Sunday, September 28, 2014

Joy is ONE

Our little Joy is one year old.


I really can't believe it.
In some ways it feels like she just got here, but in others it is like she has always been a part of us.
I was watching her today and realizing what a central role she plays in all of our lives.  We base so much of our schedule around hers.
Of course she is adored by all. 
She loves the "Poppy Joy Song" we have sung to her since she was tiny.
I love to swaddle her up for a nap or bed-time, and feel her relax in my arms.  There is something so gratifying in being a source of comfort for someone.
She didn't crawl until she was about 10 months, though she loved to roll from about 6 months.  She likes to get around and see what is going on.
She is incredibly social.  Her first real word is, "Hi".  She says it mostly without the "h" sound, but everyone knows what she is saying.  She loves to be social and will say hi to most anyone she sees.  It is the most adorable thing!  Most cannot resist answering her back--it brings a smile to most faces.  She is very perplexed when someone doesn't notice her greeting.  She will say it again and again, and lean toward the person.  It is a very troubling thing to her. It doesn't happen often.
Cute Joy.
:)

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