18 Month Update

It's absurd how much having a child reminds you how slowly your adult life moves. I feel like any time I randomly bump in to someone at Target that I haven't seen in awhile, it's the, 'Hi! What have you been up to? Same old? Yeah, us too.' Except that's not how it works in the nutty world of toddler. Every week there's something entirely new happening. Which is incredibly amazing. (But also not very interesting to those folks I run in to Target, I admit-- WE POOPED IN THE POTTY THIS WEEK for instance-- but you know, no big deal.)

But, speaking of over TMI'ing strangers, she totally pooped in the potty at 12 months. BOOM. Slowly starting to make the elusive bathroom connection now, in a less-accidental way... again, the strange things that only makes other mothers of toddlers happy.

But, on a side note, I can't get enough of staring at this face. I'm sure every parent will tell you that. But if you need me, I will still be staring at this face.

Which reminds me, here are a few stats of what's up:

Stats: Our sweet 'little' gal is officially so far off the chart we are speaking in years, not percentiles. Our 18-month old is the size of an average sized four year old, and the weight of a three year old. How does that even work?! (For comparison, I was 50th percentile at this point-- if this is any indicator of her future, she's going to have to head to Uncle James' jiu jitsu circuit to conquer all)

Likes: So many things! Some of which include: 

The Thomas theme song

Walter's tail

NOODLES.

NANI!

Her Dabo (pacifier)

Reading all the books

Finding Nemo (again, and again, and again...)

Tickles

Naming letters

Floor fuzzies

Bubbles.

Dislikes:

Bubbles. It's a love/hate relationship.

NOODLES. Also love/hate.

Favorite Words: 

Oh my!

Nemonemonemo!

Nope.

One, two, threeeeee.

Thomas

NANI!!

NAKED!!

Bath

Hi!!
Kitty!!
...and so many others. I've lost count. She will also repeat anything at you if you tell her. 

What I've learned this month: Watch yo' mouth. Our smart gal will tell show you how much you overuse common sayings, and embarrass you in front of your family if you let a dirty word slip. Whoooops. Learning opportunities ahoy! 

We had a date with Meghan and Olivia last Friday, and I can't get enough of those two. It's a darn shame they live so far away, I don't get to see them nearly enough! Here is a lovely shot of Olivia rockin' the shades.

A little Seahawk family photo from Superbowl Sunday (gotta love Norah's mischievous look. I believe that's Norah's 'oh, parents-- sadness is ahead' face.) #stillaproud12 :)