...and here she is one year later at 14 months!
Our months keep moving along faster and faster. It is absolutely crazy that I've already ordered Avery's Halloween costume and have picked out what will be on her Santa list. It seems like just yesterday we were dressing a very hot little bee and taking our first trip to the Legendary Santa.
We have managed to avoid the doctor this month, even though it felt like each week I was writing that we needed to go. Since we've managed to stay away, we don't have a new height and weight. She is still fitting into her 12 and 12-18 month clothes. I'm buying 18 months for fall and they're a little big. Avery just got new shoes since cool weather and walking are just around the corner. She wears a size 4 shoe, and I am proud to say I came up with that measurement at home and it seems to be correct. She actually allows me to put these shoes on without screaming. I don't know what the problem was with the T-strap Keds this summer, but a pair will be going on her feet next year.
Bedtime remains around 7:30 or a little before. Avery gets up at 6:30 on weekdays and a little earlier or later on the weekend. She is definately one of the babies that sleep books talk about when they say "sleep begets sleep." If she becomes overtired she actually sleeps less. She continues to take 2 naps. Her morning nap has returned to about 1 hour, and we try to wake her around then. The afternoon naps last about an hour and a half at the babysitter's but can sometimes be 2 hours or so at home.
Eating took a turn for the worse this month with Avery responding to many foods put on her tray with tears. Breakfast foods are usually accepted well. For lunch she likes grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, turkey and cheese, or fish. Dinner is hit or miss because we try to get her to eat what we're eating, and sometimes she finds it unacceptable. By then I'm at a loss as to what to give her. Our go to foods at any time are Gerber Pasta Pick-Ups and shells and cheese (SO healthy), yogurt, mandarin oranges, bananas, sweet potatoes, and bread. See anything green in that list? Nope. She will eat butter beans but I don't cook them often, and broccoli is attempted occasionally. In addition to struggling with vegetables, we also struggle with meat. She cries at most any ground beef, meatloaf, etc. and will no longer eat chicken breast or tenders. I did get her to eat cottage cheese this month for protein, but I am concerned with her iron intake. Facebook is a mom's best friend though, and I see that lots of other little ones Avery's age are doing the very same thing. One new development in eating is that Avery can feed herself with the spoon if you hand it to her. Avery now has 7 teeth that we know about. She isn't so fond of me poking around in her mouth to check.
We have managed to avoid the doctor this month, even though it felt like each week I was writing that we needed to go. Since we've managed to stay away, we don't have a new height and weight. She is still fitting into her 12 and 12-18 month clothes. I'm buying 18 months for fall and they're a little big. Avery just got new shoes since cool weather and walking are just around the corner. She wears a size 4 shoe, and I am proud to say I came up with that measurement at home and it seems to be correct. She actually allows me to put these shoes on without screaming. I don't know what the problem was with the T-strap Keds this summer, but a pair will be going on her feet next year.
Bedtime remains around 7:30 or a little before. Avery gets up at 6:30 on weekdays and a little earlier or later on the weekend. She is definately one of the babies that sleep books talk about when they say "sleep begets sleep." If she becomes overtired she actually sleeps less. She continues to take 2 naps. Her morning nap has returned to about 1 hour, and we try to wake her around then. The afternoon naps last about an hour and a half at the babysitter's but can sometimes be 2 hours or so at home.
Eating took a turn for the worse this month with Avery responding to many foods put on her tray with tears. Breakfast foods are usually accepted well. For lunch she likes grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, turkey and cheese, or fish. Dinner is hit or miss because we try to get her to eat what we're eating, and sometimes she finds it unacceptable. By then I'm at a loss as to what to give her. Our go to foods at any time are Gerber Pasta Pick-Ups and shells and cheese (SO healthy), yogurt, mandarin oranges, bananas, sweet potatoes, and bread. See anything green in that list? Nope. She will eat butter beans but I don't cook them often, and broccoli is attempted occasionally. In addition to struggling with vegetables, we also struggle with meat. She cries at most any ground beef, meatloaf, etc. and will no longer eat chicken breast or tenders. I did get her to eat cottage cheese this month for protein, but I am concerned with her iron intake. Facebook is a mom's best friend though, and I see that lots of other little ones Avery's age are doing the very same thing. One new development in eating is that Avery can feed herself with the spoon if you hand it to her. Avery now has 7 teeth that we know about. She isn't so fond of me poking around in her mouth to check.
She has really cut down on her pacifier use in the last week or so. She never used it alot during the day but would want it at different times, or we would give it to her if she was fussy. She still usually has it for naps now but not many other times. I think one thing that helped was that after they got washed one night Ned sat them on her dresser where she couldn't see them. Then they weren't sitting around for her to pop one in. We also stopped giving it to her after her bath because she fussed when we took it before we laid her down. We still keep on with us just in case though! I am NOT against pacifiers and have no set time for when they'll go away for good. But, I figure if she starts to wean herself from them we should help. One less battle later on!
Avery continues to enjoy her toys and books, but mostly she likes to be on the move. She is so good at entertaining herself and is happy with her toys or a piece of mail. She has taken 3 steps at a time but still prefers to crawl and cruise. She's getting super-fast with her push toys and while walking holding our fingers. If she walks with the determination and speed in which she crawls we're all in trouble. She stills seems to try the same words and talks all the time, but I have no idea what she's saying!
Avery still loves to get in the downward dog position and "pee pie" through her legs. She also likes to peer under the bed, sofa, door, etc., where she can usually find Felix. She thought it was fantastic the other night when Mama pee-pied back at her on the other side of the bed.
She spent her first night away from Mama this month and had a sleepover with Lolli and Poppa. She went to bed early, slept all night, and took 2 great naps. Bathtime in the kitchen sink was a little questionable, but luckily Moses that cat sat in the window sill for entertainment. After all the fun Lolli sat down and ordered Bitty Baby and her entire starter kit for Avery for Christmas. I was planning on just the baby! I'm wondering how long it will take Avery to associate her preciousness with gifts from Lolli.
Avery still loves being at the babysitter's and plays hard judging by the dirt she brings home. Sometimes she will cry when I go to take her home! Just this week she started being a little clingier when I try to leave in the mornings. We haven't had any tears yet, but I'm sure they're coming, and I DREAD it. She has discovered the outdoor play houses, so Ned has been shopping around on Craig's List. Those things are ridiculous new. Avery also is interacting more and more with the other children, "talking" and sharing toys.
We are so excited to see the little person coming out in Avery, and there are so many things that we want to teach her and instill in her. Our lives are so full and blessed with her laughter, kisses, and love.
Avery continues to enjoy her toys and books, but mostly she likes to be on the move. She is so good at entertaining herself and is happy with her toys or a piece of mail. She has taken 3 steps at a time but still prefers to crawl and cruise. She's getting super-fast with her push toys and while walking holding our fingers. If she walks with the determination and speed in which she crawls we're all in trouble. She stills seems to try the same words and talks all the time, but I have no idea what she's saying!
Avery still loves to get in the downward dog position and "pee pie" through her legs. She also likes to peer under the bed, sofa, door, etc., where she can usually find Felix. She thought it was fantastic the other night when Mama pee-pied back at her on the other side of the bed.
She spent her first night away from Mama this month and had a sleepover with Lolli and Poppa. She went to bed early, slept all night, and took 2 great naps. Bathtime in the kitchen sink was a little questionable, but luckily Moses that cat sat in the window sill for entertainment. After all the fun Lolli sat down and ordered Bitty Baby and her entire starter kit for Avery for Christmas. I was planning on just the baby! I'm wondering how long it will take Avery to associate her preciousness with gifts from Lolli.
Avery still loves being at the babysitter's and plays hard judging by the dirt she brings home. Sometimes she will cry when I go to take her home! Just this week she started being a little clingier when I try to leave in the mornings. We haven't had any tears yet, but I'm sure they're coming, and I DREAD it. She has discovered the outdoor play houses, so Ned has been shopping around on Craig's List. Those things are ridiculous new. Avery also is interacting more and more with the other children, "talking" and sharing toys.
We are so excited to see the little person coming out in Avery, and there are so many things that we want to teach her and instill in her. Our lives are so full and blessed with her laughter, kisses, and love.
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Oh so much fun! Someone told me that the range of normal is VERY wide and that's something that I refer to daily. It's so hard to get them to eat, sleep, move and talk just like everyone else but that's okay - they all get there. Evie does not like green either unless you count cucumber. It goes in phases.
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