Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Reese, you're 17 months old!

Reese, I can't even express how much you've changed since my last post & how quickly you're growing up! You're constantly learning to do/say new things and always trying to keep up with your big sister. First off, your vocabulary is exploding! You currently say...

Bye
Cheese (referring to both the food and smiling for the camera)
Ta-da!
Cup
Up (you'll say dramatically, "I NEED up!")
Mama
Dada
Uh-uh (like "no")
Uh-huh (for "yes)
Poop
Baby
Kiss
Yum

Your dad and I always joke about how different you are than Caroline and the biggest proof of that is the fact that you're fearless. Seriously, completely fearless. You would climb to the top of a mountain if I wasn't there to hold you back. You're constantly climbing, jumping off of things, doing whatever you can to give mommy mini-heart attacks.

You had an incredibly easy checkup at 15 months -- the doctor said you're absolutely perfect. You weighed in at 21 pounds, 7 ounces and 31.1" tall. You currently fit perfectly in 18 months clothes, some 2T stuff. And I'm pretty confident you'll be in size 4 diapers for the rest of your diaper-wearing days. You have a teeny tiny butt and waist -- something you definitely didn't get from me! ;)

Last month you took your first trip to the beach when we went on a family vacation to Destin, FL! You loved everything about it -- the sand, sand toys, putting your feet in the water, playing with Caroline. You are most definitely a beach baby! We can't wait to take you guys back again soon.

You are an incredibly laid back little girl (about 95% of the time, at least) and love to snuggle, especially when you're sleepy. I definitely try to treasure every cuddle session I get with you, because I know they don't last forever!

Some of your current favorite things: fresh fruit (especially watermelon), taking off your diaper and then running around the house, stealing daddy's XBOX controller/TV remotes, Jell-O, pool time, grocery shopping at Schnucks (because you always get a cookie), pestering your big sister, Curious George, playing kitchen, waking up daddy for work, playing in the backyard, stealing sips of Grammie's Diet Coke, your pacifiers, ice cream and helping mommy clean up.

Here are some recent pictures, including some from our Florida vacation! I know I'm biased, but you are seriously one of the cutest little girls ever! I'm so proud of that you're mine.