16 Months

Has it been another month already? She's 16 months already? Where does the time go?

Remember when she went to the doctor last month? The doctor was little concerned because her weight wasn't exactly where it should be. She was starting to make a downward curve on the growth chart. She wasn't even on the growth chart for her weight at her age.

We went to the doctor this morning for her weight and ear check. I'm proud to announce that she's now on the growth chart! She's only in the 4th percentile, but it's better than not being on the chart at all. The doctor was very impressed that she had put on a whole pound, plus three ounces! She's now tipping the scale at 19 lbs 6 oz. Ms. Sole wasn't surprised that she had gained the weight. She said Abigail is always the first one ready to eat when she starts making any kind of food for the kids during the day. She's the same way at home. Our little piggy!

Her ears also looked great. Looks like our next appointment will be at her 18 month well baby!

We're getting to my favorite age. I love it when our kids are finally able to really start interacting with us. She's learning to point to her eyes, nose and mouth. And, she's really starting to chatter. Some of her favorites are, "Da" (Daddy), "Au" or "Aus" (Austin), "STOP" (I think that's her favorite), "Eyes" and of course "Hey" when she wants to get our attention. There's also an occasional "Asses" in there, but what she's really saying is "Ashes, ashes we all fall down." Sometimes it's hard not to giggle when she sings about asses and turns around in a circle!

(I love this expression!)

Bed head! Her hair is finally getting long enough to do something with. I've really gotten into making bows for her hair. Once I got the hang of it I can't stop. She needs a little more hair in the front, then I'll be really happy. You can't really tell in this picture, but her hair gets curly in the back and when I put a pony tail in her hair. It's so cute! My blond curly hair baby with blue eyes, just what I always wanted!