16 Months...and oh, a Toddler

Bath time Edition: 16 months.

Stats: Tall and lanky, like her rents, with a belly, like her mom! She's around 24.5lbs. Still has brown eyes; they're staying I think. Blondish Brown hair. Three birth marks on her face and a little tan line on her neck from all the outside playing we've been doing. She has strong thighs and triceps and her tiny little neck is my favorite.

I was sitting painting my toes outside and Ari was playing. She came to watch me and proceeded to communicate what SHE wanted. She removed her shoes and socks, reached for a bottle of polish and said "eh eh eh" and pointed to her toes. So, I did it! I painted my daughter's toes. I suppose many may gasp but Dan and I like it; its cute and funny. She loves it and shows as many people as possible.

Yep, same little butt and partially bald head! She's walking and talking all over; saying many many words and usually repeating whatever we say to her. She loves to sit and read books and loves to carry buckets or baskets or boxes around. For example: she emptied a tissue box, put her snacks, a camera lens cap, a small toy and easter egg in it; she carried and pushed it around for an entire day. Her own purse/collection of goods. So adorable.

She can name or point to a few body parts and will do the above face if you ask her where her tongue is. She names ears, nose, head, hair, hat, eyes, belly, toes, feet, hands, clap, and more. She also pats my belly when I ask "Where's your sister?" Sometimes, I'll ask her to kiss her sister and she'll kiss my belly. She loves to give kisses and makes a sweet "mmuuahh" sound when she does. Super Cute.

Here is a hair update: business in the front, party in the back: a toddler mullet. Its cute and I like it.

Ari is beginning to show a spirited temper and Dan and are I learning to tame it the best we can and we laugh at when she acts all sweet and tender afterwards say "Hi" and loving on us trying to make up for being naughty. If she knows she is somewhere off-limits, she'll sing a "No, No, No" song and open the cupboards and remove the contents. She'll look at me and sing "No!" I can't help but laugh but still remain firm in my discipline. She's a smart one already.