Miss Abbygale is now 23 months old and I must say during this past month it appears she has grown physically and mentally a huge amount. Overnight she has really left babyhood and has become my little girl. It is truly amazing how much she has changed this month. She understands more, communicates more, is more insistent, and has started her 2-year old tantrums.

At 23 months:
• She is wearing 2T clothing (some are too small), a size 6 shoe, and size 5 diaper.
• She is doing great at potty training. She always “poos” in the potty and has started telling us when she needs to go sit on “bubble guppies (her potty chair).”
• Has long, curly blond hair. Everyone comments on her beautiful hair.
• Has all but two teeth. She is missing her right side 2 year old molars.
• Sings songs. She sings Barney’s I Love You, her ABC’s, and other television songs.
• Prays at night with her angel. She has gotten pretty good at saying “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Guide me safely through the night and wake me with the morning light. Amen.”
• She loves to hide. She gets so excited and will say “hide, hide, hide.” If you ask her “Is Abby under the bed?” She responds “no.” She likes to hide under the sheets.
• She likes to be a monster/dinosaur. She throws her claws up (hands) and says “roar.”
• Loves milk. Still drinks lots of milk throughout the day and at night. Probably 4-5 cups at night but at least one cup is right before bed.
• Loves water. She loves to take showers, baths, water hoses (hobble hoses), etc. We got an above-ground pool and she is starting to really like that even though she can’t touch yet this year.
• She knows most of her body parts.
• She knows she is going to be two. She tries to hold up two fingers but always holds up just one.
• Has gotten so good at dance class. There has been a huge improvement in social skills and listening skills since the beginning.
• Still very shy but improving.
• Is very curious with other little boys and girls. She has started to want to do what other kids are doing and copy them.
• Miss independent. Want to do everything herself.
• Talks in sentences basically. Always says at least three to five words now. Some of her favorites “More milk mommy/daddy please,” “take shower/bath now mommy please,” and “go outside now daddy.”
• Has fairly good manners. Says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ a bunch.
• Has a mean streak. Can scream “Nnnnoooooo” and show her little miss diva attitude. Lovely!
• Co-sleeps with us still. And yes, we still love it!
• Will sit/stand for a picture now and say “cheese” or “money.” However, her face is always a funny face with one eye open and one eye closed. She is getting better with pictures now though. Thank goodness!
• Loves babies. Her favorite is her ‘puppy dog.’ She talks to babies, plays with babies, shows her baby everything, and will even get baby to pose for a picture.
• Loves her tricycle. Will drive around (move the handle bars back and forth real fast).
• Loves to sit by the kitchen sink and play with the water.
• Loves to cut on and off light switches.
• Loves to stack blocks high and then knock them over.
• Loves colors, markers, paint, and stickers.
• Her favorite television shows are Sponge Bob Square Pants, Bubble Guppies, and Sophia the First.
• She loves pretty clothes and fancy shoes. Abby loves jewelry, make-up, and all things girly!
• Abbygale is an okay rider. She will tell you she wants “out” quick these days and you must work hard to keep her entertained.
• Abbygale is so good on the iPhones and iPads. It’s amazing how well she catches on and is probably a better operator than me!
• Abbygale loves George and Matty. She will yell for them, tell them goodnight, help feed them, and chase them.
• Abby is a helper. She always wants to help and will say “Abby help too” or “Abby do too.” This is followed by “No, by myself.”

Next month Abby will be two years old. I stop often and think about the past 23 months and how fast it flew by and how much Abbygale has changed over each and every month. Miss Beautiful Abbygale - I am so glad you are part of my life as I truly don’t remember what I did before you. You are such a blessing to me. We have made so many wonderful and good memories and I can’t wait to continue to make many, many, many more years of memories together. You keep me entertained and my heart is overflowing with love for you. We have such a special bond and relationship that I truly cherish. You are my sunshine and my life. I love you to the moon and back and so much more! XOXO - Mommy