I cannot believe that I am 18 months old now. Time passes much too quickly but at the same time not quick enough for me. I want to be a "big girl" and do everything for myself. I am absolutely frustrated when things don't go my way or I can't get people, the dog, the wall, toys, whatever to do what I want and I bang my head into the floor or the wall. This worries Mommy and Daddy as they are afraid that I will hurt myself....but the doctor assured them that I am absolutely normal and just went into the "terrible-two's" early. They have great hopes that this means I will come out of it early as well.....I haven't quite decided if I will or won't
harass them that much longer (I still have time!)
I am absolutely perfect....in the 55th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight at just under 32 inches tall and 24 lbs 11 oz. I didn't even have to have shots at the doctor this time so it was awesome.
I am also learning that I am not in control of everything. Mommy and Daddy love me bunches and bunches but they won't let me do absolutely everything I want. They are wanting me to go to sleep on my own and this just plain stinks. I don't want to miss anything that might happen after I go to sleep. I've been known to cry and scream to try and get my way but I think Mommy and Daddy have caught onto me now and don't just pick me up and help me stay awake.
My vocabulary is improving daily. I speak my own "Aelynese" language but for the most part I think everyone understands me. Although, I do not like the word "NO". This is my least favorite word to hear but I am learning to say it which definitely aggravates Mommy and Daddy.
I adore books and probably have Daddy or Mommy read me 20-30 books a day. Sometimes, it's the same book repeatedly but that's okay. Of course, Mommy tried to hide my "Teletubbie's Big Hug" book that my friend's mom left at our house (Mommy thinks his mommy wanted to get rid of it) but I found it and bring it out daily. It's so much fun to see the Teletubbies go into this imaginary door. I don't think Mommy and Daddy are reading it exactly right cuz the story constantly changes but I get to open the pop-up door so it's okay. I also enjoy my "Spot the Dog" books and anything "Dr. Suess".
I have many friends and continue to develop my own "goofball, nerdy" personality as Mommy and Daddy says. I mean, come on....the SyFy channel is the best (with the exception of the Baby Channel and "Harry the Bunny", of course.)
