18 Months!

Wow! My baby girl is a year and a half! I can actually say that I believe it.  Over these past few months she is really starting to turn into a little girl. It's a little sad that our baby is growing up, but she still likes to hug and snuggle, so it makes the transition easier. Here are some updates with Edith:

Sleep - We are still doing great in this category. She goes to bed around 7 pm and sleeps until 6:30-7 each morning. She only takes one nap a day. Usually she goes down right after lunch (often times she be "all done" and requests to go "night-night"), around 12:30 and sleeps until 2. On a good days maybe until 3. She falls asleep fairly quickly and often will play in her crib for a while with her gang of puppies and babies and blankets when she wakes up. She still has a nuk when she goes to sleep, but they stay in her crib.

Eating - She is our savory child. She'll eat sweet stuff, but she prefers cheese. She also likes spicy food and has discovered dipping things into sauces. She does amazing with a fork and spoon. Sometimes she sits at the table with a placemat. It's still a little high for her, but she likes it. When we have messier foods, she uses her tray.  She doesn't love milk all the time, but that's ok. She doesn't have the hang of drinking from a regular cup, so it's still sippy cup. We have to watch her during snack time because she likes to steal from her brother when he isn't looking!

Moving - Edith can definitely keep up with Eddie.  She is tall enough now to "drive" his little car. She also likes to run around with her stroller. She can jump with two feet and likes to twirl around when she dances. Last week she kept twirling, falling down dizzy and then getting back up and doing it all over again!

Playing - We have a girly-girl on our hands. She loves her babies. And her bags. And her phones. And putting her phones in her bags. She likes to wear necklaces and glasses and brush her hair. And the phones - she has so many. I think she got this one from her mama! She also likes to play trains with Eddie and with his cars too.  She builds stuff with him and she loves to sit and play with duplos just as much as Eddie. She also likes playing with the toy kitchen and feeding Uncas and I with all types of food. She likes books, although it has to be on her terms for when she'll actually sit still for them.

Communication - This one is a talker! I remember thinking that she has started talking a bit later than Eddie, but I actually think that she is surpassing him from when he was 18 months. She knows lots of words and is already starting to put them together (referenced in my post a couple of weeks ago). I love being able to communicate with her and I love hearing her adorable little voice. She still will whine and point, but it's becoming less and less frequent (thank goodness!) She also does a great job saying "thank you" and also saying "please" when she needs something. She still won't say Sammy, which I find funny since that was like Eddie's first word. She basically understands everything we say and will respond to yes or no questions. She is getting quite animated with her responses too which is hilarious. She knows the color blue and if you ask her what color something is, she will always respond with blue. It cracks me up, so I often quiz her. I think she is also starting to understand pink. We'll just keep practicing!

Other - Edith has a very strong personality. She loves her mama and her daddy and Eddie. Outside of that circle, it can take some time for her to warm up. She does better in small groups, but most strangers she'll stare at them and give them the look. She has some separation issues with me, but starting in January, she'll be joining Eddie at "school" on Friday mornings.  I'm hoping this will help some. I want everyone to see the Edith that we know. She's funny and loves to laugh and make us laugh. But, she is also quick to throw herself on the floor and cry and scream if she doesn't want to do something. Her little "fits" don't usually last long. Sometimes it's because she can't communicate what she wants and sometimes I know she is testing us. Mostly I find it funny, especially because she will drop anywhere and act as though the world is ending!

I love this stage of exploration and learning about the world through a toddlers eyes. I love watching Edith and Eddie play together. They adore each other. She always asks me about him if he's not around. I truly believe she is 1 and 1/2 going on 10 or maybe 13! We love her silly antics and we can't wait to see what she will come up with next!

Wearing 2 necklaces and phone in bag!

Loading up stroller with animals to go for a walk!

Swimming with Eddie in their "pool" with their babies!