9 mths & 9 things i love

dd is now in existence as a separate entity for as long as i had carried her inside me. it's an interesting "milestone". she has definitely redefined my life (and dh's of course) and truly become the centre of our universe.

but before i go on, i'm going off-topic for just a short nip:
a friend had emailed this link with the subject header "only parents can understand" - http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1341866,00.html
it's a funny selection of quotes from parents offering "tips" and suggestions from their experience. i found myself turning red as i recalled how i was also guilty of eyeballing other parents' pram/stroller/pushchair (mentally and out loud - with dh - comparing makes, functions etc.). but these days i find myself looking out for babywearers and checking to see what they're using instead!

okay, now onto 9 things i love about dd: (to celebrate her 9 mth birthday, which was really on monday)

# 9 -- her look of determination when she spies a toy she wants and reaches for it.

# 8 -- the way her mouth continues to suck even when she's asleep, looking so angelic.

# 7 -- i get to be with her everyday of the week!

# 6 -- her big grins and smiles, with her eyes becoming dark laughing half moons.

# 5 -- at least once a day now she's been holding one of her hands to stare as she wiggles her fingers. it's a cross between a "royal wave a la the queen" and a finger exercise. it's as if she kinda gets surprised that she has these appendages at the end of her wrist.

# 4 -- sometimes she gets on all fours and then it's as if she's paralysed by the fear of removing a hand or foot to go forwards. so she sort of rocks on her hands and feet or does a quick yogic plank pose before she slumps onto her belly and whinges.

# 3 -- because she's nippy some nights and wants to nurse, we've wedged her between us in bed, making this cosy fam a cute trinity.

# 2 -- her two front bottom teeth! last week po po and i saw two little white buds on her gums but yesterday i definitely got a good view of the little white ridges that have now emerged.

#1 -- the way she bounces on her bottom when she's happy and nods her head as if in approval or to the rhythm of some headbanging rock band.

these are of course not the ONLY things i love...i love everything about her!