December Already!

Well it's December already! Christmas is almost here, as is the end of the year. I can't believe how quick this year has gone. We are looking forward to Christmas this year more than ever before, have a little one really makes Christmas more special!

Angel had her 9 month appointment at the doctor's on Friday. We got a good report on her growth and her skills. The doctor was most impressed with how well she is doing. She is showing motor skills that should be exhibited by a 12 month old. Her speech is also advanced to a 12 month old stage. She is saying words, not just gibberish. She likes to make lots of different noises with her mouth, as well. We are working on learning new things each day. She is learning eyes, nose, mouth, and hair right now. She loves to clean...she wipes dust off things, cleans her highchair tray off, and wipes her face off while eating. Some of her favorite words to say are: Hi (and wave), Dada, Mama or Mum, and Zack (one of her many uncles). Angel is a very quick learner, she knows the word "NO" and usually obeys when you tell her not to mess with something.

We did get some not so good news at the doctor's. Angel has a little pouch full of fluid on the inside of her bottom lip. It has been there since she was 4 months old. It continues to get bigger and is not going away like it should be. Therefore, we are going to have to have it cut out....OUCH! We will be going to an ENT doctor for this procedure. We have an initial appointment with the ENT on Friday, Dec 14 to find out exactly what they will have to do and when. Please be praying for her, although it's a "mild" problem and can be taken care of...it seems huge to me because it's my little girl who is only 9 months old! Maybe I need the prayer ;-)

Well I must go for now as the little one is upset cause I just told her NO...more news later!