Wow, it is unbelievable that Tessa is 17 months old, but spend a day with her and you will quickly see that she is a toddler and no longer a baby! Many things are much easier at this stage with her, but it has also brought along some new challenges....
The fun side of 17 months:
- watching her "mother" her babies. She dresses, feeds, snuggles, takes them on rides, etc...
- she is communicating better...like pointing to things and knowing where and when she wants something
- riding in the car is easier thanks to her new portable DVD player!
- she loves to be outside and will play out there FOREVER
- taking bike rides
- watching her personality develop... so far she is very strong willed, social, funny, and a cuddle bug
- i love love love when she fixes my hair, gives me hugs, swings spider style... she is able to show love in all new ways which is great!!
Here are the challenges :)
- she doesn't want to be confined or buckled in ANYTHING!!!! including carseat, stroller, highchair, booster seat, shopping cart, or even held in your arms! This pretty much affect everything we try to do. :)
- she loves to do things she isn't supposed to or allowed to do. Such as open and close the stairs gate and climb up and down the stairs. Open and close the screen door over and over and over (it is a huge step down to cement and really scares me)
- stand on things and give you this smirk like look at me
- wants to dress herself, brush her own teeth, and even sometimes put on her diaper!!
- has the melt to the floor can't grab ahold of her temper tantrums :)
I'm sure you can see the trend.....WE ARE GETTING INDEPENDENT!! I've been told that toddler is an indication to teenager and boy oh boy we may have our hands full of a teen that wants to be older than they are, make their own decisions, and do things even if you say not to!
But here are some pictures of our adorably challenging 17 month old!
It is all about her babies. She took a walk all the way around the block (since we have stroller resistance) the other night carrying her baby that is almost as big as her!
They are buddies and Zayne is really great with her, but not so much the other way around...he gets beat and chased by toys, ridden, and used as a step stool.
This is my favorite shot even thought it isn't her cute face!
swinging "spider" style if you didn't know what I was talking about 
3 comments:
These pictures make me miss my baby Lily. Enjoy it and write it down. Plus go crazy on her clothes because pretty soon she will not you pick them out in more. :)
She looks so grown up...I love the spider swing picture! So precious!!
Peytonn was challenging too and still pretty much is. The second one was easier and has a much more "go with the flow" kind of personality. Hang in there mama, as soon as she gets out of this stage, a whole new one (and new challenges) will arise. :)
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