Olly the Dolly - 21 Months

My baby Olivia is a ray of sunshine. I'm so blessed to have her. She learns so much every day. She's about 30lbs and she's quite tall and athletic. She likes to climb, swing, run, jump, dance, clap and kick the ball at the soccer field. Olivia needs activity, otherwise she lets me know that she's unhappy. She also enjoys going to the library. bed time stories, watching the ducks at the local lake and pretending she's taking on the phone. She enjoys watching Barney.

Olivia's Words:
Hi
Hello
Bye Bye
Soo-Soo (soother)
ba-ba (Bottle)
Shoes
Coat
hat
Streoller
Walkies (Walk)
Night Night
Mama
Baba (Grandma)
Car
Cat
Neigh-Neigh (Horse)
Moooooo (Cow)
Cheese
Potty
Barnie
Dora
Chair

I try to keep a bedtime routine with Olivia which is evolving. She's always been a pretty good sleeper. Though getting her to simmer down before bed takes a bit of creativty and routine. Before bed or nap time, we read a few stories together. Then the stories go "night night." I play relaxing nature sounds on my Ipod whcih really helps. If she's gets out of bed, I pick her up and place her back into her bed. Sometimes this takes 3 times, sometimes it takes 12 times. But it's coming along.

One big change with Olivia, is that she has become affectionate and I love it. She loves huhs and kisses and cuddle time.

I've been getting more time for exercise and relaxation which makes me a happier and more patient mommy.