On November 1, Blythe turned 18 months!
The Stats on 11/1/15
Just for fun....here are the links to Addison at 18 Months and Caleb at 18 Months I was surprised that she is bigger/same than both kids at this age!!!
Weight: 29.17 lbs (97.8%)
Addison was 25.5 lbs (61%) and Caleb was 28.5 lbs
Height: 33.5 inches (93.34%) or 35 inches (99%)...there are two entries two days apart on the online file so I don't know which is accurate....
Addison was 33.5-33.75inches (91%) Caleb was 33.25 inches
Head: 19.1 inches (94.04%)
Clothing: 3 and 2
Shoe: 6
Overall Doctor: Her visit was pre-tubes in her ears so aside from ear infection woes the doctor was pleased with Blythes growth and milestone achievement.
Talking: Blythe easily strings together 2,3 and even sometimes 4 word sentences. She has a cute lisp too! She can copy anything you say and likes to try to mimic your intonation.
Signing: She LOVES signing! She still signs nearly every sign she knows and we continue to add to the repertoire everyday!
Ears: Since tubes being put in her ear a month ago, she has been ear infection free for the first time since around August 5 (when we returned from our trip down south). It has been funny to watch her sign and say "listen. Listen" when she hears subtle noises...its cute!
Eating: She is still a relatively good eater. Just like with Addison and Caleb, we have to stay on top of her eating and be sure we do not cater to her every whim. She has had a few food strikes here and there but not nearly as often as Caleb this age but more often than Addison. It is hard work to ensure we stay in control of the eating, but we have learned it is worth the hard work. Overall, she is easy to please and eats anything the big kids eat or we eat...raw veggies included!
Favorites: Applesauce, making us laugh, signing, signing, clapping, hugging her siblings, babies, pears, noodles, MINNIE MOUSE, elmo, homemade burrito bowls, running
Least Favorites: Plain foods, chicken, being still, being told no, being touched too much, waiting for anything
Separation Anxiety: While she protests strongly when we leave her, she generally recovers from it quickly and stays happy while we are away....well until other kids parents start picking up.
Best idiosyncrasy: She has never been much of a giggler. She chuckles once at something but then wont again...smiles, but will not laugh again. You can tell it humors her but in order for her to laugh it has to be new OR it has to be HILARIOUS. HOWEVER, the best part is......she will sign FUNNY at everything you do that is moderately humorous to her along with a huge grin. It is so cute to watch her chuckle once, smile big and sign funny instead of the typical toddler giggle. I think this will always be a sweet memory of her!
Dear Blythe,
Adding you to our family has been simply a joy and an honor. Your smile and bright eyes illuminate a room! I cannot imagine a life without you in it. Life is sweeter because of you! I can see a compassion in you just like your older brother and sister and I cannot wait to see if flourish. I love seeing you with Addison and Caleb and watching you adore them. Those two love you SO dearly and would do anything to make you happy and smile....keep watching them, they are tremendous example for you. They love Jesus, you, are compassionate, are caring and servant oriented.
My heart has been broken watching you suffer through countless ear infections, the tubes being put in and now a severe UTI....if I could take it all away from you I would. You have been a trooper and been nothing but a joy through it all however, it kills me to see you even slightly uncomfortable.
I pray you come to know Jesus at an early age, strive to serve him and follow him ALL the days of your life..."May the lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make his face shin upon you and be gracious to you, may the Lord lift up his countenance unto you and give you peace."
We crazy love you my sweet, special Blythe. You will always be quite a special member of this family....and I hope you can feel the love....because its BIG for you my dear....BIG!
Love,
Mommy
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Blythe 18 Months, 11.1.15
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| Addison 18 Months, 10.1.11 |
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| Caleb 18 Months, 4.27.13....HE, unlike the girls, had a hair cut! |
