Eleven months…and I spent most of yesterday thinking: my baby is almost one. She is becoming more and more of a little girl each day, and yet neither of us are ready to let go of her babyhood. The sweet snuggles, the night nursing sessions, the way she still loves to fall asleep on my chest…
Eleven months…and I can barely remember life without her. I haven’t slept through the night since the day she was born, and yet I wouldn’t have it any other way (well, maybe). The demands of motherhood can be exhausting at times…but they’re mere moments that quickly melt away. Her laughter. Her smiles. The way she mimics us. The pride she takes in her ability to throw a ball, to crawl, to clap her hands. This is what had made her first eleven months magical.
Eleven months…and I have so many people to thank. My mother. Ryan’s mom. My sisters. My friends. And of course, my sweet husband. Raising a child requires a village, and I’ve only come to believe this more and more. I love watching my daughter interact with her family. The delight she takes in them is only matched by the delight they take in her.
Eleven months…and she talks all the time. Mama, Papa, Dog, Cat, Chicken, Apple, Bird. The words continue to come, and each one is like a jewel to me. Nothing more precious. She crawls and pulls herself up on anything and everything, but she’s still not walking (and I’m actually quite happy she’s taking her time). She’s been ahead on the developmental milestones since birth, so I thought for sure we’d have an early walker. But I know she’ll walk when she’s ready…and then once she does…I’m sure she’ll run!
Eleven months…and I feel the deepest sense of joy watching my daughter in this world.
I feel joy looking at your pictures too! Lovely, you both are…
ela h.
11 months, what a magical age! Still your baby (they will always be, even at 11 years), and crossing that threshold into toddlerhood! Enjoy each and every snuggle!
P. S. You will sleep again. One day 😉 xo
Eye watering post….
thank you!
sweet little girl-I can’t believe she’s almost 1 already!
What a classically beautiful child! So happy to see and hear that she’s progressing so great! Know you all are so happy! Also, gorgeous photos!!
I remember approaching a year and thinking how old my child seemed, but looking back at nearly 1 year olds, they still seem like babies!
Lucille is absolutely precious. Love the updates and watching her grow and change through your posts. Has it really been 11 months?
Awwwwhhh she melts my heart every time! She gets prettier and prettier day by day!
Hope you’re all having a great start of the week! Hugs xxxx
She is adorable. And has brought joy to so many!!!!
She’s adorable Monet! I love seeing Lucy updates – her smile is so sweet and can melt anyone’s heart 🙂 Can’t believe she’s 11 months already – she’s so precious!
Happy 11 months to her, what a cutie she is!
Such a sweetheart, she is. Can’t believe it’s been 11 months already!
Beautiful post, Monet, and she’s becoming such a grown up little girl! Absolutely adorable. 🙂
What a lovely little girl she is! My little one will be 1 year old in exactly a week, and I’m feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and a little sadness that the first year is almost over. I’m excited to see what the next year holds for both of us and both of our little girls!
What a beautiful post! They are so sweet when they are tiny, and they do not stay tiny for long. It sounds like you are savoring every moment with your little girl. It is a pleasure to look at the photos. All the best to you and your family!
You’ll have time to sleep later. Although I know you’d love some now! Lovely post — thanks.
Oh my goodness, what a cutie pie!!!