Julia || 15 Months

A quarter of the way through the year! A look at what's been happening this month:

Bow || Purse || Moccs

You had your 15 month well-baby check up this week, and ooooooh goodness, was it drama filled. Before the doctor even set a finger on you it was a tantrum. I literally laughed the entire time because there was so much drama for zero reason. When it was time for shots? Holy moly, you'd think the nurses were sawing off limbs. I'm glad that's behind us. The doctor laughed when he wanted to see how you were walking, direct quote, "She doesn't walk, she runs!" Truer words couldn't have been said.

Bow

Current weight: 19 pounds 14 ounces - 10th percentile.

Current height: 31 inches - 75th percentile.

You're still long and lean.

Four new teeth (molars) have popped through, bringing the total to 12. I expect to see more, as you've been a drooling mess for quite some time. 

Loves

Marcus - as always.

Playing with Marcus' toys.

Laughing and making others laugh.

Dancing.

Fruit.

Pointing out airplanes and helicopters in the sky.

Getting as filthy as possible in the shortest amount of time.

"Hiding" your head in your little Land of Nod chair, popping up and shouting, "Boo!"

Playing outside.

Going up and down, and up and down, and up and down stairs.

Being lightly tickled on your back and face, it's one of the ways we calm you down if you're upset.

Nursing - two times a day (right before bed and right when you wake)

Izzy - our cat. I have no idea what draws you to her, as she wants exactly nothing to do with you.

You've really let up on the stranger-danger phase, and have become quite adventurous. You try your very hardest to keep up with Marcus and all the other big kids we see daily.

Dislikes

Being told no.

Getting diapers changed (why is this such a struggle?!).

Being held, or placed in a car seat/stroller when you really just want to walk/run.

Having your finger nails clipped.

Veggies.

The garbage truck.

Sitting still isn't real high on your list of things you like.

Bow || Jacket

Words

New words are constantly being added to the mix. Currently animals and animal sounds are a big hit. Doggy, kitty, woof, quack - all words you like to say.

"Drake" (our dog) and "bubble" have most recently been add as well.

I'm just waiting for the day when you figure out "no."

Sleep

Like clockwork, you go to bed between 6:30 and 7:00, and sleep through the night. On a good day we'll "sleep in" until 5:00. But, most days we're up at 4:30 (coffee is my saving grace).

You take two naps a day. One around 8:45am and again around 2:00pm. Typically, each is about an hour to 90 minutes.

I love your sass and spunk, the snuggles when you'll give them, and I love the light you bring to our lives every single day. You exhaust me in ways I never thought possible, yet bring so much joy and life to this family. This month has been one of the most fun ones to date, and I'm excited to see what's in store.

Cheers to the next month!