18 months...

Olivia at 18 months... sweeter than ever, cuter than ever, and back on the growth chart  (even if it's just skimming the very bottom).

Favorite word to say is more.  Favorite stuffed animal is Peppa the pig.  Favorite thing to watch is Elmo.  Favorite food is rice (Arroz con pollo) and grandma Do's fried shrimp.  Favorite person is nai nai, with mom being a close second.

Olivia has six teeth on top and three on bottom.  I haven't glanced in there in a few days but I think more are popping through.  We are trying to "brush" it everyday as well.

Olivia is walking everywhere and can turn up the speed and break into a little jog.  She tries very hard to jump, with an upward rooting motion without feet actually leaving the ground.  But her favorite is booty shaking dancing... There is nothing quite like it.

little frown face.

Rough (sleep) Patch

One day I will look back through this (baby) blog and see if Olivia has ever been recorded as a good sleeper.  Not that I can remember.  Maybe for a couple days at a time, she gives the impression that sleeping through the night is around the corner, only to prove her hopeful parents wrong.

These days, there is a 2AM alarm cry that can only be quietened by picking her up, cradling her, and walking around the room.  Why oh why Olivia??  What could possibly be ailing you?  Your belly is full, diaper is dry, paci close by... Why won't you go back to sleep?

These are the questions we ask ourselves as we pace... and pace...

Eating Calamari on Friday Fun Night Out.  

Shopping with grandma and parents.  Olivia had a very productive shopping trip that day. 

Slam and Dunk!

At almost 18 months old, Olivia has graduated to the Turtles Class in school.  Every morning, we pass by the Baby Blossoms, the Sweet Peas, and enter the third one -  the Turtles.  This is her first week and there is still quite a bit of tears at drop off.  But mommy and daddy are optimistic that too, shall pass.  Olivia has come a long way since her Sweet Peas days...  

Olivia loves her toy Peppa Piggy, loves to walk around belly in the air, and loves grandma's french fries.  Chick fila chicken nuggets and spaghetti are ok too.

Olivia understands much more than she talks.  Her favorite words are apple, elmo, all done, and dada.