19 months

Ava is 19 months but just had her 18 month appointment. She did better than normal with the doctor and nurses. She is so weary of strangers! Anyway, everything checked well. She has two big teeth coming- they are the K-9s and this causes trouble on occasion. Her weight is fine and the doctor has never had any concerns about it. Personally, I really like the chunkiness! She weighs 28 lbs and she is in the 60th percentile for her height. Both girls got the flu vaccine, Bella got the mist and Ava had to have a shot. She also had one other shot. When we left she rubbed her little band-aids and looked at us like, "This hurts and I am sad!" Bella looked at me and said, "I know just how her feels." It was so sweet. Anyway, interest in the potty is around the corner and finally saying some words... Ava is growing up!

what i can remember for now of her vocabulary (but not the way she says them):
trash
bar (this is a Nutri-grain Bar)
Da Da
Ma Ma
more
baby
ball
milk (sometimes)
water
snack
all done
bubbles
poop (one of our favorites)
car (sounds nothing like car)
Bella (sounds nothing like Bella)

she still signs "all done" and "more" when she says them and has her own sign for no, but doesn't say it surprisingly...

She is giving the tightest hugs and the sweetest little kisses lately.