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| "Where did it go?" |
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| Trying out her 18 month sticker on all of her friends. |
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| Showing us where the sticker is supposed to go. |
- What size of clothing does baby wear?: 18 months in most things but I found one shirt that's a 9 month that still fits because it's long and lean. Annika was 20 lb 8 oz at her 18-month check-up and 31 3/4 in. tall.
- Any milestones baby reached during the month: Trying hard to run and jump
Saying too many words to count but Annika repeats words we say and is saying many two- or three- word phrases. "Thank you, mommy" is said to both Kyle and me :) (often adding daddy after she says mommy). Especially cute is how she is learning the names of her friends and people around us. She starts asking about Jessie, the boy who lives next door, when we are on our way home after work. We also hear about Christy (daycare provider), Colton and Cooper (boys at daycare), Grandma and Grandpa, Nana, Brett (cousin), and Onkel Ola (Kyle's brother Joel).
- Special outings baby had during the month: Seattle Aquarium
- What was baby's routine?: The earlier the sun rises, the earlier we hear that sweet voice. Some days we get to sleep in until 6am, yay! Even more rarely, we make it until 6:30. She's going to sleep at about 6:30pm and staying asleep all night, which really makes up for the early mornings. We're in the transition stage from two naps to one nap.
- Reflect about the highlights of the month: Mastering the slide on her own and being able to climb up on our bed and onto a few adult-sized chairs. We enjoyed a nice Easter with family and friends.
- What are baby's favorites?: Going to the park to see the ducks, going for a walk, dancing, reading books about bears and monkeys, and baby dolls. This week Annika loves the Norwegian storybooks about a little girl named Ingrid.
Favorite Foods: Annika would eat pasta ("pasti") and cheese for every meal if it was up to her. Another favorite is oatmeal made with milk and mixed with applesauce. She's learning how to use a spoon and fork. French fries and tater tots are an infrequent but appreciated treat.