18 Month Update

Well, 2016 wasn't off to a great start but things are slowly looking up. After a relaxing and timely vacation to Disney World (and our first Disney Cruise!), it has been back to work and life. With everything that happened in January, I had not worked a full week since before Christmas. So coming back from vacation to full weeks of work in February has been difficult. We have enjoyed several celebrations like Jason and Lydia's engagement party and Corinne's baby shower and are looking forward to meeting Baby Davis very soon!! While we wait, I thought I would give you an 18 month update on my own baby, who is in full toddler-mode and is quickly turning into a little girl.

Caught with her hand in the cookie jar dog bowl.

How many? 18 months on February 13th. A whole year and a half of Abby!

At the Pediatrician for her 18 month check up!

Stats: 25 lb 14 oz (85%), 33.25 in. (89%). They say if you double a 2 year old's height, it is a good indicator of how tall they are going to be. Good news for Abby as she is on her way to being taller than 5'5. 

I turn my back for 1 minute and there are stickers on the dog.

Diaper Size: I think she is going to be in size 4s until she is done with diapers. I don't see her weighing more than 37 pounds before she is potty trained!!! Speaking of potty training... we got her a Mickey Mouse potty... it's going well.

Clothes Size: She is wearing 18 months and I am starting to buy 24 month and/or 2T for the spring/summer. I am so used to jumping up to the next size so quickly but her growth has slowed down now that she's almost 2. UGH I can't believe I just said that!

Making Valentines with Aunt Lydia

Eating: Abby's school tells us she is one of their best eaters. Hahaha. I don't know if I should be proud or not. She has started to refuse foods at random times. For example, she won't eat meat right now. Wtf.... I'm glad she likes eggs/cheese/yogurt. She drinks milk (of various %s), water, apple juice, and if you want to see something funny, give her orange juice. One of her favorite foods is "sraw sraws" (strawberries) and she will try just about anything as long as it's on my plate/I am in the middle of eating it...

Sleeping: Abby is a pretty good sleeper. No matter what time she goes to bed, she will be up between 5 and 6. So I try to get her down around 7pm. She still uses the paci and I'm looking for ways to ditch it. She also likes to wake up in the middle of the night and yell until someone comes in and re-tucks her in. So, I'd like for that to stop.

Teeth: She has a ton of teeth and is not very good at brushing them. I try, but it usually ends with her chewing on the toothbrush and trying to run away with it :(

Eye Color: Still very gray. I'm pretty sure she got her eyes from my Dad.

Milestones:
Walking- Abby is a champ at walking and borderline running. She is quick! 

Talking- I tried counting her words the other day and I got to 45 and quit. She's on-pace for that milestone so I'm not too worried about keeping an exact list. Her favorite thing right now is telling me "Hot. Don't touch". 

Firsts:

First cruise! Disney Cruise Line is highly recommended if you would like to take children on a cruise, especially young ones. Major bonuses on DCL vs other cruise lines: Swim Dipe-friendly splash area (babies in swim diapers are not allowed in cruise ship pools), Bathtubs in EVERY stateroom, Child-friendly activities, Character meets, Accommodating restaurants/servers (the first night she threw a FIT at dinner and we were able to get our food super fast and outta there, with dessert to-go!), Child Care (excellent, safe, clean) and tons of adult-only places to go on the ship!

Interests:
All things Mickey Mouse...er... "Mimi", Minnie (also Mimi), Donald Duck (Duck), Goofy (Fifi), Daisy (Dizzy), Pluto (??-she has a word for Pluto that sounds nothing like Pluto), Toodles (Oh Too!), etc.

What's Next?

Abby is getting to the age where people start asking when the next Gish baby will come along. And to tell you the truth, I don't know. We had a plan. But it all went out the window when I started my new job. And now, I don't know. As a planner, you'd think that would give me extreme anxiety but instead I feel at peace because there is no pressure. For now, we are just focused on the excitement of Abby's cousin who will arrive any day!!!

Congratulations Uncle Al and Aunt Cori <3