Ok, age 19 months has it's definite downs as i'm sure will the next couple of years (ok 18-50 years) but there are SO many things about this age that are too sweet and wonderful not to love!
It's so fun to see Lily learning and discovering new things. It's fun to watch her play and see her imagination being to grow. I love her little enthusiastic "hi"s when I get her out of bed and how serious she gets when she "talks on the phone". I turned to see her leaning on the oven with her feet crossed the other day just talking away with her little lips pooched out and I saw my baby 15 years from now! Everyone says that time will be here before I know it. As much as I can't wait to see Lily grow and change, sometimes I want to stop the years so she stays just like this, my sweet funny little 19 month old fumbling with her spoon, her socks and every word.
Lists, so I don't forget
First little words:"booyah!" - blueberries
"no-s" - snow
"pease"- please
"bah" - ball
"off", "uh-oh" (a favorite),
"mmm"- more
"oh" - a show
"nigh-nigh"
"BYEEE!" (must be shouted)
"hi"
"CaCa" - Clara
"no" (another favorite)
"mama" - "help"
still signing "thank you", "milk" and sometimes "more"
hmm, I know there are more....
What Lily loves to eat these days:frosting, pancakes, waffles, spaghetti, macncheese, vitamins, blueberries, oranges, chocolate chips, corn
Meat and all other Veggies are still a no go unless they come pureed in a baby food jar and Clara has eaten some.
What fun it is to:put on pants, read books by herself, take clothes on and off hangers, watch "ohs" shows (Baby Einstein and Kipper), knock on doors, look at our hymnal,
How Lily helps Mama sometimes:put dishes away, "folds" laundry, get things for clara,
The things you don't do anymore:"oh" when we hear the town whistle
scoot on your bottom of course
To Lily Ruth:Lily, in another week you'll be 20 months old! That means 4 months away from being 2! For almost 20 months you've filled my life with laughter, joy, pride, worry and precious moments. Daddy and I can see your personality growing and changing. I thought you'd be so shy and though you still scowl at strangers, you've become so friendly. I'm amazed to see you indiscriminately go to someone you don't know at all and sit happily on their lap. You make so many people smile and bring cheer to everyone you're around. Well, except some men, who for some reason only you know, are scary.
You love routine and the familiar. "Quiet Time" and bed time have been so easy with you. You eagerly get ready to get in your bed. I think this is one of your favorite places right now even if it's just to read your books or play with your blanket.
You like trying to dress yourself and are quick to ask Mama for help. "Mama" you say. Daddy is worried you'll always say "mama" instead of "help" and that's my fault since months ago I taught you to say "mama" when you needed help instead of crying or yelling like you used to do. Oh well.
You are still a very picky eater. You don't even want meat to touch your high chair tray. If we put it there you hand it right back to us. I think you'll be a little stubborn! You definitely know what you like to eat and most of it is very sweet! You've gotten 8 teeth now. Still just two little ones on the bottom and some big old molars in the back and four on top. I love to see those little bottom teeth when you make your hammed up grin face!
You love your baby sister Clara, sometimes a little too much! You two are already best buddies! It warms me all up inside when I find the two of you playing and laughing together in your room or on a blanket in the living room. You can be very nice to her, you share or find her a toy when she clearly wants what you have. You bring her a bottle when she cries and pat her bottom like Mama does and you love to tell her "no!" when she's being naughty. You pat the floor or the crib when you want me to put her next to you and I know if you wake up crying from a nap I can just bring Clara with me to get you and you'll smile right away.
I can hardly believe you'll be a two year old so soon! What a fun year that will be! You're a precious gift to me and Daddy. I love watching the little girl you're becoming and know some day soon you'll be a helpful, kind and delightful young woman.
Raisins! She's actually eating raisins! I've tried giving them to her before and she wouldn't touch them. So this time I got sneaky and dipped them in peanut butter (plus I thought she'd think they were chocolate chips and at least give them a chance) which she liked, but then she just ate them alone and kept asking for more. I'm so glad to find another healthy option for snack time. I'm getting weary of trying to figure out what she'll eat.
