18 Month Stats and Milestones

Hadley is 18 months old today! She measured in at 33 1/2 inches tall and 23lbs 11 oz at her doctors visit this morning. She has recently starting showing off her personality at home, becoming very vocal and wanting to do a lot of "big girl" things. Some of the things she used to enjoy just don't seem to hold her interest any longer so we are now getting into puzzles, coloring and throwing balls. She is also perfecting the art of tantrums and gets easily upset at times. She still doesn't quite understand the concept of sharing and tests her limits by repeatedly doing things she isn't supposed to- like putting toys in her mouth or stealing crayons and barbies from sister. She loves Ally very much and wants to do things like she does and is usually very affectionate with her. Sometimes this means jumping on her but that's the price Ally has to pay for laying on the floor these days. Hadley has the same crabby/pouty face Ally had but Hadley seems to be less forgiving than Ally was when she does get upset.

School is going fairly well, minus a few sicknesses that have been going around. We have made a lot of unexpected trips tot he doctor with Hadley but usually it is nothing major. Although she can be difficult and managing two of them isn't easy, we are very lucky to have a happy and healthy big girl!

LOVES
Her pink and white blanked with the pint satin trim
Her NUK: purple one with the flower on the end
Climbing up on the kitchen chairs and living room furniture
Riding toys
Doing anything big sister does
Pulling caps off markers
Taking off her right shoe and sock
Cuddling with mommy
Any toy with a ball- especially the elephant that blows the balls up and plays music
Music of all kinds
Holding the leash when we take Ella for a walk
Playing on the neighbors jungle gym
Facetime and Skype kisses with grandparents and Uncle Corey
Eric Carle books- specifically Brown Bear and From Head to Toe

Clothes: mixed bag of 12 and 18 months stuff and size 3 diapers. Mostly hand-me-downs from Ally for the winter so that will be great. Feet have grown a ton, going from a 3 to a 5.5 almost over night!

Foods: eggs, chicken, noodles with white sauce, cheese, popcorn, corn on cob, yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit snacks. Recently not interested in any fruits or sweets but likes meat and vegetables of all kinds. Stating to use spoon and fork well. Very into smashing all foods and throwing them onto he floor when she has had enough.

Words: Mama, Dada, Ally, Hadley, Ella, mine, dog, cup, milk, nuk, up, down, mine, car, baby, shoe, sock, eat, snack, yum, mine, baba (blanket), bike, no, yes, Emme (school friend/Sue's dog), MINE.