Chanley Update

Chanley:

It is so hard to believe that you are now 18 months old. You are becoming such an independent little girl and have the most amazing personality. You soak up everything around you and are constantly trying not to miss a thing. Your big brother is your best friend. You love to play chase, build with blocks, read books, play with superheros, or anything else he wants you to do. You destroy his room almost daily and this often leads to him trying to kick you out. This doesn't stop you! You light up when Daddy and I come in the room and with the biggest smile ever say " Hi Mama, Hi Dada". It just melts our heart. Your latest word is "Cheeeeese" and showing all of your teeth. It is hilarious and makes for great pictures! You would stay outside all day if I would let you and you love to swing. You've tried tball with brother but quickly realized that bat was just too heavy. You've learned to say "no-no, tat chu (thank you), nona (banana), toot-toot (self explanatory :), Sasen (Carsen), Ah ya (YaYa), NaNa, PaPa, Sish (goldfish), Mo Mo (milk,marshmellows), Sissy (yourself), puppy, baby, pu-ple (purple, or any color I try to get you to say....everything is pu-ple), bye-bye, ouchie, hay-bow (hairbow), Doda (Dora), and more I'm sure I am forgetting. You have the most kissable cheeks that far outweigh our tiny body. I think you are about 24lbs now but are definitely taller. All your 12-18mo pants still fit but are much too short. I love picking out your outfits and dressing you up so cute. You are the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen. You hair is getting super long and is still very curly in the back. You are still in a size 4 diaper and probably will be for a long time. You can wear some 18 month clothes but 12 month fits better except for length. You wear a 5-6 shoe depending on the style. You are still very much attached to your taggie, silky blanket, and paci (pap pap). You really only require having them when it is time to go to sleep. You went to sleep in your swing for every nap and bedtime up until about 2wks ago. You were getting much to big or it and had laid down in your bed and fallen asleep by yourself a few times. You will lay down without being rocked and go to sleep for naps but want to be rocked and read to at bedtime. I have to say....I enjoy this. It is our time. I am looking forward to the summer with you and discovering new things with you everyday. We leave for Disney in 4 short weeks and I know you are going to love it! Daddy, brother, and I love you more than life itself and thank God everyday for you.

Love,
Mommy

P.S) You can slow down on the getting older anytime!