Sweet Eloise Jane, yesterday you turned 14 months old!
This past month brought many new explorations on your part. Your endless curiosity + razor sharp intelligence + tenacity are definitely giving us a run for our money. You love to investigate all things and are quick to observe and learn new tricks, such as opening garbage cans (to throw your toys into) and dismantling our baby proof devices.
You have such incredible sweetness, as evidenced by your snuggles for your sister and your endless kisses to your dollies and loved ones. You also have equal amounts of fire in your belly, as evidenced by your LOUD expressions and vehement resistance to things that don't go your way.
Here are your official 14 month updates!
How old? 14 months yesterday.
How big? BIG! In the past month I put corner protectors on my desk- and placed them on the underside of the corners, as your little head didn't yet surpass the desk. However- just the other day I observed that you have shot up taller than my desk by a long shot! You are SO tall, and your Papa and I are curious to see where that lands you height-wise as an adult. Your Papa is 6'4 after all, so it appears you got a big shake of his genetics.
You wear a size 4 shoe, size 5 diaper, and most comfortably fit into 18-24 month clothes.
Teeth? 8 now! We had two more lower teeth come through this month with a lot of fanfare (read: extreme clinginess, fussing, & overall discomfort for all parties involved).
Sleep? Great! You are still taking two naps a day (usually 10-11:30 and again 2:30-4) and sleep through the night from around 7:30pm-7am.
One new thing that has happened TWICE in the past month is you getting yourself stuck in your crib rails! The first incident involved your knee while standing, the 2nd your foot while laying down. I had to dislodge you manually both times.
Food? We've discovered you like sour things, like limes! Your expressions as you eat them are hilarious.
New skills?
*"Asking" for what you want. You will often take my hand and lead me places- like to your stroller- then throw a FIT if I don't follow through with what you desire (like a walk).
*Climbing. It started with you continually climbing into the playroom chair to sit and read a book or play with a toy, which is just about the cutest thing ever! From there it has evolved into climbing on TOP of the chair, into the fridge, and up the stairs.
*Not really a skill, but cute and hilarious: you love to hold clothes up to yourself like you are modeling them. You'll pick up Iyla's shirt or your pants and hold them up to your chest as you march around.
*Signing "potty" while it is happening. This is a big step toward independence in this arena, as when you get to the point of being able to sign BEFORE it happens, hallelujah! There was a day this month where I believe you were doing just that. You were in your high chair and signed potty, and knowing you'd already gone #2 earlier that day I didn't think much of it. Then when I got you down you walked immediately to your potty and I STILL didn't connect the dots until lo and behold you had a full diaper. Whoops!
*Dismantling our baby proofing efforts. You are now a bona fide expert in removing every.single corner protector I try to install.
Favorite things?
*Shoes! You are partial to your saltwater sandals right now and typically choose those when we go to put a pair on. You also tend to choose more than one pair to hold up to your feet, and get VERY ANGRY that we can't put on ALL THE SHOES AT THE SAME TIME.
*Sliding & swinging: you love motion!
*Going for walks/eating dirt and rocks
*Dogs: you get SO excited when you see a dog and will start panting:
*Playing in water
Not so favorite things?
*Diaper changes or clothes changes (basically anything where you can't be moving freely)
*Hair clips or hairbands. You immediately pull ANYTHING out of your hair we try to put in. Sometimes I can be sneaky and get a barrette in without you noticing but inevitably you'll locate it and pull it out, then try to eat it. You do still love to put sunglasses or things like tiaras on your head, but sadly no cute hair accessories! You are also still quite bald in front, but the back hair is growing- so it always looks like you have a bit of a comb over. ; )
*Strawberries and broccoli. Still the only two foods you immediately drop to the floor!
Here are a few more photos from your past month:
We love you so much sweet Eloise Jane! Happy 14 months to you.
This past month brought many new explorations on your part. Your endless curiosity + razor sharp intelligence + tenacity are definitely giving us a run for our money. You love to investigate all things and are quick to observe and learn new tricks, such as opening garbage cans (to throw your toys into) and dismantling our baby proof devices.
You have such incredible sweetness, as evidenced by your snuggles for your sister and your endless kisses to your dollies and loved ones. You also have equal amounts of fire in your belly, as evidenced by your LOUD expressions and vehement resistance to things that don't go your way.
Here are your official 14 month updates!
How old? 14 months yesterday.
How big? BIG! In the past month I put corner protectors on my desk- and placed them on the underside of the corners, as your little head didn't yet surpass the desk. However- just the other day I observed that you have shot up taller than my desk by a long shot! You are SO tall, and your Papa and I are curious to see where that lands you height-wise as an adult. Your Papa is 6'4 after all, so it appears you got a big shake of his genetics.
You wear a size 4 shoe, size 5 diaper, and most comfortably fit into 18-24 month clothes.
Teeth? 8 now! We had two more lower teeth come through this month with a lot of fanfare (read: extreme clinginess, fussing, & overall discomfort for all parties involved).
Sleep? Great! You are still taking two naps a day (usually 10-11:30 and again 2:30-4) and sleep through the night from around 7:30pm-7am.
One new thing that has happened TWICE in the past month is you getting yourself stuck in your crib rails! The first incident involved your knee while standing, the 2nd your foot while laying down. I had to dislodge you manually both times.
Food? We've discovered you like sour things, like limes! Your expressions as you eat them are hilarious.
Sour face!
New skills?
*"Asking" for what you want. You will often take my hand and lead me places- like to your stroller- then throw a FIT if I don't follow through with what you desire (like a walk).
*Climbing. It started with you continually climbing into the playroom chair to sit and read a book or play with a toy, which is just about the cutest thing ever! From there it has evolved into climbing on TOP of the chair, into the fridge, and up the stairs.
This video shows precisely why your climbing gives me a constant heart attack!
*Not really a skill, but cute and hilarious: you love to hold clothes up to yourself like you are modeling them. You'll pick up Iyla's shirt or your pants and hold them up to your chest as you march around.
*Signing "potty" while it is happening. This is a big step toward independence in this arena, as when you get to the point of being able to sign BEFORE it happens, hallelujah! There was a day this month where I believe you were doing just that. You were in your high chair and signed potty, and knowing you'd already gone #2 earlier that day I didn't think much of it. Then when I got you down you walked immediately to your potty and I STILL didn't connect the dots until lo and behold you had a full diaper. Whoops!
*Dismantling our baby proofing efforts. You are now a bona fide expert in removing every.single corner protector I try to install.
Holding a freshly removed corner protector
Favorite things?
*Shoes! You are partial to your saltwater sandals right now and typically choose those when we go to put a pair on. You also tend to choose more than one pair to hold up to your feet, and get VERY ANGRY that we can't put on ALL THE SHOES AT THE SAME TIME.
*Sliding & swinging: you love motion!
*Going for walks/eating dirt and rocks
*Dogs: you get SO excited when you see a dog and will start panting:
*Playing in water
Not so favorite things?
*Diaper changes or clothes changes (basically anything where you can't be moving freely)
*Hair clips or hairbands. You immediately pull ANYTHING out of your hair we try to put in. Sometimes I can be sneaky and get a barrette in without you noticing but inevitably you'll locate it and pull it out, then try to eat it. You do still love to put sunglasses or things like tiaras on your head, but sadly no cute hair accessories! You are also still quite bald in front, but the back hair is growing- so it always looks like you have a bit of a comb over. ; )
*Strawberries and broccoli. Still the only two foods you immediately drop to the floor!
Here are a few more photos from your past month:
We love you so much sweet Eloise Jane! Happy 14 months to you.
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