Another age milestone! Annabel has reached fifteen months old.
weight: 26 pounds 10 ounces
length: 31.5 inches tall
head: 19.75 inches
hair: thick and crazy
(month one, month two, month three, month four, month five, month six, month seven, month eight, month nine, month ten, month eleven, month twelve)
When we took her in for her well-baby visit with Dr. Looove, she walked all over the office, to the delight of the staff. She was typically annoyed by all the weighing, measuring, and examining, but between all the doctor-y stuff, she explored the exam room, trying to open doors and cabinets. She babbled like crazy and laughed easily. It was great for Dr. Looove to see Annie acting so happy.
And then she got her vaccinations. We were prepared for screaming, but Annie was a total pro! A shot in each leg and a finger prick can’t stop Hurricane Annabel. She marched right out of that office with a dismissive hand wave.
In the last three months, Annie has gained a tooth and tons of confidence. She walks/runs everywhere. She has NO problem running away from her daddy and me. And when she’s “done” with us? She juts our her hip and goes, “Buh bye.” The attitude this child has….she’s trouble, man.
She is in the throes of teething, so we are constantly comforting her. She’s much more into being held and cuddled, which is nice – it’s like she realized she’s pushing us to our limits with her ‘tude, so she goes in for the snuggles to win points.
Annie is starting to mimic everything we say. She can’t say the words, but she will imitate the sounds. Mike and I use this latest party trick to amuse each other, but verrrrry soon we’re going to have to be a LOT more careful about what we say. Fudge.
Fifteen months, I can’t believe it. And she’s only going to get crazier! AAAAAAH!
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Lynnette says:
15 months already? My how time flies. Annie is absolutely gorgeous. Just like Maddie. It has been a real treat watching her grow via your blog. Enjoy the hurricane that is your daughter.
Jenn says:
The saying is sooooooooooooo true!!!!!!!!!! Babes don’t keep!!!! Enjoy her while you can b/c she’s growing m0re & more every single day…whether you want her to or not!!! Babes don’t keep….and sometimes, that just breaks my heart!!!!
Brooke says:
When she’s old enough, have her say, “I’m a horse at last” really fast. My dad did that with my 3 year old (born Nov 1, 2007, yay for November ’07 babies!) when she was starting to enunciate a little better. It had us all rolling and she enjoyed entertaining us so much. And luckily she doesn’t remember it now so we’re good.
I also wanted to say I’ve been following your blog for about a year and a half now and I don’t think I’ve ever commented on anything before. I wanted to let you know that I enjoy your humor and embrace your raw honesty. I lost my mom when I was 13 and I know it in no way compares to the loss of a child but it helps me to be able to work through my own feelings of grief and loss by seeing that I’m not alone in missing someone every day who was very, very loved. I can tell you that there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of my mom and wonder how she would be now, especially with her only grandchild. The pain never goes away but it does at least become a little more tolerable.
Heather says:
My daughter (at 20 months) would say ‘Sh*t’ under her breath every time I put the babygate up in the kitchen doorway…
I have only myself to blame, but at least she was using it in the proper context
Amanda says:
context is everything!! that made my evening…
kim says:
she is so adorable!!!
Nikki says:
Holy cow! I blinked and she grew up!! Such a cutie though!!!
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
Kelly says:
She just couldn’t get any cuter.
Elizabeth says:
I really can’t believe she’s 15 months old already…she’s such a beauty.
Rebecca says:
I really want to win the laptop. I need it. Need.
And Annie is all kinds of cute and adorable and wow. Fifteen months!
Rumour Miller says:
I just wanna kiss those cheeks! She is so cute. Happy 15 months, Annie!
AngieM. says:
she just gets more adorable with each passing month. can’t believe she is already 15 months!
Tami says:
She is soooo adorable. I wish I could pick her up and squeeze her!! She got the cutest smile and I still love her hair!!
Kristin (MamaKK922) says:
I can’t believe 15 months has flown by that fast! I swear she was just born! but lord , does she get cuter every damn day.
Jellis in Cleveland says:
Happy B-day Annie,
My baby turned 4 today…and I can’t stop tearing up.
You kids just grow up so fast!
Mom again says:
Hahaha! My son began using a soft, quick ‘dammit’ in context a few months ago. He’s recently gotten louder, and I’m trying to displace the word by offering a ton of darnit, dangit, sweetpotatoeit and other nonsesnse in response and yesterday he used dangit instead.
Oh horsefeathers! As my mom used to say.
amourningmom says:
Annie is adorable! Thank you for sharing. Take care.
Shannon says:
She’s growing up so fast!
I have to tell you….I LOVE how you take pictures of Annie in the chair with the blocks every month. I decided to use your idea to document my little guys growth. My son, Steven, shares his birthday with Annie. He was born January 22, 2011.
Courtney says:
My (13-month-old) son weighed exactly 26 lbs 10 oz at his one-year check-up – though he was about 12.5 mos at the time. Fun that he has something in common with your little cutie.
Lisa says:
Wow, 15 months old, I can’t believe it! She seems like quite the strong willed, adventurous little girl. Good for her for taking her shots like a pro!
Tricia says:
She is just precious!
Ray says:
Oh, Annabel how I adore you so! Goodness, could you be any more CUTER?!?! ;D
And I gotta love the “AnnieTude.” Girl is FIERCE! ;o)
YAY 15 months!
Jennie B says:
That is one cute toddler! She is frickin’ gorgeous.
My Anabelle turns 2 on Friday. Ack!
Dawn @ What's Around the Next Bend? says:
Annie is just TOO cute!
I know I have said that before… but I can’t help it, she just is!!