Happy FIRST Birthday, Rossleigh!!!!

Oh my goodness!! I honestly can't believe it's been a YEAR since my beautiful baby was born. While I knew that becoming a mother was going to be an amazing, life-changing experience, I never dreamed that this little girl of mine would bring this much JOY to my life and every life she touches.  

Her life started out pretty scary for all of us, and part of me actually worried that being poked, prodded, stuck, and cut open might affect what her personality would be like.  I thought she might be a fussy baby or not feel like she had much to smile about.  It sounds silly to me now, but it was something I was legitimately concerned about.  Silly mama!!  I don't think you could find a happier child.

Look at how much she's changed!!  

The first time she smiled, it changed our lives and she's been smiling ever since.  I have honestly never seen a baby that is SO HAPPY!!  The child is always smiling or giggling and even has her laugh out loud moments!!!  Sure, when she's tired or hungry, she's a little sassy, but the majority of the time, she just oozes sweetness.  

I'm babbling, but just wanted to say that she is a BLESSING and an absolute GIFT from God.  We can't wait until her party on Saturday!  

Happy Rossleigh's Birthday!!!

Big day for big girl stuff

Today was a big day for Miss Rossleigh.   In one day, she stood with no (human) assistance AND sat all by herself! 
I've been a little worried that I haven't been doing something right because everything I've read says that most babies are sitting unassisted by 6 months.   Rossleigh always ends up listing to one side if you let go of her while sitting.   A friend of mine suggested today that we try the "tripod" position (spread the legs and prop her weight on her arms in the center).  Oh my gosh!  It works so great!   Thanks Zee!
I still can't believe my baby girl is getting so BIG... TOO big too fast!  

First Laugh

What a precious, precious day!!  Rossleigh laughed for the first time today!  :)  I was holding her while on the phone with my mom.  She just kept looking up at me and grinning her beautiful, gummy grin.  When I grinned big back at her, she let out a little laugh.  It was the sweetest thing and instantly brought tears to my eyes.

Sadly, her daddy didn't get to hear it, and of course, she hasn't done it since.  LOL  I'll hopefully get it on video next time and can post it here!!  :)  Anyway, that moment with my daughter absolutely made my day and I will never ever forget it!!