18 Months old!

Samantha had her 18 month old appointment on Thursday and it just reminded me how quickly the time has gone!  It makes me a little sad, but we truly feel so blessed for every moment we have with her.  She has brought so much joy into our life and has truly been the light of our life.  So I thought I'd take some time to brag on her some more - my right as a Mama.  For those that think - well isn't this what the whole blog is about - WELL YES!  Families and the children in it are God's greatest blessings.

Stats:

Weight - 23.2 lbs -- 30% percentile
Length - 31.75 in -- 45% percentile
Head - 47 cm -- 60% percentile (her daddy's big head ;) )

Personality:

The older she gets the more and more her unique personality showcases.  However, glimpses of this were evident - I swear - from day 1!
-  She is shy around new people or people she hasn't seen in awhile but once she gets comfortable she is incredibly outgoing
-  She is a ham -- so funny!
-  She hates the camera and will turn as soon as it flashes
-  She has a quick temper -- drama, drama -- but can be distracted very easily
-  She is so loving - likes to gives out kisses and hugs

Skills:

Watching how quickly they pick up and learn things AMAZES ME!
-  Knows about 60 words
-  Sits and "faux" reads books (her favorite toys)
-  Can point out all her body parts on her and you
-  Can point out and name LOTS of things
-  Plays pretend - tea party, reads books to stuffed animals, play cooking, dress up & hide n' seek
-  Helpful - will bring me things - wants to help unload dishwasher and groceries
-  Tells us about 1/2 the time afterwards that she has peed or pooped
-  Sings lines from "Twinkle, Twinkle" and "Row Your Boat"
-  Walks with play or real phone and carries on conversations with people
-  Makes 2 and 3 word sentences - "I need...," " Daddy car keys," "One more..." (which means 100 more) etc...
-  Sits on side of pool and "jumps" in to Daddy

New Changes

- Likes to be read to and held before every nap/bedtime, but likes to put herself to sleep in her bed
-  Picky veggies eater, but really loving her fruit - new favs are grapes and strawberries (everything reddish and round is termed an "apple" though interestingly she doesn't really love apples)
-  Obsessed with the pool
-  Obsessed with Curious George (poor Mickey has moved to 2nd place)
-  Loves her big girl bike
-  Loves swinging - esp. on someone's lap!
-  Favorite cracker/cookies - Peanut Butter filled cheddar crackers