Eighteen Months Old

Caroline Jean- 18 months old!

I cannot believe how much this little baby has changed over the last few months!  She has lost alot of the "baby" and become quite the toddler.  She has an enormous personality and we all love her to pieces.  She is very easy going, but likes to take care of her brothers and has them wrapped around her little finger.  When I ask the kids to get coats and shoes on she is always passing out every one's gear and knows what belongs to who.  She has an infectious little giggle and is usually smiling!  You are halfway to two Miss Caroline!  How time flies!

At 18 months Caroline is 32.63" (70%) and weighs 25lbs 11oz (82%).  Henry was also 32.5" and he weighed 27lbs.  Tommy at 15 months was 33.5" and 27lbs, 8oz.  Trisha at 15 months was 32.5" and 23lbs.  Nathan at 18 months was 33" and 29lbs 8oz. 

What is Caroline up to at 18 months?

 

- She sleeps from about 6:30pm-7:15am most nights, if we don't have to wake her up to bring Tommy to school she will usually sleep until 8:15 or so.  She likes her sleep! 

- She takes one nap from 12-2:30.  Again, if I don't have to wake her to pick up Tommy she usually naps until 3:15 or so. 

- However, if she takes any sort of catnap in the car- nap time is done for the day.  When I bring Henry home from preschool it is his responsibility to keep her awake on the drive home!!

- She eats 3 meals and 2 snacks during the day.  She is a good eater and will try most anything.  She doesn't like to be fed anymore.  Her favorites are grapes, bread, cheez-its, pancakes, waffles, mac 'n cheese, and fruit snacks.

- She loves her sippy cup and drinks mostly 2% milk, but also loves orange juice, apple juice, or chocolate milk.

- She walks everywhere now, and easily goes up and down stairs.  She loves to climb onto chairs, couches, and the kitchen table. 

- She has 9 teeth- 4 molars, 2 top front, and 3 bottom front.  I'll be sort of sad when she gets more teeth- she has had her adorable little smile for so long now!

- She waves, blows kisses, does so-big and peek-a-boo.  Her favorite toys are her baby dolls- she loves to push them in the grocery cart or stroller and feed them.  She also likes to color and do stickers. 

- She doesn't have many words- just occasionally we hear mama or dada and thank you.  She does, however, jabber constantly and wag her finger or point.  She also nods yes and shakes her head no. 

- She is just growing into 2T clothes and wears size 4 diapers.