My Top 10...

things I have learned from a one year old this week! Abby is just spunky and absolutely crazy right now. Everyday, there is some new challenge or cute thing she decides to do. So...I thought I would make a list of all the things I have learned this week...yes...just this past week from my sweet one year old.

1. When your one year old is sleeping, and you hear a loud thunk that is followed by a loud cry, and then silence, GO CHECK ON THEM AT THAT MOMENT! It probably means they have figured out how to break free from their prision cell of a crib. As you open the door, do so slowly so that you do not wack them in the face (since you wouldn't normally be expecting your 15 month old to find a way out of their crib and stand in the middle of the room giggling.)

2. Ketchup makes great shampoo (the pictures say it all)


3. Anything that is soft can be swiped and used as a blankie (even mom's clean white duvet cover)




4. Baby does not throw up if father is present, only mother. It is more fun for baby to watch mommy squirm as she cleans up her throw up one more time and daddy just hears about it once again on the phone.

5. There are certain words that are automatically repeated throughout the day...over and over and over...our word of the week was, "mommy".

6. One year olds lack the intelligence to understand repeated failure. For instance, baby insists on throwing herself backwards both as a joke and when she is mad. She constantly bonks the back of her head due to this...I am beginning to wonder whose side of the family this gene is from.

7. All shoes are wonderful, especially brother's beloved Lightning McQueen shoes. If brother loves it, baby must love it even more.



8. All phones are wonderful inventions. Especially mommy's bright red cell phone, it trumps all other phones. The best part for baby is when she gets to drop it and say, "uhoh" and giggle.

9. Apparently, everything is meant to be climbed on. I mean, isn't that why it is there? It doesn't matter if it is a chair, bathtub, potty, or the couch. If mommy turns her back for a second, baby will be climbing.

10. Nothing is sweeter than a great big hug and a kiss from baby. This can make your day better than you ever expected.