Living an Intentional Life
On Tuesday, she began her hmmmm…love!?….of rice cereal (laughing hard right now). We attempt to force..I mean feed her and then wash it down with formula. First day? Not so hot.
After this, it was time for some counter time. She decided to fly with her birdie
Tomorrow? Oats. Hopefully some ends up in her mouth! 🙂
It all started in church. Mom resurrected the outfit my childhood doll, Shannon, wore! Tatum fit in this rosebud shirt, and she just looked ADORABLE!
She also lasted AGAIN through service. As Pastor Terry sermoned through “Single and Satisfied,” Tot listened attentively and realized….yes, I am pretty satisfied right here on mommy’s lap. 🙂
Then, we came home and laid on her play mat. As I read To Kill a Mockingbird, Tot rolled on her tummy and back…and back again. 
She tried to decipher what was I doing as she grabbed for my book; perhaps she is ready for reading? No, more like eating books first.
Finally, we headed over to a car dealership to check out used cars. Bonking my head on my Civic’s ceiling is killin me. Tater is just getting too big, and my car is getting too small. Although she barely wanted to drink a drop of her bottle all day, she definitely enjoyed playing!
The Tot’s strength did not wane. In her Bumbo, once again, she managed to reach BEHIND her head and grab the largest utensil from the bucket. My little Tot is a mighty warrior with a whisk! The pink ball has lost its charm. Process: First look. Then, look at me. Then….Taste.
Delicious! And her tongue gets a mini workout as well.
Proof?
She looks for the way around the rule, but still keeps it. Case in point….. When she was a WEEEE tot, she loved her binky. Then, she graduated to her fingers. However, in church yesterday, I resurrected the binky from her bag. She put it in her mouth since that is what she does with everything lately. BUT, she did not put it in her mouth the way it was intended to be used. Instead, she decided to try all the sides, then chose to chew the other end.
Tatum is no ordinary gal, and I sure love that about her! 🙂
Today, I am 6 months OLD! Can you believe I have come this far. I barely fit into my BUMBO! My legs are really filling out. It’s a good thing I have my little birdy blanket to keep me comfortable.
Did you know I have graduated to Size 2 diapers now? Well, mom had to go out and buy some new ones ASAP. You see, I’m erupting…literally exploding out of my Size Onesies. It’s no fun waking up the household at 1am because I’ve completely leaked all over my blankies.
So, in the meantime, as I wait for my new diapers, I’ll enjoy an appetizer of fore and middle fingers. I sure wonder what else I could put in my mouth?
Every year for the past ten years, I would dread birthdays. This year, I didn’t feel like I was an expired tomato! Somehow, God has restored my youth by blessing me beyond comprehension. Mothering Tatum Isabella Knight has allowed me to be young again. How? Well, as I approached my 40’s, The dream of being a mother was fading away quickly. Never had I dreamed that I would be granted the gift of a child, let alone a beautiful little girl.
She had a phenomenal day as well! This was the first time she made it through the whole church service, and she also rode around in my pouch during mom’s showing of her house. What a blessing!
Here’s a rundown of the day via pictures!
Today, I am not only one year older, I’m renewed in character, motivation and inspiration.
This week, Tatum’s hearing will be taking place. She will be completely my daughter by law. It truly is a beautiful time.
Thank you, Mom, I can do it!
Today, I let go while feeding her, and she continued to grip the bottle! 
Not only this, but she has discovered that she can mimic the roller coaster ride of pulling the paper towel roll. It just keeps going and going and going….
Thank you to my dear friend Nina! She brought this adorable tie-dye dress back for her from Cabo.
Tatum is ready to dance the night away!