Almost One and so much Fun!!!

It is two days before Roselyn's first birthday, but she has already accomplished two big milestones. First, she rode in a toddler (forward facing) car seat for the first time today. Lately, she would cry once she was placed in her infant car seat and we left to sit in the front seats. Today when she was being placed in the seat, she began to start crying, until she realized there was something different about her perspective. She had a huge smile on her face when we looked back at her and she realized that she could see us. She also was consumed with looking at everything in the car she had never had a chance to observe before- the back of the front seats, the dashboard, the arm rest, etc. The reason for the car seat was the trip to complete another milestone- getting her ears pierced. The Merle Norman was recommended as the best place for babies, and I would definitely agree. Only the owner does the piercings and one could tell she was well experienced at working with babies. She was very gentle and very patient. Roselyn did not seem to mind the marker on her ear, but when her ear was held for the gun, you knew she knew something was up. The first earring went in quickly. Roselyn let out a short cry, but seemed to get over it quickly. However, the second ear took quite a bit of work. Roselyn recognized what the lady was doing and would move her head every time the gun approached her ear. Luckily, the lady piercing her ear was patient. I wish Rob and I had that patience. I begin to get nervous and hot and sweaty. Finally the moment was exactly right and the earring went in. Another quick cry, and it was over. Roselyn now has two beautiful earrings in her ears. I am so proud of her!!!