Sofia's 18 month update!

My little baby is 18 months, what the hell!
Shes a proper toddler and so advanced for her age im amazed by how fast she learns something just by being shown once. She has a very cheeky personality and certainly loves the attention.

Potty training!
Very early i know but Sofia has shown a big interest she knows what a potty is and to sit on it. She understands wee wees and will go into the toilet as soon as you say it. For now we are just easing her into it and praising her when she sits down. She almost had her first wee yesterday but didn't make it in time and she was so upset but we assured her it was ok. I am wishfully hoping she is day trained by 2 but im just going to let her do it in her own time.

Chatterbox!
Sofia never stops talking and mumbling away she can say lots of words and put 2 or three together at a time. She knows our close family all by names and can decipher between everyone. She is constantly learning new words and understands everything we say to her. It can be a good and a bad thing because she has just learnt how to say no!

Playschool!
A month ago we had strongly considered taking her out of creche but within a few weeks she has taken to it so well and shes a better child for it. She was very socially shy and wouldn't go to anyone but family and we were getting a bit worried. We didn't want her to grow up that way so we decided as young as she was it was better to put her in now a few days then have her crying going to school later on. As soon as we get there she runs straight in and plays with all her friends and she loves her 2 teachers they are great with her and have really brought her out of her shell.

Milestones!

• She has started potty training.
• she loves Minnie mouse and playing piano.
• she sleeps from 7 till 7 on a good night.
• she only has 1 bottle before bed now.
• she fits into nearly all her size 2-3 clothes
• her shoe size is a 5, she has big feet like her mama.
• her favourite food is carrots and fish.
• she is very affectionate and also very hyper.
• she had her first holiday to England this month.
• she is a complete tomboy.
• she is going to be a big sister this year 😊

Sofia's second Christmas!

This was Sofia's second Christmas and she noticed so much more this year, she loved all the lights and musical things.
we spent Christmas morning in my mums house then in the evening went to Matty's mums house so she spent time with both families.
She pretty much played all day and completely wore herself out and didn't want to go to bed.

Its hard to think next year she will be 2 and probably be More aware of Santa as she was afraid of him this year. We plan on bringing her on the rathwood train for next Christmas and starting to introduce Santa.

She got so many presents its crazy she is one spoiled little girl. Next year we are going to buy her a big present and get our family to buy just one present for her each because we don't want her to get spoiled, i want her to appreciate her things.

I'm so excited to start putting food out for the reindeer and making Christmas magical for her every year. :)

Sofias 12 month update!

My baby turned 1 on the 7th of November. I say it all the time but the year really flew by and its scary how quick she is growing up and needing us less and less.

Walking!

She has got so used to walking now and having her shoes on. Her balance has gone so much better and she hardly ever falls but she still doesn't look where she is going. Matt bought her shoes for her birthday a size 4 and shes already grown out of them. The only problem we have now is that she wont sit in her pram anymore and wants to walk all the time but she trys to run the opposite way so we had to buy her reins. I no understand when people say you need eyes in the back of your head.

Talking!

She is so good at saying words and understanding when we say something to her. She can now put 2 words together, she will say good girl when she hands you something or after she does something good. She knows what yes and no mean and will say no shaking her head. Her new word is garden because Matt plays round and round the garden with her. She also will call the cats and say cat and then swish at them. She does the same for the dog and clicks. She is so intelligent for her age already.

Eating!

Finally we conquered lumps and chunks of food its been a slow process but she eats everything we eat now broken down. Its so much easier to feed her now it used to be so stressful and id dread meal times. I think since she has more teeth it has helped alot.

Birthday celebrations!

We had her first birthday on the 8th and it was so special celebrating 1 whole year since she was born. I felt very emotional all day. I was glad i had all her party prep done way ahead of time so we could enjoy the day. I will do a separate post on its own for more about her party and lots of pics.

Milestones!

• She can put 2 words together now 'good girl'
• She goes to bed at 8 till 8 most nights.
• she has 5 teeth.
• she is in size 5 nappies.
• she is in 12-18 clothes.
• she is down to 3 bottles a day.
• She loves listening to music.
• her new favourite thing is kicking a ball around.

Sofia's 11 month update!

Only 1 month now till my little baby is 1 years old and officially a toddler! She seems to have grown up so much this month. It's hard to think this time last year we were waiting each day wondering when she would arrive.

Baby's first halloween!

Last year Sofia was born 1 week after halloween so i never got to dress her up. So this year i got her a princess dress. I searched everywhere for the perfect costume and as soon as i saw it i had to buy it for her. This year we will go to our parents with her and then Matts granny's house so she can see her little cousins.

On the go!

Sofia is on the go now that shes started walking she doesnt stop. Matty bought her some Clarkes shoes for her birthday so she ended up having them early. Shes still clumsy and falls a good bit but once she gets used to her shoes she will be ok.

Birthday prep!

I have everything got now for her party on the 8th a day after her birthday. We just got banners, ballons and alot of pink accessories. Were doing a princess theme. So far weve just invited close family and our close friends. I cant believe my baby is going to be a toddler soon, i homestly dont no where this year has gone.

Milestones:

• Sofia took her first steps.
• she is walking non stop now.
• she is in 12-18 month clothes.
• she is in size 5 nappies.
• her eating has gotten so much better and she can eat chunks now.
• we weaned her down to 3 bottles.
• she is copying everything we do.

Sofia's 10 month update!

She is officially in double figures! As its nearly the end of the month she is technically nearly 11 months old so its only 6 weeks till my baby is 1 and will be a toddler!

Baby's first steps!

Sofia officially took 2 steps, me and Matty were almost crying ha. She is not brave enough yet to walk on her own but she will hold on with one hand. She is cruising around the couch and walking with her walker now. She has really good balance and will stand up on her own for about a minute before she falls on her bum. I really think she will be walking before her birthday.

Conquering lumps!

Finally Sofia has managed to move on a bit with her eating. We tried her again with the liga biscuits, i just broke off little lumps and she eats it really good now. She is still on mashed foods but still loves her pasta. Like last month we are in no rush to push her with lumps and she is doing it in her own time. She has a sensitive gag reflex so its just going to take time.

Birthday preparations!

Anyone who knows me will know how i like to plan everything so of course i have been planning Sofia's party pretty much since she was born ha. We are doing a princess theme. I wanted peppa pig but i couldn't find alot of the stuff so this year for handiness there was alot of princess things i could get. I have all the decorations got i just need to order her cake now. I'm so excited about it but i feel really emotional at the same time, this year just went way to quick.

Milestones!

• She can almost walk.
• She has so many words.
• she is in 12-18 tops and 9-12 bottoms.
• she is in size 5 nappies.
• she drinks from her sippy cup now.
• she has 3 meals a day and 2-3 snacks.
• she is on the hungrier baby formula and has 4 bottles a day.

Sofia's 9 month update!

She is now 9 months old, this is the month ive noticed a big change in her. She is more like a toddler now than a baby. She is so intelligent and amazes me how quickly she learns and remembers things.

9 month development check!

We were recently back with the health nurse for sofias 9 month check up. Everything went great she was very impressed by how clever and advanced sofia is for her age. We were a little concerned about her weight but we were reasurred shes just fine and just above the normal weight. We always knew she was a tall girl but she measured in the 91% range for her height so she will more than likely tower over me when she grows up.

Feeding problem!

Sofia is great for trying any foods and will eat pretty much any flavours you give her. One problem we have is trying to move her on to bigger lumps and finger foods. She gags alot and finds it hard to chew things so she will just swallow it. Me and matt both have a big fear of choking so we are always careful what we give her. She can eat soft lumps like pasta or mashed foods. Our health nurse wasnt concerned and said she will move on when shes ready. Im glad of this because we are in no rush to and she will do it in her time.

On the move!

So one minute our baby couldnt even roll over and within a few weeks she mastered rolling over, crawling, standing assisted and climbing up. Once she does something once she just gets better even after 1 day. She will crawl really fast now and pull herself standing up on the couch. She has no fear tho so she just lets go so we have cushions everywhere ha.  Dont think it will be too long now till shes walking.

Milestones!

• She can crawl.
• She can stand assisted.
• She can say alot of words now. Mama, dada, baba, nana, yeah, gaga and bobo.
• She copys anything you show her.
• She bats her eyelashes when you show her.
• She knows what lights are and points to them when you ask her to.
• If music comes on she dances to it. 
• She is still in 9-12 clothes and 4+nappies.

Sofia's 8 month update!

My baby is now 8 months old which means in 4 months time she will be 1! She changes every week and learns something new. She is copying everything now so we have to watch what we are saying now around her.

Feeding and sleeping routine:

◆ 8.30am wake up and have a 5oz bottle.
◆ 9.30am breakfast any type of cereal, she has a mixture everyday.
◆ 12pm nap time.
◆ 1pm dinner time, she has either fruit and a yoghurt or veg and a yoghurt.
◆ 2pm, 50z bottle.
◆ 3pm nap time.
◆ 5pm tea time, variety of meat mixed with veg or mash/sweet potato.
◆ 6pm, 5oz bottle.
◆ 9pm, 7oz bottle.
◆ bedtime varies every night but she usually falls asleep any time from 9pm to 10pm and sleeps till half 8.

Growing up too fast!

Sofia is now in her own room and the transition was alot easier than i thought. I was so nervous with the thoughts of her being on her own all night but she seems to sleep so much better. We wanted to keep her in our room longer but every time we moved or went toilet in the night it was waking her up so she wasnt getting a full nights sleep. We finally got her curtains up so its nice and dark for her. she loves her room and all the fairy lights its a proper girly bedroom.

Milestones

• She understands when you tell her to wave or clap.
• She copies everything you show her.
• She has 2 teeth.
• Shes starting to pull her knees up ready to crawl.
• She reconises family members and acts shy around strangers.
• She is in size 4+ nappies and size 9.12 clothes.
• She is now in her own bedroom.