Evie -
Last week you turned 18 months old. Time just won't slow down!
You are so crazy and we constantly laugh at you, and with you.
Your personality and attutide are coming out more and more by the day and its so fun to watch! You have a voice, and you know how to use it. You let your brothers (or dad and I) know when you dont agree with something, or dont want something...or DO want something! The thing is though, you let us know by yelling. You have hardly any words. Like, a small small handful, especially compared to what your brothers had at this age. But we are working on that.
You are keeping up with your brothers all the time. One way or another, you manage to stay included in all they do and you can push a dump truck around the yard with the best of 'em. It's adorable to watch, and it makes you so proud! Your "wearing" things stage has not yet departed...and you're on to the bike helmets. You wear them anywhere we will let you, whether you need them or not.
You are eating with the best of 'em, too! You can nearly keep up with Bentley as far as how much you eat in one sitting. The other night you had THREE pieces of pizza, no lie! It's fun to watch you try new things, and you've recenlty found a love for ketchup. You'll eat it on anything!
You have also started sitting like a "big" girl at the table for meals (when it works). You love to be included and be close to everyone, but you don't always love to sit on your bunners. Baby steps, I guess. ;)
You are taking one large afternoon nap, about 3-4 hours and sleeping about 12 hours at night yet. We recently cut you off dairy because it was affecting your sleep at night, and it seemed to make a big difference. (Your dad's a pretty smart guy, which you will continue to learn!) You are starting to smile when I ask you to "say cheese" and you love to give hugs and kisses.
Left - 6 months, Right - 18 months
We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you little love, but we can already tell you have a relentless and loving spirit. We have no doubt God will be able to use your talents just perfectly as you grow! We love you, miss thang! xoxox
