Dear Ava Marie,
You are 16 months old now! Finding time to write you these letters on your "month birthday" is becoming harder and harder since you are awake most of the day now and you are constantly on the move. Each month seems to go by faster and faster. I don't want you to grow up so fast! Here is what you have been up to this month:
*You are officially taking 1 nap a day now. Love it and hate it at the same time! As long as you allow me 10 minutes to get ready in the morning we usually try and get out of the house before your nap time so we dont get too bored. Mommy looks like a ragamuffin these days since I can't shower till you nap at 12! Oh well, such is the life of a mommy.
*You have about 11 teeth....I think! It is hard to get a good look in your mouth but you have gotten at least three of your mollars including 4 teeth on top and 4 on bottom. You HATE having your teeth brushed. This could be a problem.
(Don't let this picture fool you. We hardly ever sit still like this to read but I managed to take a picture in the 30 seconds she stayed on the chair to read)*You are talking up a storm these days. You are trying to say more and more words and I love how they sound coming from you.
*Although I still consider you to be a good eater you are becoming a little more picky with what you eat. You like condiments on your food now such as ketchup on your chicken nuggets and fish sticks and ranch dressing on your cucumbers. Whatever keeps you eating!
*Some of your favorite things to do this month are walk around in mommy's shoes, sweep the floor, find bugs, climbing on the play equipment at the park, and sliding.
*Another new thing that you have started doing this month is singing! You have the most beautiful and sweetest little singing voice. You love to sing the "Halleluiah" and "Holy" parts of your praise baby songs. I have also heard you attempt to sing many other familiar songs to you. Hearing you sing from the back seat of the car melts my heart!
*Well, I am sad to say that you had your first time out this month. You seemed confused and unhappy that I was making you sit by the wall but I didn't expect you to get it the first time. You haven't been in time out since but I have a feeling that we might be doing that more often now that you are becoming older and testing your boundaries and mommy's authority. You are still my sweetheart though.
*I thought "your firsts" were over but you did get your 1st pedicure by mommy! You saw me painting my toes and sat down beside me and put your feet in my lap so I painted yours too. You were pretty squirmy but they still look cute. You were so proud to show daddy your red toes like mommy's.
Happy 16 months old precious girl! From the words of one of your favorite books "I love you as the thirsty duck loves a sudden shower". :)
*Another new thing that you have started doing this month is singing! You have the most beautiful and sweetest little singing voice. You love to sing the "Halleluiah" and "Holy" parts of your praise baby songs. I have also heard you attempt to sing many other familiar songs to you. Hearing you sing from the back seat of the car melts my heart!
*Well, I am sad to say that you had your first time out this month. You seemed confused and unhappy that I was making you sit by the wall but I didn't expect you to get it the first time. You haven't been in time out since but I have a feeling that we might be doing that more often now that you are becoming older and testing your boundaries and mommy's authority. You are still my sweetheart though.
*I thought "your firsts" were over but you did get your 1st pedicure by mommy! You saw me painting my toes and sat down beside me and put your feet in my lap so I painted yours too. You were pretty squirmy but they still look cute. You were so proud to show daddy your red toes like mommy's.
Happy 16 months old precious girl! From the words of one of your favorite books "I love you as the thirsty duck loves a sudden shower". :)Hugs and Kisses,
5 comments:
such a big girl! :) cuter than ever! and I hear ya mom on the ragamuffin...I will admit that cartoons buy me time to get ready in the morning.
Our babies are growing up so fast! I love that she likes condiments with her food, I just started doing that with Carter this week and it has helped him eat! Happy 16 months Ava!
Happy 16 months Ava! One nap, singing, ketchup on your nuggets, AND your first pedicure, oh my, you are such a big girl! All those details were just precious to hear and we are so proud of you and the sweet and smart little girl that we all know you to be!
Love the red toes! I've often thought about painting Madison's toes but I'm not sure she would sit still long enough, we'll have to give it a shot.
Such a beautiful girl! I was so behind on all of your posts! Some good stuff to catch up on. So glad you had such a great girls trip!
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