18 Months

Ok, who pushed the fast forward button on this year? Please stop it.

I can't believe Amelia is 18 months old and having mini conversations with us. They mainly involve telling us where to sit so we can play together, asking to watch Elmo, or asking for food. She also talks to Teddy and is constantly asking "Are you T?" (Where are you Teddy?) when they run around the backyard together. She smiles constantly and always has to tilt her head when she says "please." She can walk and gallop, but prefers to run. There's not much she won't eat, but if you say "ice cream" in front of her she won't eat anything till she's had ice cream. She still sleeps with more books than toys, but has recently started sleeping under the covers (at least at the beginning of the night) and will crawl into bed to read her bedtime stories. She decided that her small pillow wasn't big enough and stole one of my pillows for her bed. She's outgrown the dinosaur ride-on toy she got for Christmas, but will still push it around to listen to the music. She dances almost every time she hears music, unless there are people around to watch. She's in a big time Mommy phase, except when Matt is not home. She makes us crazy and thinks it's funny. She's a beautiful and amazing little girl who recently learned to say "I love you." There's not that much baby left in her, but we're holding on tight to the parts that are. Amelia, we love you very much and can't believe the joy you've brought us.

Official 18 month stats.
Weight: 25 lb, 12 oz (75%)
Length: 34 1/2 in (97%)