tylenol for her troubles.

After the day I've had, I need the LARGE cup of coffee!

The girl knows what she wants!
Daddy felt bad for the wee one when he saw her Snoopy band aids! He gave her an M&M to make her feel better. She willingly took the orange candy, then gave us her best lemon face! It must have been good, though, because she wanted a blue one next!
(Mommy put the M&M's away after that!)

All Dogs Go To Heaven

Last weekend, we sadly said good-bye to a member of our little family - our German Shepherd Axel passed away. We think that his tummy gave out on him. It happens to big dogs sometimes. Axel was only 2 years old. He had a happy and fun life with us. We will all miss him and think of him often.

Bye, Big Dog...