Happy 18 months Madilyn!

Today, Madilyn is 18 months old and it is so hard to believe! My mom was right, time goes by faster and faster every year.

As for Madilyn, she is really in the midst of toddlerhood. She is so grown up in some ways, but still such a baby in others. She loves to do things herself, but she also asks for help when she needs it. I love that about her. She is so happy and enjoys playing and trying new things. She is happiest when she is outside exploring. Winter has not stopped her at all. She loves to walk the paths at the park and pick up snow. She loves saying "Hi" to everyone she meets. She also loves to tell people that I am her mama. It is adorable. It is like she is saying "Hi, meet my mama and me"...too cute. She loves to be out and about. She is really doing well with talking and understanding what I am asking of her/or telling her. She loves books and we read about 20 or so a day. Sometimes it is the same 5 books over and over again and sometimes it is all different ones. Just depends on the day.

She sleeps very well at night. Usually about 12 hours. Naps, on the other hand, are a different story. I am really lucky if I can get her to stop and take one. My mom says that I was like that, so go figure :)

We are so lucky to have Madilyn in our lives and can't wait for what the next 18 months brings!