I have started writing this post several times, only to delete and start all over again. Our littlest is 15 months today and I love watching her change and grow. We are at such a fun stage, but to be honest, it doesn't come with concerns on my part.
Peyton is talking or babbling all the time and can express how she feels with no problem. She shakes her head yes or no when you ask her questions. I never knew how opinionated a 15 month old little girl could be. The other day I was trying to get Peyton dressed for the day and picked out her clothes. Unfortunately, she is in a stage where staying still during diaper changes is a struggle. Not only was she wiggling every which way, but she didn't like the outfit I picked out and let me know. She wanted to wear her monkey pj's and kept telling me no every time I tried to get her dressed.
The strong will is proving to be an issue with walking. That is correct, she is 15 months and is not walking on her own yet. This is where my concern lies. Little miss can get around rather quickly by "walking on her knees" or crawling, but she doesn't attempt to walk on her own. She will pull up on the couch, but lacks the confidence or will to keep going. If I hold her hands, she will walk but that is only if she is in the mood. This is where her strong will comes to play.
Adam and I have discussed this and we have determined that we don't think it has anything to do with muscle mass. It takes more balance to "walk on her knees" than it does on her feet. Her legs are strong and she will walk in a walker, so that is where we think the strong will and confidence come into play. It's hard to see other kids younger than her walking. I try not to compare. I pray about it and work with her daily. The other day, she pushed a toy from her room all the way to the living room on her own while walking. I was so proud and this is the first time she had done it. I was able to capture the last of it on video.
Now that Peyton is older, I have really started to see the bond between Taylor and her grow. They play together, laugh and just love spending time together. Last night I sat in the living room as I listened to them laugh and play instead of going to sleep. I would have stopped them, but I enjoyed the entertainment. We are so in love with our sweet little girl and love watching her grow into a little toddler.
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I first wrote this post on Monday and today is Wednesday. Since then I was reminded of something pretty amazing, well at least it is amazing to me. My best friend and I were talking yesterday morning and she reminded me that God intended for all of us to struggle, even babies. We have to struggle to overcome and move forward. It was an "ah-ha" moment and I immediately thought of Peyton. Since Monday, she has preferred to walk(while still holding my hands) rather than crawl. Baby steps, literally.
Also I would have posted video and pictures but for some reason I'm having a hard time getting the blog to work this morning.
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Peyton is talking or babbling all the time and can express how she feels with no problem. She shakes her head yes or no when you ask her questions. I never knew how opinionated a 15 month old little girl could be. The other day I was trying to get Peyton dressed for the day and picked out her clothes. Unfortunately, she is in a stage where staying still during diaper changes is a struggle. Not only was she wiggling every which way, but she didn't like the outfit I picked out and let me know. She wanted to wear her monkey pj's and kept telling me no every time I tried to get her dressed.
The strong will is proving to be an issue with walking. That is correct, she is 15 months and is not walking on her own yet. This is where my concern lies. Little miss can get around rather quickly by "walking on her knees" or crawling, but she doesn't attempt to walk on her own. She will pull up on the couch, but lacks the confidence or will to keep going. If I hold her hands, she will walk but that is only if she is in the mood. This is where her strong will comes to play.
Adam and I have discussed this and we have determined that we don't think it has anything to do with muscle mass. It takes more balance to "walk on her knees" than it does on her feet. Her legs are strong and she will walk in a walker, so that is where we think the strong will and confidence come into play. It's hard to see other kids younger than her walking. I try not to compare. I pray about it and work with her daily. The other day, she pushed a toy from her room all the way to the living room on her own while walking. I was so proud and this is the first time she had done it. I was able to capture the last of it on video.
Now that Peyton is older, I have really started to see the bond between Taylor and her grow. They play together, laugh and just love spending time together. Last night I sat in the living room as I listened to them laugh and play instead of going to sleep. I would have stopped them, but I enjoyed the entertainment. We are so in love with our sweet little girl and love watching her grow into a little toddler.
*****Edit******
I first wrote this post on Monday and today is Wednesday. Since then I was reminded of something pretty amazing, well at least it is amazing to me. My best friend and I were talking yesterday morning and she reminded me that God intended for all of us to struggle, even babies. We have to struggle to overcome and move forward. It was an "ah-ha" moment and I immediately thought of Peyton. Since Monday, she has preferred to walk(while still holding my hands) rather than crawl. Baby steps, literally.
Also I would have posted video and pictures but for some reason I'm having a hard time getting the blog to work this morning.
