Memories of Us

Sunday, July 17, 2011

16 months

Our VERY busy 16 month old

This is my weakest monthly update. I know there are probably a lot of things I've left off the list but oh well. She's doing great and seems to be getting smarter everyday. She is one of the happiest and healthiest kids I know and that's what really matters.

waving

blowing kisses

blows her noses (by herself)

starting to use silverware

having tons of mini meltdowns

wants everything she cannot have

playing more independently

loves swimming

transitioning to 2 naps- still mostly does 2 but can make it on 1

protesting much more about naptime- really tries mommy's patients @ times

loves standing in front of the frig looking at all the goodies

knows it takes 2 remotes to play her DVDs- we are currently taking a break from watching DVDs

I must confess I let her watch some of the beginning of the Ellen show. It comes on right before naptime and if she's starting to meltdown the music and applause are very calming to her. It is so funny to watch her watch it. When the audience claps she starts clapping and smiling.

Fistbumps and Hollas

showing signs of talking again- On the rare occasion she will says what you ask her but for the most part it has to be her idea. The one word she will always say on command is DAD. Other words she can say when willing duck, cheese, mama, pup, light

loves pretending to talk on the phone...gets all shy is there is actually someone on the other end

loves be read to but has to pick out which books

loves going to the park and playing on playground

wants to be so independent already

super stubborn

usually always has a plan and is very determined to follow it through

loves puppy dogs (much to my dismay...I'm not a dog person at all.)

loves playing with Mason and Zoe but Zoe is definitely her BFF right now

her golf clubs are her fav toy right now especially her yellow putter, has decided the green driver is mama's and the blue iron is daddy's (those are different golf clubs for you nongolfers out there) She likes to hand them out

showing more of her silly side

loves peek a boo and sneaking up on you

playing with her little animal and little people toys...she actually makes them walk around and stuff

loves girl things like shoes, jewelry, brushing her hair

loves her blankies

just got a new lovey...her Ladybug mini pillow pet (hugs and kisses her all the time)

Oh and I almost forgot, her greatest accomplishment this month....
She can totally blow her own nose and loves doing so. (No sucking the snot back up like a lot of little ones.)
And she can correctly identify her soccer, golf, and red ball when asked.

That is all I can think of, but I know there's more.

At her 15 month appointment the doctor said to expect more meltdowns and tantrums and boy was he right. If she doesn't get her way, she throws herself down on both knees. Usually, it only takes a quick distraction to get over. She's definitely a smart cookie and has been testing her boundaries. So we've been having to stand firm and stay cool, calm, and collected. Daddy is much better at this than Mama, but we all knew that already.

Checking on her flowers

Helping fold the laundry

Posing

Saying bye to O'Pa

Watching the Mavs parade
(for like 5 seconds)

Cutest golfer I know

Happy Father's Day

On the phone

Wishing it wasn't 104 outside

Being sneaky

Putting practice w/ Papa

Blowing her nose
(the red mark is a result of falling on top of the ark)

Love the side pony

The Princess and her putter

Learning to use the rolling pin

Sleepy head

Reading

Swiping Mr. Potato Head's glasses

for herself!

Ladybug Love

Watching the last shuttle launch

Wanted one last ride

Loves playing with boxes

Showing us her soccer ball.

I've noticed several of theses pictures have the tv on in the background. Honestly, we rarely have it one, but I guess several newsworthy things happened this month that we tuned in to watch. Also, please excuse my cluttered living room. It does get straightened each night after she has gone to bed ;)

Thursday, June 16, 2011

15 months

This is not a normal monthly update. We have been going through some dark days I guess you would say, but we are slowly getting through it all. Thankfully, Madeline is doing well, but as she marked her 15th month we struggled and still are struggling a bit. June 8th my Aunt Ruth passed from this life at the age of 99, two months away from 100. June 11th (Madeline's 15th month bday) was the funeral. She was a doll, and I mean a perfect angel at the funeral, etc. My Aunt Susan and Uncle Phil were kind enough to watch her. To make things even more difficult Scott came down w/ strep throat and Grandmother went into the hospital on the Friday evening before hand. Then by Sunday, I had come down with strep also. Madeline has been having gunky eyes and nose and a yucky cough since last Sunday. We are in a bad place right now. Madeline's not getting the attention she needs and her mother is quite emotional. Honestly, Saturday I didn't think I could do it all. I just felt so sad and alone getting to the funeral with her by myself. Sunday I felt so terrible I could barely get out of bed. Thank goodness her daddy was starting to feel better. It's a week later, and we're still dragging. I'm hoping in a week we'll be back to normal, but right now it's tough.

I know I need to get this post done before I forget what this girl has been up to.

Well, she's walking, running practically everywhere.

She definitely has an independent streak to her.

She loves standing and looking out the window into the backyard.

She loves looking at our flowers.

Still loves reading but prefers looking on her own more than being read to lately.

Loves putting things into containers and taking them out.

Can identify tons of things, animals, etc.

Has decided to stop using a lot of the words she was previously. Still says Mama, Dad, cheese and yes.
If I ask her to say a word, she gets a little smirk on her face and kind of shakes her head.

Knows so much and takes excellent direction.

Loves prissing around the kitchen and standing in front of frig w/ door open.

When asked if she's hungry, she walks to kitchen if she is.

When asked if she's tired and needs to go night, night, she walks to her room.

When told we're going to change her diapers, she walks to her room and can get a diaper for us.

Puts clothes in hamper when asked.

Loves taking baths, throwing washcloth in tub, and getting wrapped up in her big girl towel.

Insists on eating what mommy and daddy are eating. Has gone through a few picky periods, but nothing too bad.

Loves to dust and wipe up. Uses whatever she can find (laundry, washcloths, dryer sheets, etc.). Can use a Swiffer duster like no other 15 month old I've ever seen.

Imitates our actions and sounds. (much to my dismay at times)

Is so determined to get things just perfect. Examples: putting cup in cupholder or on coaster and putting baby into stroller. She keeps trying and practicing. When she gets is just right, she gives herself a round of applause.

Loves to clap for herself and others.

Loves waving hello and goodbye.

Blows kisses. She had done this earlier but abandoned it for few months and has now picked it back up.

Loves her tea pot and cups and Noah's Ark.

Plays and loves on her baby dolls more and more.

Loves putting things in and taking things out. Puts cheerios on spoon. I attempted to color with her one day, but all she wanted to do was put the crayons back in the box and then shake it til they fell back out and repeat. Still playing with her easter eggs and basket.

We've started doing some puzzles together. She seems to get it most days, but isn't too interested.

Will go to her stash of books and "reads" independently. We love watching her do this.

Loves seeing that cute little girl in the mirror. She cheesy smiles at her all the time.

When she's been caught doing a no, no(eating paper or carpet fuzz) she takes off running to hide in the hallway.

Is just the sweetest baby. Gives the best hugs and kisses sometimes without us even requesting them.

Still takes 2 good naps usually around 11 and 4. Sleeps from 8:00 or 8:30 til 7:30 or 8:00.

It could just be me and the fact that I'm her mom and think that she's totally amazing, but she seems to be a really what I like to call "with it" kid. She knows what's up and rarely misses a thing.

15 month Stats

Weight: 21 lbs. 4 oz. (25%)

Height: 29 in. ( 25%)

And the picture roll..