Dear Esther,
Today is your first birthday! I really thought the novelty of having a new baby would have worn off of your siblings by now, but they are still just smitten with you. Thank you for putting up with us this year. Thanks for not crying when people who are really not quite big enough to hold you, try to hold you. Thanks for tolerating your brothers and sister when they argue over who had you first. Thanks for letting the older ladies at church fight over who’s gets to play with you. And for letting the little girls at co-op hold you and play with you. Thanks for putting up with mama when she gets so busy with things like algebra, chemistry, drama and phonics that we still haven’t gotten you on a schedule. Thanks for being happy and quite silly when you get tired, it makes mama feel less guilty about the lack of naps you get. Thanks for giving daddy so many kisses, even if you don’t give mama that many.
Some of your favorite things are belly buttons, noses, avacados, bananas, kiwis, balls, bathtime, the trampoline, music (you dance all through Camp Rock)and Rascal (the dog). Some of your first words are mama, dada, nana (meaning banana or any other food!) We think we’ve heard words like “mine” but we’re going to pretend that that is not being said.
Thanks for being who you are, we love you so much!!!
The Schneiders
Tuesday 4th of May 2010
I know, the year has flown by! She is NOT walking! She's taking a few steps when we prop her up and call to her and she walks holding on to stuff, but no on her own walking just yet. Crazy, I really thought she'd be an early walker. She's not a climber either, which is nice.
RK&RJ
Monday 3rd of May 2010
Awww so sweet! We are coming up on Jace's 1-year on the 13th! I can't believe it is already here! I'm assuming she is walking everywhere! Gotta keep up with all those siblings! I call it survival in our house. If Jace doesn't get to movin' he will be mowed down! HA! Happy Birthday sweet girl!