First Tooth!

Dear Scarlett, 

Your first tooth has popped through! Finally! You are a late teether but that's okay. What do you need them for right now, anyway? Daddy noticed it yesterday (February 11th, 2012) while you were munching on his finger. We took a look and sure enough, there was the little toothy! It is so cute. Anyways, I just wanted to write you a short note letting you know when your first tooth popped through. As soon as it is more visible, I will take some photos to document.  No more toothless smiles! ;)

Love Always, Mommy 

Favorite Toys @ 9 Months

Your favorite toys the last couple months:

This is a Melissa & Doug fish tank that you LOVE! Your favorite is the fishy. His tail is corduroy which you like to munch on. 

This is your toy winkle. You like to bite it. 

Scout the Dog always makes you smile! He is programmed to say your name & sing your favorite songs. He also plays bedtime music for you. 

You don't go to sleep without your sock monkey. You even have a baby sock monkey that you cuddle.

Here are some of your favorite stuffed animals:

And you think socks are toys. You chew on them and stretch them out. 

Here is baby bear. He usually travels with us.

And life would not be the same without your all time favorite Jumperoo! You jump in, you rock in, you laugh at, you play with, you talk to and you fall asleep in this!

And this is your FAVORITE book. You cry when it is done. I guess you take after Daddy with his love for farming...

Sources:Amazon.com

9 Months.

Dear Scarlett,

 Are you really 9 months old already?! 

You are growing up to be such a big girl. 

My heart is overwhelmed by the little person we have created.

 Right now, you are standing while barely holding on to a hand or a chair.

 You still won't crawl. 

I have thoughts that you will skip that and go straight to walking. 

You love to read books. 

Since month 7 you have been helping Mommy & Daddy turn pages. 

You point to each page as if you really are reading. 

You are just too smart. 

You were sick this month with a bad cold. You didn't sleep for 2 nights but I took advantage of those nights and the cuddles you had for me. All you wanted was Mommy. You would cry if I laid you down. I ended up sleeping sitting up with you laying on my chest. So Daddy, you and I all camped out on the couch. Sometimes I think it is the hard times that bring families even closer. 

You started swim class this month. 

It seems to be something that you enjoy. 

Actually, Mommy enjoys it too. 

It's nice to meet other Mothers and babies. 

We are still living in New York but I think we will be moving soon. 

I can't wait to get all of our things in one place. 

You have yet to use your crib at home. 

This month, I found a dress that I wore when I was just about your age. 

It is a vintage dress from 1986. 

I am going to dress you in it and take your pictures. 

Right now, you are wearing 12 month clothes. 

You are so long. 

We will find out how big you are on Monday when you have your 9 month appointment. 

You still love baths. 

Rubber duckies play with you while you splash. 

You are such a happy baby. 

You are content in playing with your toys, reading books & watching Olivia. 

You love Olivia and if it is on tv, you look around me to watch it. 

 Your personality is starting to stand out. You are a very independent baby. You like to do what you want, when you want. Wonder where you get that form.... ;) You are starting to become a cuddle bug. You love to grab my face and kiss me. You are very interested in everything....remotes, necklaces, cell phones. Pretty much everything that you aren't supposed to have. Haha. Every time Daddy comes home, you are elated. You shriek and he comes to kiss you hello. 

Happy 9 months baby Scarlett. We love you with all of our hearts....

When My Belly Was Your Home

Dear Scarlett,

    I still remember when my belly was your home...

And then....you were here. And our hearts were filled.