All About Amelia - 10 Months

12-23-14

  
I would estimate 22 lbs and 28.5 inches

Sleeping Habits: We still aren't sure what sleep looks like around here.  Our bedtime routine is still the same and we almost always have Amelia in her crib by 8pm after story time.  Amelia was teething majorly this month and cut her first top tooth!  She started feeding twice a night again and mommy is exhausted from her constant waking throughout the night!  We usually can get two naps a day from her, but they always vary in length.

 

What nap time looks like at mama's work!

 

A very rare car seat nap

Eating Habits: Three solid meals a day, plus snacks, and breastfeeding about 5 times a day, depending on mama's work schedule.

 

Do I have something on my face?! 

Feed ME!!!

New Foods Amelia Tried: All things dairy have been wonderful!  Amelia now loves yogurt and Cheetos Cheese Popcorn Puffs.  She also got to try stuffing, turkey and ham for Thanksgiving, but still isn't a fan of mashed potatoes.  We also introduced a variety of store-bought squeeze pouches while she has enjoyed and polishes off in a few seconds!

 

Thanksgiving food goodness

New Discoveries/Developments/Accomplishments: Bath time now involves lots of splashing with her wash cloth which is very fun to watch!  Amelia stood for the first time 100% on her own on 12*13*14 for about 15 seconds.  We will see how long it takes for her to start walking alone!  She almost immediately falls to the ground when she realizes she is standing alone.  She also cut her very first top tooth on 12*13*14.  You can see that what a very big day for her and probably helps explain the major lack of sleep happening!

 

Trying to walk to daddy

Places Amelia Traveled: We headed to Great Grandma and Grandpa Neuvirths for our first annual cookie bake.  Grandma Jamie and Jordyn, Aunt JoAnn and cousin Megan all stopped over to bake and enjoy the fun with us!  Masilko Christmas in Norfolk also happened this month and we had a blast spending the weekend with family!  A visit to Santa at Bass Pro Shop was also a must!  We waited in line for THREE hours just to make sure Amelia got to meet Santa for her first Christmas.

 

Busy Baking

She LOVED Santa, surprisingly!

Special Events or Holidays: First Thanksgiving!!!  and First Christmas celebration!  We love family time!

Thanksgiving 2014

New Friends: This month involved time with both Amelia's Kennedy cousins and her Masilko cousins!  It is so hard not seeing family whenever we want, so we really try and make the most of our time together with them.  We also went to a few MOPS meetings and had a dinner date with Jake, Corie and Erin at Red Robin.

 

Future Husband

New Baby Babble:  "go, go, go" and "peas" for please on occasion.  Amelia usually whispers/mouths the words, but we know what she means.  She also spends a good chunk of time reading her books to us!  Her favorite pastime is grabbing all the books off of her shelf, surrounding herself with a decent pile and babbling while turning all the pages.  It is ADORABLE!

Reading Time

Likes/Dislikes: Amelia got her first baby for Christmas and loves her "baby alive."  However, she does NOT want her baby to have her bottle in it's mouth and will rip it out the second you put it in!  Bathtime has become a bit of a struggle lately and she will occasionally cry the second we put her in the tub until we take her out.  Not sure where it is coming from, but I hope it is just a phase!

 

Before she started hating bath time

Parents Update:  Brandon was able to take some time off for the holidays, so it was nice having him around more and getting to really enjoy time as a family.  I am busy working at least 3 days a week, sometimes 4, all completely dependent on my dad's work schedule.  Did I mention that Amelia has the world's BEST grandparents?!  We are so fortunate that they always want to spend time with her and it gives Brandon and I a much needed break!  Working wasn't so bad at first because I was able to bring in Amelia when we didn't have a sitter.  Unfortunately, that only lasted through December.  It sounds like I will only be working through January, so we will have to see if I am able to continue staying at home or if I need to find something permanent.  It was wonderful 8 months at home with Amelia and I am dreading the thought of not being there for all her firsts!

 

With Daddy before we saw Santa

 Headed to work with mama