As I write this she is 18 months old... halfway to 2! I can't believe that in 3ish months I'll have to start planning her 2nd birthday party. It seems unreal. She has such a cute personality. She's happy (for the most part), always waves at strangers, smiles and shrieks when she sees any animal, loves being held by Mommy, dances every time she hears music and is ALWAYS up for an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba.
She is still quite the picky eater. It's taken a while for me not to stress out about what she isn't eating and focus on what she is, which isn't much some days. She goes through what I'm assuming are growth spurts where she literally can't stop eating to days where I look at her and wonder how she's not starving. For now, it's just who she is. She's not a human vacuum like some kids are and I have to just accept that.
It's so cool to interact with her on a whole new level now that she knows several words. She definitely knows what she wants and when she wants it. Lately she's been telling me when she's ready for a nap or bedtime. Most kids fight sleep at this age but for now she loves her naps (just like her Daddy). I try not to give in to every little whimper and whine but it's hard. I know that these times pass way too quickly and someday she won't want me to pick her up or want to sit on my lap while she watches TV. Some day she won't wander around the house saying "Mommy?" when I've just gone into the other room for a second.
She is such a blessing and I can't believe that this awesome little girl is all mine.
