14 months old!

Darling girl, you have been a one year old for two months now. You have grown and learned so much since then!

- Having just turned 14 months old, you still don't quite tip the scales at 20 pounds yet. We are waiting for that day so we can flip you in your carseat!
- You are a blabbering fool, and now say about 15 words. You love to chat and label everything you see. The top three most adorable words you say are bubble, hot, and Mommy.
- You took 2 steps the day before your 14 month birthday, but that is as far as you have gone. Cruising along furniture for hours is one of your favorite pass times, but you just don't seem to want to walk too far just yet.
- Food is still a favorite of yours. You love just about everything, but you have a fairly serious fruit fetish. You would eat nothing but grapes, plums,  oranges, berries, pineapple, cantaloupe, kiwi, and bananas if we let you.
- Some of your favorite toys and activities are your walkers, your playhouse in the yard, bubbles, your baby, stuffed animals, egg cartons, blocks (knocking them over, anyway), the swings, climbing stairs, imitating people and dancing.
- You are starting to really "play". We build you forts that you climb in and out of, you like to play tea party, and you love to feed and tuck in your baby.
-You really could care less about books most of the time these days. The flap ones hold your attention for longer, but you are a busy girl who likes to be on the move.
- Snuggling is starting to become something your enjoy. You frequently crawl into my arms now and curl up with me, and when you put your head down, you say "Ahh".
- Bath time is your favorite part of the day. We ask you if you want to take a bath, and you start flailing around and smiling. We are having a blast watching you splash and giggle.
- You love to stand now. You got up to stand, all by yourself with no support, on April 18. Now, that is about all you want to do. Up and down, up and down, all day long!
- You have 12 teeth now- 6 on the top, and 6 on the bottom.
- There is almost always a sock in your hand when you crawl and walk around, and one of your first words was "shoe". I think you are going to be a shoe designer.  :)
- Still sleep wonderfully at night, but naps are now a struggle. You are too busy walking around your crib and playing with your blankie to lay down, and many naps are an epic fail these days.
- Have the most infectious smile, the greatest dimples, red curls on your darling noggin, pearly white, oh-so-soft skin,  and the most incredible eyelashes I have ever seen.
- I know I am a little biased, but I think you are the best person ever. Oh man, little girl, you are a miracle and a blessing. We love you!