Emme 13 months

June 24, 2017

STATS
Weight: 21 lbs
Height: 30 in
Clothes: 18 months
Milestones: standing

Dear Emme,

Another month has quickly passed us by and you are 13 months old. 13 months!

We had quite the month! You got to spend your first birthday in Barcelona. It was a month of a lot of firsts for you. First plane ride, first time in a foreign country, first time eating fun things like octopus, paella, and lobster. We did so many fun things like going to the beach, riding in a cable car, going sailing, seeing animals at the zoo, going to Parc Guell, and walking around Barcelona.

I wish I could say that you're sleeping got better while living in Barcelona, but you were still up 2-3 times a night. You also went on a nursing strike for two days because of your teeth. You were not a happy girl then. But you quickly got back to normal.

While you are still not the best eater, you did try a lot of new foods while we were in Barcelona. You loved chorizo and jamon. Which is not surprising considering I loved it when pregnant with you. You and Charlee also loved eating Spanish tortillas. You both also tried squid, octopus, lobster, paella (with squid ink), horchata, croissants, and churros.

You loved going to the zoo and seeing all the animals. However, you would get so excited whenever you saw a pigeon. And there were a lot of them in Barcelona. You would start shrieking and pointing.

Oh and you also started standing by yourself! Whenever we say "no hands!" you let go and stand. You were so proud of yourself. You love cruising around while holding my hands. We thought for sure you would start walking on your own when we were in Spain, but you are still content just holding someone's hands. I think you will start getting more confident soon.

You are such a smiley, happy girl most of the time. You adore your big sister. You always want to be close to her and do everything she does. I'm so thankful that you two have each other. You make each other laugh, want to dress alike, play chase with each other. Charlee loves to show you new things, help you, chase you around, and make you laugh.

I can't believe how fast time is flying and how much you are growing.
Love you so much Emme bug!

Love,
mommy