18 month-stats

Okay, no more excuses for slacking. The last three months have been so full of acitivity, from counting down to our new arrival, watching Delaney change more and more every day, to some major stress and new developments with my job. I am considering the next few weeks the calm before the storm in a lot of ways. Not only preparing to bring our new little girl into the world, but also wrapping up one phase of my career and looking forward to a new adventure!

At Delaney's 18-month appointment, she was weighing in at 23lbs, 14oz (50%) and standing 34 inches (95%). I have been trying to remember all of her words that she has, and this is the most comprehensive list we have come up with:

pea, pizza, meatball, pasta, cheese, snack, apple, banana, cup, water, side (for outside), more, up, on, out, down, why, hello, bye-bye, star, football (before she even said mama!), dada, auntie, baby, Brady, blue, purple, roll over, all done, help, clip, tickle, hot, cold, sun, hat, bubbles, diaper, people, car, keys, hippo, baa, moo, quack, duckie, woof, pee pee and of course her very favorite...Poop. As a matter of fact, the other day when Auntie Kristen asked her what she wanted to name her new baby sister, she responded with "Poop." Maybe Linwood and I should just take her suggestion, since we have reached an official stalemate on a name!

Delaney seems to be learning a new thing literally everyday. She is so determined and independent, and insists on doing everything she sees us doing. She loves to wear our shoes and walk around the house,brush her teeth when we do, she even insists on putting on deodorant just like Mommy when I am getting ready. You can create a monster out of this kid by letting her do something for herself just one time, whether it be walking up the stairs or wearing her favorite "jewelery," she will do it her way everytime after that. Her latest obsession is lotion. She will lay down on her changing table and stick her feet out at me, waiting for me to put some on so she can rub it in.

We've done some fun family activities over the past few weeks, inlcuding the Worcester St. Patty's Day parade with Chris, Jack and Chad.



We also got some maternity pictures taken. Delaney is fascinated by my belly, and never misses a chance to touch it. The photos are a bittersweet reminder that this phase of our family life is coming to an end, and a whole new chapter is beginning!





I am sure I am missing so many details that I should be including, but that is the problem with waiting 3 months between posts! I am determined to do better...