Dear Jude,
You turned nineteen months old on June 25th, while we were on vacation. So, I'm just now getting around to your monthly update...whoops!
This month went by really quickly, mainly because we traveled for half of it, and I feel like you've turned into a giant over night! When we had your 18 month check up you were in the 80th% in both height (37.25 inches) and weight (27 pounds).
The big news this month is that you've almost doubled your teeth! You got three molars, bless your heart, and your fourth one is about to burst forth. It's encouraging to see you chewing more proficiently, you definitely seem to eat faster and continue to consume vast quantities of food of all kinds. Unfortunately, you've got my sweet tooth, you adore cookies and suckers and sweets of all sorts.
Judes, you are aceing all of your developmental milestones and some of the two year ones as well. You can climb, run, jump, kick and throw balls/toys/cups/food/etc. You get bored easily and prefer to be on the go and actively playing to watching television or reading books. That being said, you do like books and shows. You have recently expressed great adoration for "gabba gabba." And you love all Eric Carle books.
You continue to baffle us with your receptive and verbal language skills. You understand all, and follow most, commands, including being asked to throw trash away. You say more words than I can keep up with and learn more everyday. You love to say, "no" and "mine" to your brother. You tell us when you are "hungry" for a "snack," and ask for "milk" or "water." You still tell is when your "diaper" is "stinky" and when you are ready for "nigh nigh." You adore the dogs and call every dog either "Gu Gu" or "Zeppy." You speak in 3-5 word phrases and continue to have the sweetest little voice in all the land.
Outdoor play continues to be your favorite. You love to run and dance and you love splashing in the water table. You did not love the pool while we were on vacation but seem to enjoy all other bodies of water. You could climb stairs all day long and love jumping on any bed, or any surface really. Judes you also love to get into trouble. Your favorite "no nos" are messing with the fireplace, resetting the electrical outlet on the island, unplugging lamps, and stealing the remote control.
Baby Jude, you are an imp in the truest sense of the word. You are such a delight in spite of your orneriness and there isn't anyone who meets you that isn't enchanted by your big eyes and enthusiastic, "HI!" You've got spunk, little love, and I am thankful that your will isn't easily molded. You will give us lots of challenges, I'm sure. But I'm also sure that we will all be stronger for battling your determination. I'm excited to see where this life takes you, and I hope you will always love to curl up in my lap (or maybe just sit closely when you tower over me)!
Love you forever, and ever,
Momma
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