Our Little Girl Is Growing Up So Fast

I can't even believe Keira is 16 months old now. Today the director of the daycare, Aimee, mentioned that Keira would be getting ready to transition into the Toddler room starting next week. I just about burst into tears. She's really not a baby anymore and is a full-fledged toddler! Where did the time go? My Mom used to say she felt like she blinked a few times and we all grew up so suddenly. I'm really beginning to understand and feel that sentiment. It's both awesome and bittersweet. I love watching her grow up, learn and become her own person, but it makes me sad to think about the day when I won't be the most important person in her world and she won't want to crawl in my lap to cuddle. I better stop before I start misting up again.

While I was on one of my work trips Mark took Keira to her 15-month appt. While she's very well developed for her age (think speaking, walking, etc) she's still quite small and is actually under weight. So, we've got her on a high-calorie diet. In short, she can pretty much eat anything she wants as long as it helps put some meat on her bones. What I could do if I was on such a diet! We're not too concerned and will be back in for an 18-month appt soon enough to check on progress. But, her size certainly does NOT hold her back at all. She is still a little spitfire and is oozing with personality. Keira's always waving at people when she's on a buggy ride and blowing kisses too. She loves to run around and has the most active imagination. She can "talk" on the phone forever, but we're not sure what she's babbling.

Just putting on a little chapstick

Keira's loves to read books by herself and she loves being read to as well. Her Sesame Street board books are among her favorites.

She's a bit of a messy eater, but she has a good time at meals.

We went to visit Grandma's grave. Though she's too young to understand I hope that she will feel her Grandma's presence here as she gets older and will continue to visit.

Making those important phone calls

More messy eating...makes me laugh every time!