A letter to Jude

To my little munchkin head,
I can't believe you are nearing 19 months of age, which makes the 2 year mark seem like it's right around the corner. Time has gone by so fast, you are starting to look like such a little lady. I can't believe all the talking you are doing, and there isn't a day that goes by that you don't surprise us with something else you've learned.
Things I've observed about you during this growth, is that you are very curious. The way you study and look at things with such wonder. If you can't figure something out very quickly, you get really frustrated and make a sort of screeching sound before asking for help. You LOVE to talk and to mimic how Mama Llana talks on the phone. You like cars, trains, and musical toys. You also enjoy legos, your toy kitchen, and our dog Oscar. Some of your favorite foods are yogurt, black berries, cheese and nearly anything with peanut butter. You don't much care for milk. You love being chased, and sometimes being tickled. You love to go down slides, and to play with rocks. You are a very sweet girl, always giving hugs and kisses.
We just recently converted your crib into a big girl bed, you can get in and out yourself, but you still don't. You stand at the edge and wait for us to come get you. You are such a good girl. You bring us joy constantly.
Most days you start the day by wanting to nurse, and by reading books. You love your books! You also like for me to sing to you, especially songs with activity. Songs like 'I'm a little teapot', 'the itsy bitsy spider, or 'if you're happy and you know it'. I love singing with you, and Mama Llana loves reading with you.
Everyday is special. Everyday is a blessing!
I love you!

A lot can happen in 3 months!

It's only been 3 months since my last post, and looking back on the previous entry, makes me realize how much Jude has evolved and developed in such a small amount of time. Not only can she walk, she runs, runs us all around the house. She goes up the stairs (on hands and knees) like a pro, and scoots down on her bottom with little to no assistance. She's saying words. She says: nurse, no, nose, near, Momma. She also does the sign for please, and for more. She laughs, she smiles, she plays...she's an amazing little girl! Jude rarely fusses or cries, only when she's been feverish and teething. She's currently working on getting her first set of molars, and is eating well. No more baby food for Jude, she is now eating mostly from our plates, or snacks. She understands a great deal of what we say. When I ask her if she wants to go upstairs and take a bath, she runs for the stairs, and heads straight for the tub.
She's a fun, smart, joyful girl. I will do everything in my power to make sure she always stays that way!