Wow...not prepared.

Bella totally freaked me out today. We were playing and all of a sudden, she took three steps away from me. She walked ALL by herself. I am so not ready for this. I don't think she is going to take off running, but she is going to be walking in no time. She isn't even eight months old yet! I knew she was determined and independent, but I can't believe it is going so fast. My sweet little baby is growing up way to quickly. I better not blink, she may be grown if I do.

So Thankful

I am so thankful for all of our family. They are always there to help us out when we need them. Our moms, Kristin and Leah have been so great to help us with Bella. The thought of leaving Bella with strangers makes my whole body ache. I know it's a little silly, but she is my angel. I can't just trust her to anyone. Of course our goal is for me to stay home, but while I am working, it gives me comfort to know she is with people that love her and will take good care of her. I also have to say thank you to my wonderful husband for being patient with my crazy overprotective self. I am so glad that he understands my desire to stay home with Bella, and he is doing everything he can to make it happen. Everything will work out.

Bella Has a Tooth

Our little baby girl finally got her first tooth! Poor girl has been teething for months. Looks like the other one is about to come out too. She is eating so well. She is on stage three baby food, but prefers whatever I am eating. I think she would eat anything you put in front of her. She is learning how to use a sippy cup now. Everytime she takes a drink, she lets out a gasping squeal of excitement. It is very cute. She is no longer limited to our living room. She has overcome her fears and feels free to go in whatever room she can get into. That means I have to be very careful about what is laying around. She can also get to the end tables and whatever else she can pull herself up on. It is alot of work, but so much fun. I am so proud of her. I think she is going to be a very determined and brave girl. I am so excited to see what she does next.

Getting Older

Well, I had my birthday last week. It was nice and I was able to celebrate with friends and family. I am, however, starting to become less concerned with my birthdays. I am now more focused on Bella and all of her celebrations. She is getting so big. She is pulling up on everything and crawling everywhere. She LOVES dancing and being chased. She has also started noticing when I am leaving, and she doesn't like it. Bella is also quite a fan of food. If she had teeth, she would eat anything you put in front of her. Her most recent discovery is stuffing. She is such an awesome girl.