A Growing Princess

Juliana never ceases to amaze me. She learns so quickly. Juliana is saying a gazillon words, put puzzles to together matching the various colors, loves to dance, tend to her babies, help with daily chores and clean up messes, read stories and cuddle. Often times she is trying to scare us. She loves to hide and say "Boo". A few other things she has been saying lately are:

• look
• blue
• white
• not nice
• bunny
• kitty
• towel
• wipe

She also likes to make animals sounds and can tell many animals apart. I just don't think she will ever slow down.

Today she had her 18 month checkup. She is doing well. I'm still able to provide breastmilk for her and she willingly nurses at night. During the day she rather have a bottle of half breastmilk and almond coconut milk. We try to give her a variety of food including vegetables and fruits. I also try to encourage fish once or twice a week, which sometimes is a hit and other days not so much. Most of the time it seems she either eats scrambled eggs, chicken or pb sandwiches/crackers for protein. And then some days it all ends up on the floor. It's a struggle some days, making sure there is healthy food to eat and time set aside for meals. Before her I didn't really have to worry so much. I mean if I had a busy a day then no big deal I'd get something when I could. Now I have to set time aside for meals.

Juliana is just growing and has the best little personality. Her giggle is adorable, her smile is contagious and we can't help but LOVE her.