21 Months {late again}

I was three days late taking 21 month pictures. I am even later posting them!!

 

Avery Claire, at 21 months, you:

- weigh around 28 pounds.

- are such a funny, funny little girl! You love to be the center of attention and make sure all eyes are on you at all times.

- are talking up a storm. You try to say anything we say. A few things I can think of right off are: Come on {'mone}, You wanna play {yew wan pay}, doggie {goggie}, I want a cookie {I wan cook-eeee}, I'll get it {I geeet it}, Okay {M-kay}.

- say some words in the most proper way - Dad-dee, Pa-Pa, Na-neee, ba-bee

- sometimes substitute Nani for Nana

- have the sweetest little smile with the most precious little dimple.

- can have the most serious face you've ever seen!

- are a great pretender. You have quite the imagination and we love to watch you in action!

- love  your Uncle Matt. He is your bff. When he is around, no one else needs to be. He thinks you're pretty special, too!!

- had a ball during Christmas. I don't think you made the connection between Santa and how the toys got to you, but you certainly made the connection between the mall Santa and a sucker. You sat in his lap when you found out he was giving out suckers. Anytime we mentioned Santa, you'd say "I wan suck-suck."

- are a picky eater, but Mrs. Teresa says you love ham and SALISBURY STEAK!! Yes, salisbury steak. You go in phases...sometimes, you love green beans. Sometimes, you don't want them. Sometimes, you love any kind of bread. Sometimes, you won't touch bread.

- still have your paci during sleep time. We discussed leaving it in Clay County, and you agreed, but Mommy and Daddy decided you were doing great with the way things are, so we'll worry about that one later.

- are very independent. You like to do things for yourself.

- are so girly, which Mama loves!! You love shoes and make-up...the more "real" the better!

- are getting very good at cleaning up. I try to make sure we clean up one mess before we make another. Maybe if I instill that quality in you now it will pay off later?

- are the best little helper. I can ask you to do a little chore for me and you gladly help out.

- love to be a little Mommy to your babies. You are all into changing diapers. You fan your hand and say "shew".

- are the light of our lives. We don't know what we did before you came along. You are the most precious, perfect, sweetest, cutest, most beautiful little girl in the whole wide world. Mommy and Daddy love you so very much!! No matter when, where, or what else is going on, our eyes will always be on  you, sweet girl!