18 months

A part of me can't believe our little munchkin is already a year and half!  Time has certainly flown.  At 18 months she is 34 inches tall (97%) and 24lbs (55%). 

Her personality continues to blossom everyday and even though she was a tougher baby, as a toddler she is extremly enjoyable.  J is very direct in her movements and is patient enough to wait for toys or items she wants to become available.  An example of this was at a class we take, they brought out musical instruements.  The week before J had a lot of fun with these bell type instruments, but they got scooped up as soon as they were put on the floor (J ususally waits until the crowds clear before making her choices.. she's not in a rush, she'd rather watch the situation).   I saw her survey the group, zero in on who had one and just casually go and stand next to the adult with her desired instrument.  As soon as it was put down, she scooped it up and came walking over to me with a huge grin on her face. 

A few other things she's doing right now:
Speaking:  She upto over 70 words and is beginning to put 2 words together.  We call her our little parrot because everything we say, she mimics.  Her newest is "coffee - kaafee" 

Sleeping: J is 7-7 at night and is still on 2 naps a day, but transitioning down to just 1.  Her naps range in lenght from 1hr-2.5 hrs.

Eating- put it in front of her and she'll try it.  Eats most things and isn't to picky.  If she dosen't like it, Burton will!

Playing: Loves her books, puzzels, beads (any sort of necklace), and her rocking horse. Any item that slightly resembles an electronic is a phone and she loves to call  "Misshhhh or Lolo". 
 I have her doing Independent Play in her playpen for 30min each day after breakfast and she does fairly well (a little complaining at times, but nothing serious).

Interactions:  J is often the "switzerland" of her friends.  As other kids are beginnign to push or fight over toys, for the most part, J stays out of these types of situations. She shares well and loves to be with her friends Avery, Sabella and Grant.