Movie Monday - More Flashback

We're continuing to visit the archive of  videos.  This one goes way back to October of last year.  As the countdown to Ellie's first birthday continues (just one more week), it's fun to recall where the year started and how far she has come.

Just to note, Ellie was never big on tummy time.  Maybe why she didn't start crawling until month 9.  So we don't have many pictures or videos of her on the belly which is why I chose this one for today's post.

Tough Love

Living with a growing human being isn't always the joy I write about. Recently Ellie has discovered the emotions of frustration and anger. And what does a non-verbal person do to express themselves when they don't have the words? Fling their little arm into your general direction. When holding little frustrated person this means putting your precious head in harms way. As poor Grandma found out (Ellie just received holes in her ears... I decided to go for it and have her ears pierced so she was sensitive about those earlobes.  The cute picture of Grandma and Ellie is found in the post below).

So work has begun to teach that striking people is not the most effective long term solution to communicating. But until her words come, I'd suggest everyone keep their heads at a distance.

Bling Bling

Today was a big day - I got my ears pierced!!!
Don't the look pretty?  I feel like a big girl now.

Movie Monday Flashback

 

Per Fan request, I'll be working to add more video.  There's lots of old footage (smile) I have't posted.  This clip takes us back to January 30.  Ellie is almost 5 months old.

Car Sleep Gene

This weekend we had to drive up to Boyne, Mi for a family event on Braden's side.  It's a 4 hour drive one way. That's a loonnnggg time for a 11 month old.  Fortunately Ellie appears to have gotten the car sleeping gene.  But you gotta admit the chair rivals an adult Lazyboy (big smiles).

Baby No More

Something changed for Ellie last week.  Thursday was different than all her previous days.  Her actions were very intentional and she was aware of herself and surroundings in a way I have never seen before.  She knew what things (food, toys) she wanted and which ones she didn't.  She explored the household landscape and picked up non-toys that she never noticed to that point.

I say it's the day she left babyhood.  She looks, acts the part of a toddler now. 

I see the walking legs coming online.  Yesterday she stood unsupported and balanced for at least 20 seconds.  So I know the skill is there.  But Ellie is not someone to be rushed.  She likes to do things on her own timeline.  And shows quite a bit of resistance to being pushed.

Only one more month until the big ONE (haha, the first birthday that is)!

Movie Monday

I've been meaning to capture the advancements of Ellie's mobility.  She's cruising using things like walkers and push toys.  Balancing on two feet isn't there but otherwise all other elements of walking are ready to go!  The countdown to the big birthday is starting...only 5 more weeks.