Thank goodness its only 17 months and not years. We aren't quite ready for that!
You have really morphed into our little toddler and have let go of the baby/infant stage. While we are sad to not have our 'baby' you are so much fun to be around. ;-)
You 'talk' all the time, but we still can't understand what you are saying to us. Conversations between us are pretty hillarious. You do mimick and repeat words a lot, but nothing on your own yet: You've said, bike, duck, Cici, Dadda, Mama, Bella, no (and no..and noo....), uh-oh, night-night, bye-bye, up, down. When you hear the dogs bark you point and say no to them. Maybe they'll listen to you because they surely don't listen to us!
Outside is your favorite space. Cici and Grandpa have the best backyard filled with dirt, grass, roots for jumping, piles of dirt for digging and sticks for waving. You would be happy to live outside and throw tantrums when we make you come in to eat or rest. Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, we are brainstorming ideas for a backyard play area or at least a swing!
Climbing. You are our little monkey, and a gym class is in order. Next month we are going to start taking you once a week to get your fix. You still need help to get on the furniture, but you want to be on the highest space.
You are still a good little eater, although you snack a lot. We've got to be better about setting usual meal times - haha. B: Oatmeal and Cici's cereal with OJ S: pouch or orange and crackers L: Applesauce, yogurt, sandwiches S: Usually cereal while watching Mickey Mouse after your nap! D: Whatever we eat, haha You are independent and want to use your own spoon, your own cup, your own snack bowl. When you don't like what we've given you or you are all done eating, you still swipe everything off the high chair onto the floor. ...
Since Babi lives here now, we get to play with her at least a few times a week. You crawl all over here and LOVE to run in the hallways ;-)
You sleep pretty well! You are an EARLY morning riser (before 6 am) like your mama, so if you could adjust that we'd all be happier ;-) Mornings are your favorite time and you are in bed by 8:30pm after a fun bath. Daddy does your night time routine and you know how to 'pray' by putting your hand together.
You grew two more teeth this month getting the grand total to 7. The dentist says this is fine, that the longer it takes for your teeth to come in, the healthier they are. This is great news to us because I have HORRIBLE luck with teeth. So take your time! We are ok with waiting for those tooth-ies!
We love your mickey-mouse-loving, dog-chasing, head-strong personality. Next month we are going skiing ;-) which means your FOURTH plane ride in 18 months. Can you say 'baby traveler?'
Love you little stinker!!
