21 November 2009

Vera Turns 21

Months, that is.

I said to Ian, 'We should celebrate...after all, we might not get to celebrate her 21 years.'

We've gotten lazy with her monthly birthday-dos. So I'd just mark it with the changes that have gotten her to where she is today:

She's started to grip things and look at them.
(achievement of the month)

She's started to blow raspberries.
(saliva bubbles)

She's beginning to show a preference for Mummy vs Daddy.
(she fixates on me when presented with both our faces)

She's putting on the pounds steadily.
(finally. Her weight had been stagnant for a year!)

She's getting lazy.
(sitting up used to be fun, till the novelty wore off)

She's enjoys school now.
(classtime, therapy time, pool time)

She's babbling more.
(we can tell the different sounds for "lonely", "complaining", "sleepy")

Some things haven't changed:

She's not having anything on her face - mask, nasal prong whatever.

She still does her 'towkay' thingie whenever she's lying down.

She still enjoys tapping.
(your face if you're near)

She's still Daddy's little girl.

5 comments:

Cathy said...

I love to wake up and click on your blog and find an update, especially with pictures. She looks so well. 21 mths. who would have thought. You will be celebrating 2 yrs. very soon. But for today, we just will enjoy each day right? Are you still able to do the blow by oxygen on her little stuffed toy when she sleeps??? Just a bit of news, Connie had a CT recently and the doctor called yesterday evening and said suspicious mass for cancer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She can't help but worry and be very concerned.
Praying that your pregnancy and your energy level keep up and you feel good. Thanks again for the update.

Kathy said...

HAPPY 21 MONTH BIRTHDAY SWEET VERA!!!

Congrats on all your accomplishments! It is so obvious how much your mom and dad love and cherish you!

Mummy Wenz said...

She is doing well and there are more to come! all the way vera!

Aunt Jacq said...

Happy Birthday Dearest!!

I miss u so much. I must drop by to see u & momi!!

Serene Ho said...

Happy 21st Vera! what an achievement!