C & T plus Baby Makes 3!: Letters to Reese- 19 Months and 20 Months!

Reese,

You turned 20 months on March 18th, 2013 and 21 months on April 18th, so this post is a recap of your 19th and 20th months!

Well first things first- you became a big sister at 20.5 months! As much as Mommy & Daddy worried about you and how you'd do with the transition, you far surpassed our expectations. You've been amazing! You love Adeline so much, and we are so proud of you for being so loving!

You are thriving at school and your language has just exploded! Each day you say new words and have even started to string two words together, "Hi Mommy!" is a new one! Your teachers always have such positive things to say about you, and it's music to our ears. You are actually moving to the Ducklings room next month, and I'm so excited for you!

You are officially entering the terrible two's early. You have such a strong will, that once you get something in your head, you won't let it go. I know that this will be fantastic as you grow up because you will have great determination, however it can definitely be challenging now. You are still the sweetest girl though, and are so happy (most of the time!). You have such a zest for life and are so outgoing and friendly. You happily say hello to most strangers and make them smile!

These past two months were tough on Mommy physically being 8 and 9 months pregnant, so I wasn't as fast as I used to be in terms of chasing you. Picking you up with my big belly was exhausting especially when you'd arch your back while trying to get you buckled in your car seat.

Watching a show after nap time.

Helping Mommy with dinner

So proud of her new stroller! Dolly got to ride!

Relaxing before bed!

Typical Reese-- wanting to put on shoes even though she is in pj's.

Lunch with Mommy at Chipolte- one of her fav's!

Swinging!

Loving Riley!

Swim lessons with Daddy!

Cleaning!

Reese's 18 Month Stats:

Weight: No weight check until your 2 year appointment, but I'd guess 25lbs.

Height: 33.5" at your 18 month app, so I'm guess maybe 34"?

Clothing: Mostly 18-24, although some 2T stuff fits. Anything summer I'm buying you is 2T.

Diapers: Size 4.

Favorite Toys: You love your baby dolls and pushing your stroller around!

Favorite Past Time: Being outside playing, helping Mommy do any chore (laundry, cook dinner, etc.)

Communication: Your language has exploded these past two months, I can't even keep track of all of your words! Here are some of them:

mama

mommy

dada

nana

nonna

papa

Your friends names: Emma, Isla, Lily, Luke, Stella, Hunter, Anthony, etc.

Enzo

light

yes

wow

NOOOOO

mail

down

milk

get

bum
apple
boobie
blueberry
outside
bubble
elmo

bubba

shoes
yellow, purple, pink, turquoise

baby

bu-bye

- You know all of your body parts.
- You also know most animal sounds.
- Your phrases are "ut oh!" "there it is!" "I do!" and "Hi Mommy (or daddy, etc)!"
- You understand everything that we say and can follow any command.

You are so smart!

Cries: The tantrums have begun. You will cry or whine when you want something, it's super annoying. You tend to be way more sensitive when you're tired.

Bedtime/Nap time: Sleeping 7-7 and napping for about 2 hours around 1-3pm

Foods: You are still an amazing eater, and have even started to eat turkey/cheese roll ups for lunch which is great for Mommy packing your lunch at school since you won't eat a sandwich and I can't pack you anything with peanut butter (nut free school).