Gnat In My Lipgloss

You've been up to A LOT these days! You keep on the move most of the time. You can walk across the room on your own now, but generally like to keep hold of a finger or two just to be sure. You get really excited when you are able to bend down and pick up something without falling. You have learned to slow down a bit, so you are getting better at the whole walking thing. Your favorite thing to do right now is have someone walk you all around, wherever you want to go. This is usually done by a grandparent!

You are sleeping like an angel still. Daddy rocks you for about 5 minutes and then lays you down and you roll over and sleep for 12 hours. It's wonderful! Bed time is usually between 7 and 7:30. Nap time is a little different story. Some days we have two good naps and some days one good nap and a good fight. We tried switching over to just one nap a day, but I don't think you were quite ready for it. We'll try again soon though.

You wear mostly 18 month clothing now, but can still fit into some 12 month stuff too. Jeans are not our friend right now. If they fit around the waist they are too long, but if they are the right length, then they don't fit at the waist. So, most days we wear nice soft pants with a cute shirt. You have a ton of really cute summer clothes that I can't wait to dress you in, it just hasn't been quite warm enough these last few days.

You wear a size 5 diaper and will probably stay in it for awhile longer. We finally had to switch to overnight diapers for night time. You were soaking through clothing, sheets, padding and everything! The overnights work great.

You still eat pretty good, but you are definitely trying to assert your authority in this area. Unfortunately for you, your momma is more stubborn than you are so far. Your favorite thing to eat right now is cottage cheese and carrots. You LOVE cottage cheese with just about anything mixed in, but carrots are a favorite. You are stubbornly refusing to eat green beans, which you used to love. Grandpa Steve feeds you fudge sickles which you love....

You can say several words now. Momma and daddy are at the top of the list followed closely by Daisy and Wrigley. You are actually quite good at saying the dogs' names and you almost always get the right name with the right dog! I think you also have a word for grandma and grandpa, but it's not real good yet.

You love to play with all your toys and just recently have gotten interested in your Praise Baby and Baby Einstein dvds. Mommy and daddy got you a swing for your birthday, which you absolutely love. We go out most days and swing for quite awhile.

Aunt Sally still watches you three days a week while mommy is at work. You love being over at their house and playing with all the older girls.

As always, you are the light of our lives and we love you to pieces!!