Adventures with a Toddler

I look at Anna and I can not believe how fast she has grown!  She changes everyday and most days I wish there was a "Pause" button I could push.  I have several nicknames for Anna such as Anna Banana, Pumpkin, Pumpkalicious, Pumpkin-doodle, Monkey, Pumpkinator(like Terminator), Doodle bug, Princess, Diva, Brat, Mini-Dave, Mini-Faye(my grandmother who had quite the attitude).  Yes, Anna probably has more nicknames than any other person alive.  :)

It is amazing how wonderful being a mother is.  I have this little petite girl with a big attitude and personality to match.  She definitely has a mind of her own and is not going to do anything she doesn't want to(can't imagine where she gets that from).  She runs and walks with a twist that is so adorable and funny at the same time.  She never stops moving and is so A.D.D.  Anna's favorite things to play with is items that she can organize or take a part and put back together such as blocks, stacking cups, buckets, etc.

This past month Anna has really started talking a lot and singing and dancing.  For Valentine's Day she received a card that sings when you open it and everytime Anna opens it and hears the song, she starts twirling.  It is seriously the cutest thing ever.  I am sure every mother has moments like this and they are so precious.  They are the moments you thank God for blessing you with this wonderful little person.

Anna never stops moving which is probably her saving grace because she eats a TON!  She eats more than any kid I know but luckily also she loves veggies and fruits.  I am constantly chasing after Anna and for such a tiny person she sure can move fast!  I feel like I am always preventing the next disaster!

Anna is very much like Dave in the sense that she has to be entertained.  She is definitely not one of those quiet kids that enjoy playing by themself.  I have to say that I am glad she isn't though.  She has so much personality and spunk.  Anna loves her "Ba" which is her pacifier.  I try to only give it to her at bedtime but when she is yelling "Ba Momma Ba!" it is kinda hard to hold out!  I think we will takle that mountain when she is 2! 

I love my child more than I ever thought was possible.  I am amazed daily by her.  There are moments in motherhood that I wish I could delete (like when I accidentially slammed Anna's fingers in a door hinge) but overall it is one of the best experiences of my life.  Every day is a new adventure with this perfect little girl!