Noelle-
September was another busy month for us, but unfortunately, not a good busy. I got pretty sick and ended up in the hospital for a few days, then had to go back for surgery. Due to this, I didn't take nearly as many pictures as I would have liked and I didn't write down all of the memories that I typically do. I'm sorry about that. I am feeling much better now and promise to do better.
Being away from you for a longer period of time was really difficult. However, I didn't want you to come visit in the hospital due to germs, etc. On my second day in the hospital, the doctor walked in on me crying and she assumed it was sickness. I quickly explained that I was just missing you, as Daddy had just sent me a picture and I was sad that I couldn't be with you. By far the worst part of not feeling well was missing out on some quality time with you.
That being said, we did have some fun during September. We spent a lot of time outside in our yard. You are a very tactile little girl and love touching new textures, items, etc. The grass, leaves, sidewalk, pebbles are all great for holding, patting, and general checking out. You understand the word "no" now, which comes in handy when all the above items go straight to your mouth. You actually listen pretty well when I say "not in your mouth" and you take it out and then shake your little body and your head like you are saying no right back to me! Then you will fake doing putting it near your mouth and go back to shaking your head no. It's ridiculously cute.
Since the weather cooled down a little, we finally put you in a jacket and a pair of shoes. With your foot obsession, the shoes were hilarious. You wanted to play with them, but they were attached to your feet. So you can understand the problems you faced, considering you aren't a well balanced contortionist. Then you didn't want to step with them on and did a little dance. Eventually you got accustomed to them and soonafter, you figured out how to take them off.
Your biggest milestone for the month was standing for longer periods of time on your own and taking a step or two. You don't seem too interested in walking though and quickly move to crawling to get somewhere.
That's all my old brain can muster up from the month of September, but I promise you that we had a great month together and that you were just as charming and entertaining as ever.
I love you so much and can't wait until a better month in October!
-Mama
( I wasn't in a single picture this month so one with Daddy will have to do!)
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