Update on Olivia! Drum roll please....
She walks (hesitantly), talks ("uh-oh", "baby" and today she said, "hi!"), and gets into things! She eats what we eat and is drinking whole milk. She feeds herself and shakes her head "no" in protest. She plays hide and seek and has six teeth with more coming in. She is beginning potty training, and is learning to use a fork. She no longer uses a bottle or a pacifier but instead drinks out of a sippy cup and has even used a straw! She sleeps on her own (and has for quite some time) and all through the night. Olivia enjoys going to the park and playing in the sand, watching older kids, pushing her stroller, shouting in places that echo and chasing the cat, Frankie. She loves being outside and exploring - as long as she can see mommy or daddy! :)
She is terrified of the loud toilets in public restrooms, men with facial hair, sun glasses or hats - any combo of those is sheer terror for her. She still doesn't like green veggies - except for broccoli. She loves that. She cries when we leave the room, and doesn't want to be alone. This is a new phase for her. It is really separation anxiety.
Her birthday is coming fast, and she will one already! It has gone SO fast! Just today I was walking with her in the park. Her hand was all clammy, and she was taking so long to walk. I thought about scooping her up and carrying her, and then I remembered that all too soon I will lose getting to hold her hand like that - it is SO bittersweet. Well, I am about to go cuddle her while she sleeps - guerrilla snuggling!
