18 Months

My sweet baby Emma is 18 months old today. I am convinced that right now, at this stage in her development, she is changing on a daily basis. For a child who was deemed "developmentally behind with regard to her vocabulary" at 12 months, I am confident she will blow them out of the water at her 18 month appointment. Here is a list (not at all conclusive) of what she can say right now (and what I can remember!):

ma-ma. daddy. bubbles. belle. doggy. tree. up. down. vi-ye (Violet). nano (Daniel). doa (Dora). boo (Boots). yeah. wa-wa (water). uh-oh. hi. bye-bye. blankie. nigh-nigh (night night). sissy. please. than oo (thank you). piggy. frog. bunnny. cow. wow. moo. sheep. baa. nose. eye. belly. cheese. uv oo (love you). milky. ball. baby. bite. hug. kiss. car. in. out. wing (swing). lide (slide). all done. book. more. bu (blue).

Pretty impressive, I think, for a child who could only say 3 words 6 months ago. We couldn't be more proud! We love you so much, Emma, and happy 1/2 birthday!