makayla: 15 months

The 15 month mark has come and gone,

and Makayla is much more a toddler than a baby every day.

Her 15 month well check was today

and she weighed 20.8 lbs (15-20%)

and measured 30 inches tall (30-40%).

Her doctor said she is still petite but

her weight is in a good range for her height,

which took a bit of jump since 12 months.

She's going through a mommy stage right now,

so I get the bulk of the hugs, snuggles and holding.

Makayla has learned to close doors recently,

but doesn't like it when she realizes she has closed herself

into a room without you. She does like to run into a room

with you, though, and shut the door behind her.

She is enjoying books more now and

we can tell she understands a lot more

of the things we say each day.

She is starting to say something

that sounds like "yes" in response

to questions, especially,

"Are you hungry?"

"Want a snack?"

"Ready to eat?"

because she still loves a good meal.

we love this face

this smirk she does,

like she's trying not to smile but knows a secret and wants to laugh

here's that 'lil smirk again...love it

makes us laugh everytime

Makayla likes to watch her VeggieTales movie,

and she will sit on the couch and snuggle

with us and her blankie.

She can climb up and down

stairs and the couch

by herself now,

but will reach up for

help if you are there.

She has a few beloved "blankies"

(one in particular) and a favorite

pillow. She usually tries to take

both of them out of the crib

with her in the morning, or after a nap.

She is definitely on a one nap

schedule now,

and naps after lunch

for a couple of hours.

Makayla moved up into the Toddler

class at school last week,

and has received glowing reports so far.

She still loves to go outside

and squeals for any doggie she sees.

She is able to keep up with her

cousins more easily now

and loves running around

and making messes with them.

She is a big helper

and likes to help me pick things up

and throw things away.

We have to watch her though,

because sometimes she likes to

pick up any random thing

and throw it in the trash.

I was watching her play a few

weeks ago, and it consisted

of digging through a cabinet,

finding our checks and throwing

them all away

(thankfully into a clean and empty trash can).

At least she was trying to help tidy up, right?!

Such a little independent lady.

Growing leaps and bounds.