20 Months

OMG... Do we as parents, ever stop saying, "the time is flying??" I'm sure we don't, but I know we wish fiercely to freeze time&stop our babies from growing so damn fast.

That being said, Mimi, you are the cutest, smartest toddler ever. Daddy & I  have enjoyed every moment with you this month. Except maybe  the  morning you fussed so much at daddy after he had worked all nite, that he called me to say he had left the house with 1 black shoe & 1 white.  I enjoyed that immensely but, him, not so much! LOLOLOL

You speak in sentences consistently now. Sentences  like Mama, look at that & Mimi do it, can be heard everyday. Your amazed by the world around you and determined to assert your independence while discovering it.
You seem to be enjoying the holiday season & absolutely love the real 8.5 foot Christmas tree daddy got for us. Every morning you switch the lights on & touch your favorite ornaments. You love when daddy waters the tree & ask "Christmas tree tursty (thirsty)?"

Your coordination has improved dramatically this month, & your not constantly tripping & falling everywhere. You climbed the jungle gym & went down the big slide all by yourself for the first time this weekend.

A few things have stayed the same. Your a fantastic eater. You sleep through the nite & take a decent afternoon nap.  Riding with you in the car is tortuous. when you were tiny you would scream & scream. Now you whine & fuss, rapid firing questions until my brain hurts. Your still rear facing in my truck. daddy says you do with him, possibly bc your front facing. Sadly I am your primary chauffeur.
Still wearing primarily 18 month. Clothes. Size 5.5 shoe. You only have 10 teeth,4 bottom-6 top.

You love music & our breakfast ritual involves listening to the record player. In my car you love to listen to a kids cd I found. You FAVORITE song is Chug Chug, Toot Toot. Your obsessed with trains in general.  You love putting your hand in the animal cracker bag & guessing what your going to getCat, mama? Cow? Chores are especially fun , you love helping to empty the dishwasher or switching the laundry from the washer to the dryer.

Daddy & I truly know how it feels to have our heart walking around outside our chest. It's terrifying & amazing in one breath. We love you angel girl .