100 Posts

This is my 100th blog post. I just wanted to take a moment to be proud of myself. I was really nervous that I would never be able to stick to blogging. I'm one of those people who starts journals, writes consistently for about two weeks and then the next time I pick it up, I realize a year has passed. I was afraid blogging would be the same way.
I was reflecting on what is different and how I have miraculously been able to keep up with posting on a semi regular basis. And I have decided that number one, if I really don't feel like writing I can just post a cute picture. That's gotten me through a few months where I didn't have the energy to think of something to say. And number two, knowing there are actually people who look forward to my posts gives me a little accountability to stick with it. This is especially true of my sister who is known to complain to my mom when I haven't posted in a while. And then of course I get wind of it and am reminded that people are actually genuinely interested in what is going on in my life and are eagerly awaiting the next post. It always makes me feel special.
I've never felt like I had anything really important to say and what is important, I feel someone out there has probably already said, and said it better than I could have anyway. But I do delight in getting to share cute pictures of our little family and little updates on our lives with the friends and family that we rarely have opportunity to see and talk to. So thank you my readers for reading. I hope to keep on blogging for another 100 posts and beyond.

Keziah: 18 months

Keziah recently turned one and a half! Here's a little of what she's up to recently:

She's never met an animal she's afraid of. She loves them all!

She is talking more and more. Actually she talks ALL. THE. TIME. But recently you can understand more and more of what she says. She's said her first sentence: "I got it" which of course was said as she grabbed something she was not supposed to have. And her first question: "What dat?" She loves to say "dank you" and "bye bye." And she recently learned "too me" which is baby talk for "excuse me." (she loves that phrase because she gets to use it when she passes gas - which she thinks is absolutely hilarious.)

Playing in the dryer!

Keziah loves the park and lets nothing hold her back. She's determined to do everything she sees the big kids doing. More and more she is resenting any help we try to offer her. Her independence is really starting to come out. She's a girl who certainly knows how to persevere to solve a problem. When she decides she wants to do something, she will work and work at it until it is accomplished. It is such a joy to see her figure things out and be so proud of herself. Recently she got herself stuck behind some furniture. When I got up to rescue her, she screamed and pushed me away. So I sat down and said, "ok figure it out." And she did, 20 minutes and a few shed tears later. But the look of pride and accomplishment on her face was worth it. I just love watching her little brain work as she figures out her world.

Conquering the slide

Keziah loves music and loves to dance. We have an evening ritual of putting on music and dancing. she loves jazz and blues and despite Michael Paul's attempts at only exposing her to "good" music, she loves Taylor Swift more than anything. Other loves include her doll, her books, and legos. In fact, we haven't gotten out any toys other than books and legos in a month.

Her special reading chair:

And my favorite part about this stage is that she copies everything I do. She is constantly surprising me by taking the initiative to do things without me showing her or teaching her. When she spills something, she runs to get a towel and wipe it up. When we go inside a building she pushes her sunglasses up on her head (just like mommy). And my favorite copycat behavior is recently she has become very interested in the potty. When ever I go to the bathroom, she wants to come in and sit on her little potty next to me. She pulls off toilet paper, wipes, and drops it in. She hasn't actually done anything in her potty yet. But I'm hoping we'll get lucky soon. She does know what the potty is for though, because as soon as she wets her diaper, she points to it and runs to the bathroom to sit on the potty. I'm crossing my fingers for easy potty training!

Keziah is very affectionate. She gives the best kisses and the tightest hugs. Sometimes when she hugs me, she'll gently pat me on the back. It truly melts my heart. She loves her snuggles and cuddle time and still loves her nummies. She's showing no signs of weaning which is fine with me as I really want to make it to two years. As big as she's getting, she's still my baby girl!

We love our little Keziah Rain.

Father's Day Pictures

Yes, I know it's really late. It's been crazy around here and I've had next-to-no computer time. Another friend of mine posted Father's Day pictures today, so I am not the only one who's super late! ;) So here they are:

And here are some more that weren't taken Father's Day but just this past weekend. My darling Keziah who use to be terrified of water has recently decided that playing in the creek with Daddy is tons of fun. She's not scared at all and would gladly jump in without him if we didn't grab her hand! I'm amazed at how quickly she is growing and changing.