The Kelly Family: Caroline is one!

A year ago today, our sweet Caroline made her entrance into this world 3 weeks early. We were so excited to meet her. That's what I kept saying all the way to the hospital, "I can't believe we get to meet her today!" Her temperment has been the same since the day she was born. Relaxed and Happy! Although, she wasn't really loving having her picture taking this time. But in her true nature, she stuck it out until the end. Caroline, at 12 months here's what you're up to:

You weigh around 20 pounds (according to your sick visit last week).
You wear size 3 diaper and size 3 shoe.
You wear anything between 12 month and 24 month clothes.
You have 5 teeth- 2 on bottom and 3 on top.

You are cruising around holding on to anything you can. You love to crawl up to your sister, pull up, and hold on to her as you walk. Thankfully, she's learned to go slow!

When you want to crawl really fast, you do so on your hands and feet (not your knees).

You are a climber. You b-line it for the stairs all the time. You can crawl all the way up them (with us behind you of course). And you will climb on anything that stands still.

You can stand by yourself without any support for about 20 seconds.

You are completely weened from formula and the bottle! You do prefer your milk to be warmed enough to take the chill off, but then you suck it down.
You eat what we eat. No baby food for you.

Caroline, you have been nothing but pure sweetness since you came into our lives. Somehow your first year went by even faster than your sister's. In some ways, we tried to keep you our little baby longer. We haven't pushed new milestones on you. We haven't "practiced" things like walking because that keeps you our little baby that much longer. You were at least 7 months old before we put you in the front of the shopping cart and even then you felt too little for it. At 11 months old, your sister was already in a big girl car seat. We haven't even talked about when we'll switch you over. I assume when you weigh too much, but I'm not rushing it. Even your bow size is different. I haven't even thought about putting a big bow in your hair yet! Your sister upgraded around 9 months. On the flip side, we have learned that transitions aren't really that big of a deal. You were weaned quicker and earlier. You went from your bassinet to your own room wayyyyy sooner. I'm not sure if you make us more laid back or if you're more laid back because you're our second child. We just love your personality. We love seeing it grow along with you. We love seeing you interact with your sister. You clearly adore her and I pray you always do. She is so good to you and tells you all the time how much she loves you. We all do! Happy Birthday, Peanut!!