Seventeen Months

We took time out from the absolutely gorgeous weekend to snap Juliet's 17-month photos. I actually had myself convinced she is 18-months old now and was a little embarassed to realize I'd skipped a month. She is growing up so fast, no need to rush it!

Juliet now has two molars! She is slowly catching up on her teeth, though you'd never know she's behind since she will try to eat anything you give her.

I've been trying not to pick up Juliet every time she asks me to since it was starting to cause a lot of fussing when I couldn't pick her up. Now she just holds up one hand because she wants to hold your finger and guide you wherever she wants to go. On the way into church Sunday she took Ben's hand and walked him it, I about died from the cuteness.

We are hearing a few more words, though I doubt anyone else can understand them yet: bubbles (bu-bu), grilled cheese (ah chee), hi and bye (drawn out like a true southern girl), more (while still doing the sign). Our little smarty pants learned the sign for "please" in about two seconds.

Juliet still mostly loves to do just whatever her brother is doing. Trains, cars, blocks, sandbox... She does love her baby dolls and pushing them around in the stroller, and she puts on the little oven mitt to play in their kitchen. She LOVES running water, and being outside, especially if we turn on her water table. Now that it's warming up I know that's where we'll usually find her after school.

What a little personality this girl has. She can be so sweet and adorable, snuggly and loving, but watch out if she doesn't get her way! We're trying to already be a little firm with her that she can't tantrum to get what she wants, and when you see her actually throw herself down on the ground during a fit you have to just laugh. She is going to be a handful!

I know I mentioned last month that JJ is starting to get a little picky. There are several things she will eat with enthusiasm: any fruit but especially berries and bananas, hot dogs, cheese, bread, and pasta. Veggies and most meat are a little more questionable.

Sleeping is about the same as last month, though one day this weekend no one woke up until 7am! That is heaven in our house of early risers.

Juliet's 12-month stuff is finally fitting a little small. The shirts especially are looking too short - Juliet has a long torso like her daddy! My own measurments put her at 23.8 lb and 31". Official measurements at her 18-month appointment next month.