16 Months ~Amelia~

 

As summer is coming to a close, it seems we are busier than ever.  We pretty much knew our summer was going to culminate with the weddings of Matt’s cousin, Matt’s sister, and my best friend Jenni.  Well we are now in the midst of the final wedding push of the season and enjoying all the activity that goes with it. 

Growth:

Weight:  approximately 22 lbs

She is in 18 month items and occasionally mixing in a 24 month or 2T item but most of those are still a little big on her.  Diapers are size 4 and shoes are size 4-5. 

Mobility/Coordination:  Amelia is a quick little booger!  She can scoot up the stairs, climb onto our rather tall bed, and is still fearless about climbing on the couch.  She throws a ball with a forward motion and tries to get dressed on her own.  She is also getting much better at feeding herself with a spoon.    

 

Language/Communication:  We’ve seen some progress this month with speech.  Amelia finally says “ma-ma!”  She says more (“moh-moh”) and banana (“nana”), “hot” and all done (“ah da”).  Amelia also knows what a cow says but when you ask her what any animal says, she says “moo” so I’m not sure if that counts or not.  She also knows where her ears, mouth and nose are. 

Personality/Amelia-isms:  I am happy to say it seems Amelia’s biting has diminished at least slightly.  They opted to move her up to the 18-24 month room at daycare in hopes it keeps her busier (no more picking on the babies because she is the oldest and most mobile). 

When we ask Amelia if she wants to do something, she always shakes her head no.  When we have to tell her no or correct her, she does sign language for the word no over and over… I guess we’ve had to use that sign quite a bit.  

Sleep:  I think we are seeing the beginning of Amelia dropping her morning nap finally.  At daycare, she seems more apt to skip it but when we get home at night she is ready for bed by 6:00 or before.  On the weekends, she still likes to sneak in two naps.    

Eating:  No change here… Amelia’s appetite is still about the same lately as well.  It’s hit and miss with meals but milk is usually chugged and then her cup is chucked to the ground. 

 

Teeth:  Amelia’s lower left and lower right molars made appearances early this month.  That makes 5 new teeth in 5 weeks which doesn’t quite break her previous record of 5 teeth in 3 weeks. 

Illnesses/Owies:  None - surprisingly... Even with walking around with a helmet over her head.  

Brother/Sister Moment(s):   Grant and Amelia are a hoot in the bathtub.  They lay down and flip and flop and giggle.  It’s absolutely adorable and hilarious.    

Firsts:  Hibachi grill experience ~ pony tail in her hair ~ wolf river tubing trip (she did very well and was content and happy most of the trip down the river!) 

Likes:  jumping on our bed with Grant ~ feeding the dogs ~ sticking her finger in her nose ~ milk ~ balls ~ bread, pasta, carbs ~ reading ~ biting ~ mommy's softball games and running the bases

Dislikes:  being tired ~ being told no ~ empty milk cup ~

  

Toddler Moment(s):  The biggest toddler hurdle we are facing lately is that she is learning from her brother – good and bad.  She is his shadow and with Grant’s ill moods and sassiness lately she is picking up on those behaviors.     

Potty Training:  We have introduced the potty chair.  There have been some sitting sessions on the potty with no reluctance but the problem is getting her to stay on it.  She’s too busy!!!