Time is flying – 17 months in 3 days…

27 Mar 2011 3 Comments

by sbehnke10 in Family

Samantha – Sam – Sammi
17 months old on……3/29/11

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15 Month Doctor Appointment Stats
Height 30 3/4 in (50-75%)
Weight 25 lbs (75-90%)
Head 47 cm (75-90%)

 Giggles, Climbing, Hugs, Temper Tantrums, Cuddles,
Running, Smiles, Kisses, Playing, Dancing, Singing

"Uh Oh" Fav Saying

 

LIKES– long walks in stroller and as of 3-17-11 in new wagon, climbing up on… anything (chairs, tables, benches, garbage cans, window sills etc…), music, chewing on books, screaming, playing with the computer, climbing into the cupboards, bath time, Sesame Street – especially Elmo, playing with phones, fruit, Barney, other kids, Lapsit at the Library, dancing, playing with boxes, Kiddie Klub, Ba-Ba (AKA Bottle), looking at photos, hugging, twirling, brushing teeth, kissing, mimicking motions, grabbing the TV remote, chewing on everything

DISLIKES – being told no, meat, being told no, not being able to play with phone or computer, being told no, barrettes in hair, being told no, being gated in an area, being told no

Update since 2010:
Lapsit continues to be a favorite of Samantha’s weekly regime.  It is a great, free program that our library offers for toddlers; a ½ hour combination of story time and singing that always ends with Beach Ball time.  I never would have believed that children would get so excited over a bag full of beach balls?  But true to the saying “less is more.”  There is something beautiful about the simplicity of colorful, bouncy objects that are harmless and 100% loved!  Lapsit is on hiatus until April. 

We also enjoy and seek out other activities with youngsters.  We attend “Wobbler Wednesday” at Kiddie Klub which is a fancy name for – indoor play area.  Sam runs around from area to area and I run after her……. I am less “new mother” like as she gets older, although I have had my encounters with ladies cursed with worse “new mother” syndrome than I.

Sleeping / Feeding / Talking:
Sam continues to have a stringent yet fun bed time routine with Mommy and Daddy, although naptime is wherever and whenever she decides to pass out…. it might be on mom, a lady bug pillow pet, in her car seat, or crib (not often enough.)

Meat is not an option unless it is hidden in a Gerber Baby Food Meal…we will continue to try to introduce meats with diligence…. She loves fresh fruits, and all things cheesy – Grilled Cheese, Mac N’ Cheese and Cheese Quesadilla - (Sorry Uncle Jake) Veggies are still a struggle – Gerber Baby Food winning at this moment….… not over yet Gerber!!   She loves Multigrain Cheerios…. Me too!

Sam has decided she will talk when she wants to talk!!  She gets her stubbornness from her father – if daddy did the blog it may read otherwise.  She has a limited vocab, but if you remember from earlier readings “less is more?”  One day, she will astonish us with Shakespeare Quotes and poetry that would make envious poets weep…… Stay tuned!

Recent Events:

• Sesame Street Live – Fox Theater, Detroit 2/13/2011
  Spoiled by Grandma Ireland and attended with cousin Isi
  Stared in adornment, and love, love, loved!
• Giggle Gang Musical “Once Upon a Leprechaun” Troy 3/16/11
  Notified of event thru a “Mom’s Group” I joined, we never met up with the other mom’s opps!  Sam danced and greeted the furry characters up close afterwards
  Free ice cream cone was a big hit too!
• Aqua Tots  – 3/5/2011
  Sam started Aqua Tots and much to our surprise and opposite of bath time reaction, she was hesitant and, well whinny…. the 30 degree water may have played a part?!?!  The third session, Sam was kicking and splashing, smiled and oozed excitement the entire session!!! (Of course the water temp had increased just as her happiness did.)

 

My life has been enriched, my heart marinades in love and my world is brighter because of Samantha Michelle Behnke!!!  And although these “lovey-dovey” words would never flow from Mike’s mouth – he feels the same way – Again, thee who writes the blog…..

I vacuum more, take shorter showers and toys have RSVP’ed their permanent presence to the living room …….. but I would NOT change it for the world!  The newness of life’s sights, sounds, tastes, smells thru Sam’s eyes is refreshing medicine for the soul.  Bottling her smile is not an option………. but I can give you this blog, these pictures and update it in a timely manner……….

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Enclosed – 49 pictures from New Years Eve thru Mid-March

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