16 month birthday

16th month! This picture makes me giggle because she isn't really a very serious baby but you couldn't tell by this picture. If you didn't know any better you'd think she were at the DMV. But still cute.

16 month highlights:

• Growth percentile stats: Went to the doctor's and it turns out Rosie has gained very little weight and has dropped to the 1% at 18lb, 2oz. The doctor wasn't too concerned and said we just have to keep offering her healthy food options frequently throughout the day and she'll need to do the rest. She is 2'6" (26%) and still has a gloriously good-sized head in the 76%.
• Communication: Rosie always surprises us with how much she understands. She is good at following directions (when she feels like it) and is picking up more signs. Her repertoire includes: more (she also says something that sounds like 'more), please, thank you, love, apple, cheese, milk, berries, eat, water. Now DaddyO and Mommy need to learn more so we can teach her more!
• Potty Party! We have started to introduce the potty to Rosie since she is starting to communicate more. We've had a success a few times, though right now it is mostly about getting her used to it. She does gladly sit on it and makes funny faces (mimicking us, I'm sure). Rosie has also gone with Maria, who watches her in the morning! Then again, Maria can make Rosie do most things, possibly better than us sometimes!
• Animal sounds: She loves animals and can mimic dogs, cats, horses, cows, and monkeys. On the cusp: duck, tiger, chicken
• Movement: Rosie walks with ease now and loves to spin. She even tries to jump, though hasn't figured out how to get air yet. She also loves to wrestle!
• Books: Rosie still loves books! For a while now she's been choosing books and sitting on our laps for story time. 
• Music: Rosie LOVE to shake her little booty and bob her head to music and also LOVES to sing songs! She'll ask for "more" whenever a song is over.
• Social butterfly: The social caterpillar has blossomed into a social butterfly. This came in handy when we were last on a plane and she started to get grumpy. All DaddyO had to say was that there were people who she needed to say hi to and she was easily distracted. She's really learned to pucker up the lips and will gladly blow kisses to those willing to receive. Today we were at the park and she kept trying to give another toddler hugs. We may need to soon have a talk about other people's personal space, but for now we'll just enjoy it and run intervention if needed.
• Other interests: Rosie has taken to her shoes and will gladly take them on and off for entertainment. One morning she woke up grumpy and walked straight to a pair of pink boots. She also loves to close doors, drawers, and gates. She loves to brush her teeth. She has figured out how to turn on and off the radio on our alarm.

Love her!