Avey Roo, today you are eighteen months old. At the doctor's today we learned that you are growing well at 25 pounds and 31 inches. This puts you into the 50th percentile for both. We have also learned in the past month that you are allergic to eggs. Luckily since your diagnosis, we haven't had any issues with hives. Everyday you suprise your Dad and I with the new things that you say and do. You are saying lots of animal names including: cat, dog, bird, frog and my favorite chicken. We are starting to teach you some colors and you will say red, blue, green and yellow. I also love to hear you count coming down the stairs or while counting your snack. Right now you will say 1, 2 by yourself and you will imitate me until ten.
Avery, you have such an independent streak. I can no longer try to feed you things like applesauce or yogurt, even if I want to try to keep you clean. You want to do it yourself! Also you love to brush your teeth, but only if I let you do it yourself. The minute I try to brush your teeth, you are immediately upset. Thankfully you are climbing up the stairs by yourself and coming down on your bottom. This gives me a break from carrying you!
This morning we had the greatest time togethe while your brother was at preschool. Usually we are out running errands, but today we came home. I learned that you really don't like to play by yourself. I planned on loading and unloading the dishwasher but you had other plans. You helped me unload the dishwasher then we went to play! I gave us each a "pedicure" which consisted of clipping our toenails and putting on lotion. We had so much fun playing together.
One of the things that I love most about you is your cuddliness. You love to be held and give hugs. You are also very ticklish! I love making you laugh and seeing you giggle. Right now your favorite "game" is to pretend that you are asleep. I will call your name and you will close your eyes and pretend that you are sleeping so you can't hear me.
I'm sure I could write a huge book about everything I love about you! You are such a special part of our family and I love watching you grow. Happy year and a half birthday, sweet girl!
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