Dot’s FIRST birthday is next week. How nuts is that?!? Today we’re partnering with Old Navy to give you a glimpse into what life is like with this little sunshine…
Dot at 12 Months
A few things about Dottie May at one year old I don’t want to forget:
1. She’s quite a bit smaller than both Henry and Edie at that same age. Especially Edie, who was always such a butterball of a baby. Everything about Dot is small from her features to her little legs. She easily fits into her 6 months clothes, unless they’re footed. Because she may be thin, but this girl is tall!
2. She’s got much darker hair than my other children, and I’m obsessed with her eyebrows. I love how different her and Edie look. I can’t wait to see if their personalities ending up being different too as they grow up. So far they seem like polar opposites, but I know they’ll be the best of friends!
3. Dot loves to eat and even though she only has 2 lower teeth, she’ll rarely be spoon fed baby food anymore. She will eat little bits of almost anything we’re eating from pizza to berries and broccoli. She wants to eat exactly what we’re eating. If you try to feed her avocado when we’re eating spaghetti, she will let you know to hand over the spaghetti!
4. Dot is not really into crawling. She can do it fine, but I think she gets so much attention that she just doesn’t really need to. She’s very cautious. Even when she rolls over she carefully lowers her head to look at what’s behind her.
From Old Navy’s spring line, Dot’s wearing: 2-piece pintuck top and bloomers $22.94, metallic sandals $10, and a straw hat $14. Such a perfect Easter outfit!
I’m wearing a yellow striped dress from Old Navy (in stores, but here’s something similar). It’s so comfy, and I’ve gotten so many compliments on it! Edie’s wearing this sparkle cami dress for $15. Old Navy has so many cute dresses right now. I’m eyeing this summery one for me, and this one for Edie.
5. Dot’s a pretty serious baby. She doesn’t smile or giggle much, but when she does, everything stands still and we grab the phones to document. The best time to catch her smiling is in the morning when she comes and cuddles with us in bed. Or, watching her siblings. Henry and Edie can get her to smile and laugh way easier than anyone else can!
In these images here Henry was doing a funny voice while he was reading the book and she loved it! Belly laughs again and again.
Henry’s wearing a chambray button-down shirt $17 and some dark blue jeans for $20 from Old Navy.
6. Dot does this funny thing when she gets excited. She makes this O face with her mouth, and kicks her feet (as she’s doing above). It’s so adorable, you can see exactly what she’s feeling.
7. She’s very social. She loves to be where the action is, loves being held, and when you’re holding her she’ll turn her face to look at you when you talk.
8. She’s starting to speak way sooner than my other kids. She says ‘all done’, ‘dot dot’, and waves goodbye. I love that she can start to communicate.
9. Henry is super sweet with Dot. He knows what she likes and tries hard to make her happy. Edie on the other hand? She might call her ‘dottie cutie pie’, but when you’re not looking will grab her toy or pull her down into a neck hold. Our pediatrician told us the most dangerous thing in the house for a baby is their toddler sibling. I believe it!
10. Dot is all about routine and familiarity. If there are different surroundings or people she isn’t quite herself. Don’t even think about trying to switch things up on her!
11. Dot especially loves Edie’s dance moves. We all do! Edie is such a character. Dot can sense danger though when Edie starts getting too crazy. She’s one smart baby!
Oh we love this girl so much!!! Happy first birthday to DOTTIE MAY!
Thanks to Old Navy for sponsoring this post.