18-Month Checkup

On Wednesday, we went to Fargo for Sofia's 18-month well-baby check. Although it has become pretty routine to me, Sofia begs to differ. She doesn't like it when they measure and weigh her, take her blood pressure, or do anything they need to do to record her statistics. My easygoing baby has become a stubborn toddler. *Sigh* It had to happen, she is my child after all. I just hoped that more of Lee's personality would hang on for a little while more. :)

But, I digress. After it was all said and done, she now weighs 26 pounds 13 ounces and is 33 1/4 inches long. She grew taller! I say that with a bit of sarcasm, because the last time we went she "shrunk" between her 12 month and 15 month checkup. And, I thought the nurse had gotten it wrong last time. Turns out, I might have been right. But, I won't gloat...too much. The rest of the appointment went smoothly. Sofia is a perfectly (ahem) normal 19-month old, which is always good to hear. So, we're good to go until her 2-year checkup. I cannot believe that is coming up so fast. She's just growing up too quickly for my taste. But, then again, I love watching her learn and do new things. You can't stop time, so I guess you just hang on for the ride and enjoy it while you can.

What We've Been Up To

Where do I begin? Since I've last posted Thanksgiving and Christmas have come and gone. As has Sofia's 18-month birthday. My sister turned 30, and Sofia saw Mickey Mouse in person. I turned 32, and we welcomed in a new year. There's been snow, snow, and more snow. Then there's the usual mundane, daily things that are always a little different when dealing with a toddler, who has a streak of independence, the stubborness of a bull, and lungs and a voice that defy definition.

I truly didn't mean to neglect this site for as long as I did. Every day I would think about doing an update, then tell myself I'd get to it tomorrow. Unfortunately, two months of tomorrows passed before I actually sat myself down and told myself to write.

We are all doing well. Sofia is great! She has something new to show us every day. She loves music, Mickey Mouse, her blankie, and socializing...not necessarily in that order. She "talks" with real words, but most of the time it's her conversing in her own language with a random English word thrown in every now and then. She loves to dance, do the dishes, and give hugs and kisses. She is a social butterfly. As soon as we walk into a room full of people, she announces she's there with a very loud "Hi!" and proceeds to walk up to just about anyone to introduce herself. She loves other children and accosts them with a hug as soon as she sees them. Gotta love her! :) She does occasionally break down with a tantrum, but for the most part, she's usually quite happy.

I guess the two most important things that have happened to her since I last wrote were that she turned 18-months old, and she visited the dentist for the first time. The dental appointment went so well. She allowed the nurse to brush her teeth and let the dentist take a look inside her mouth. She loves to show off her teeth. Just ask her. I was worried at first, but everything went wonderfully. She now has 6 full teeth in, with the 1-year molars on the top beginning to break through. She's a late teeth bloomer, but they are coming in slowly but surely.

I know I've glossed over many things that have happened, but I would end up writing a book if I kept on. So, I'll quit now. On the 21st we go to the pediatrician for Sofia's 18-month appointment, so I'll try to update after that with weight and height. Until then, here's some pictures.

Thanks for stopping by!

Winne the Pooh Live: Mickey and Minne were the hosts. Sofia shook with excitement when saw Mickey in person


Winnie the Pooh - Sorry the pic is so dark


All the rest of the pics are of Sofia over the last 2 months

Happy 2009!

I know that we've been absent for quite awhile, and this post isn't so much a new post but more of a "hey we're still here". I do plan on doing an update with pictures, but right now I just wanted to let you know that all the snow we've received hasn't done us in yet. A complete update will come later, I promise.