There's much to say about you and the current age you're in. This is the second time around that I experience 17 months with a baby and I can tell little and big differences between your brother and you. But as any good parent should know, we don't compare our children with anyone else! No kid will ever be better or worse than one another and there is no favorites. With that said, I will update you on what's up with your stage/age by certain categories. (Inspired for months/years by thestorkandthebeanstalk.com)
Growth & Appearance | You're next doctors appointment is coming up and I'll know exact measurements then. What I can tell you is that you are a tall little gal who walks on her tippy toes when you're barefoot on the hot floor. I think that you seem in shape and healthy and have recently grown a tiny tummy. You're next growth spurt will make it go away and I think I'll miss it.
You wear size 3 in diapers and point to your diaper when you're ready for a diaper change and definitely know when you have pooped. We are encouraging you to potty train but every time you sit on the tiny toilet we got your brother you simply go 'mm-mmm' (no). We dress you in size 18-24 month clothes and how it fits varies. Sometimes just right and other times too big. We work with what you've got, an extensive wardrobe. Shoes? You are addicted. We know your vice and I fear it. Size 5 is your size and size 6 seems far away still. You love going though your basket of shoes and picking them out.
Your hair is dark brown and that is without a doubt growing. I've been lagging on cutting your bangs because I'm not sure if I want to trim them or let them grow out a little. This is a constant decision I face and each time I chose your bangs because I can't get over how cute and little you look with your pigtails. It seems to me like saying bye to bangs is the equivalent of saying bye to Baby Olivia. Obviously, I want you to remain tiny foreverrrrrs.
Eating | You have been a good eater from the start. Until recently. All of a sudden, I'm not sure what to offer you for breakfast because more than likely you will leave it behind. You do really well with fruits and, hold your breath, salads! I thank your Grandma Angie for this. She would love for you to become a vegetarian like her. She offers you smoothies in the morning and you usually take a taste (soy milk, banana, strawberry, honey; your picks). You can come sit at the table all day long whether there is or isn't someone there. Good thing is, you have a strong pallet.
Weaning & Sleeping | I began weaning you this past week and we have both been doing good...for the most part. The first two night went so well! You drank your soy milk (because you deny whole/reduced milks) and I massaged your back until you knocked out minutes later. The next two nights, I offered you a different brand of soy milk and were horrible! I ended up taking you on a car ride both nights. Last night, you went back onto your regular soy milk and slept well. The massage didn't work this time, though.
Oh yeah, you talk in your sleep. I've heard you say 'Wow' and 'bye'. So cute.
Talking | Chit-chat Liv. That should be your name. You inform me where 'Da' is if I'm looking for him by pointing. You ask for 'ju-sh' (juice), 'shu-sh' (shoes), 'Pa' and 'MA'. I capitalize 'MA' because it seems to me like you always yell out for me as if I'm lost. You have conversations with yourself and even though they are rare, they are entertaining. If I ask you 'Where is the dog?' you respond with a 'waaah wow' (an imitation of the neighbors dog barking). I can have you try over and over to pronounce words and sounds and for the most part, you're good at catching on.
Development | You are adventurous. Like, no limits. You do observe a lot beforehand and it seems as if you're just studying either people, their actions, and multiple situations. Walking down the street can take a very long time. Walking into the park can take hours. Getting you to play takes time because you see the kids at the playground, what they're like, and if you would do good around them. The more I take you to the park I see how it helps you be around people. You don't put up a wall as much as before and you definitely favor being around bigger kids and if they're not around, you only like to be around baby girls.
I think your Grandma inspires you to clean because if you spill anything or make any sort of mess, you say 'uh-oh' and either wait for assistance or run on your own to get a cloth to clean up with. I expect you to keep this habit and have a tidy room just like I had when I was younger.
Favorites | Being able to drink from a can of soda is your jam. Do you feel like a big kid or like your Papa? I handed you a can the other day with barely anything left and you went to sit outside by the fence and acted as if you can was full! You 'took' big sips according to you and it was the most comical thing that I have ever seen you do (up to date).
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