Kit Is One

 

"OK, ready to take my picture? I'm going to pout. You sure?"

 



"Oh, I'm so pouty. So, so mad."

 



 

"Did you get it? Are you sure?"

 

 

Well, my baby is one. Since we live so far away from all family (and most friends) I thought I'd put together a little "Get To Know Kit" post.

 

Kit:

 

- practices pouting (see above). She'll do it for real, too. If she's mad or frustrated she'll turn her back to you and put on her best pouty face and crossed arms. If she's unsure she's in your line of vision she'll reposition herself to make you aware that feelings have been hurt.

 

- is incredibly affectionate. She loves giving hugs and kisses to all family members. She loves wrapping her little arms around you - when you're cooking, playing, or anytime.

 

- is pretty easygoing. Goes with the flow. Not that she doesn't make her wants or needs known but she's not high maintenance.

 

- says quite a few words: "mama" , "dada", "and-ah", and "aw-lah" are our favorites.

 

- is a climber. Chairs, snow piles, tables, shelves, whatever. If it's taller than her she accepts the challenge. This makes for much less chores getting done during the day since I have to be constant alert!

 

- says "hi" to everyone but doesn't like when strange people talk back.

 

- loves to make us laugh. She'll make funny noises or faces and wait for the reaction.

 

- is a snow baby. She would be outside for all of her waking hours if I let her. Climbing snow banks, throwing snow, stomping in slush. We go on two walks a day for a total of about 2 miles and it's not enough for her. She'll scream and throw fits when I make her come inside. I get major pouty face.

- is a big fan of being read to. Her favorite book is "Christmas With Biscuit" which she insists on being read at least 3 times a day. At least. But really, any book will do at any time. She'll even sit in my lap and happily listen to me read articles from Elle Décor or Vogue to her.

 

She's such a great little person. Arlie and Andi are awesome big sisters. Andi especially will do anything to make Kit laugh. I think I've written this about one hundred times on this blog but I am such a lucky person that I get to spend all this time with my favorite people.