Size Stats: I swear Addy has had a growth spurt! She feels a lot heavier and looks taller! I weighed her at my parent’s house the other day and she was 27.0 lbs on the nose! She is still wearing mostly 2T clothes, size 5 shoes and size 5 diapers.
Development: I don’t even know where to start! Addison likes to walk up & down the stairs and will try to do so without holding someone’s hand…not gonna happen! She will hold the railing and one of our hands to go downstairs and you can tell she is pretty pumped with herself. She is able to name some shapes and colors (although green seems like a favorite because she almost always starts with that one). She has learned to open & close the bedroom doors. She is trying to open the sliding glass door, but thankfully it is too heavy for her! She continues to expand her vocabulary and the amount of words she can say in one sentence. Daycare has mentioned on several occasions that she is more “advanced” then most of the kids in her class when it comes to talking. Right now her favorite phrase seems to be “No do that” aka don’t do that. While she says it she wags her little finger back and forth. It is really hard to not laugh at her! She is just so serious about it! Plus, to top things off, I think she can finally say “Cheese”! She is doing a really good job pronouncing her S’s lately.
Personality: I think she has her daddy’s mischievous side and my OCD side. She is feisty but has the sweetest heart…if that makes sense! She’s a girl on a mission and doesn’t like someone trying to veer her in a different direction. Addy is very particular about having a “clean” table when eating and will ask for a nap-in (napkin) in order to clean her space. She is constantly wiping/cleaning things up but on the other hand isn’t afraid to get down and dirty outside. She also has to put her baby perfectly in her little stroller before she can take a walk with it. She will move baby around several times before she is just right. She’s big into asking for help lately. If she can’t figure something out or get what she is after, she says help, help! In fact, now when she is in her crib she frequently yells out “Help Mommy, Help Mommy!”…I’m not sure whether I should laugh or cry. On the one hand, I know she doesn’t technically “need” me, but then I start to think well wait, maybe she does! I am pretty sure it is just another way for her to manipulate me!
Sleeping: Sleep has been pretty good. She has an 8 o’clock bedtime and will rise anywhere from 5 – 7…you can tell she is still tired when she wakes up around 5, but she just can’t seem to get herself to go back to sleep. We have been told by daycare that she was falling asleep before naptime in random spots on her early rising days. She’s a work in progress, but is doing so much better. It’s amazing how much happier she is when she gets a good nights sleep!
Likes: She is so in love with Sofia that I’ve decided to throw a Sofia themed 2nd birthday party because of this obsession. Her favorite foods are still Pizza and Mac & Cheese. She asks for Mac constantly! She has had a newfound love for puppy and Brinkley. I think finally after 22 months Brinkley has really decided to like Addison! She’s always been really good with her, but now they are definite buddies. Two peas in a pod! Addison very frequently stops what she is doing and goes over to ask for a kiss from Brinkley or to pet her. Addy loves to run around naked right now! After bath time, she jets out of the bathroom before I can even say “time to put a diaper on”. So far we haven’t had any accidents, knock on wood, but I know I am playing with fire!
Dislikes: She gets so ticked off when it’s diaper changing time. I think potty training will be a big priority as soon as she hits the 2 year old mark. I thought about trying earlier, but daycare said they aren't equipped to help that process in the 1 year old room. They have the little sinks and toilets starting in the 2 year old room.
Pictures: Here are some of my favorite pictures from this month...
