Isla at 14 months

Baby boo, you are 14 months old! We can hardly believe it. You grow and change a little each day. You are full of personality and very stubborn. You shake your head when you don't want something and you make the most annoying sound when you do want something. You demand to hold the phone when we Facetime with Mimi and then you hold it to your ear and say "aaaaoooo" (hello). It breaks our heart when you aren't ready to leave your friends at the gym's Kids Club and arch your back and buck out of our arms. Your stubbornness is forgiven the moment you give us a hug. You give the BEST hugs. You wrap your little arms around us and then open and close your fists - so cute! When you feel you aren't close enough, you start climbing up like a little monkey, and mommy loves monkeys!

Favorite Foods: Strawberry Pop Tarts, Mandarin Oranges, Meatballs, and Lasagna. You also still love dog food. You fill up your little cheeks with fistfuls of the stuff every time I turn my back. Gross, Isla, just gross. Here’s a pick of you enjoying your first ham croquette, you little Cuban you.

New Tricks: Wave bye bye on command…FINALLY!  You have also learned how to take off your clothes during nap and bed times. One morning, daddy and I heard you on the monitor and I took a quick peek to ensure you were up and did a double take…WTF?! Is she jumping up and down in her crib BUTT NAKED? Yes, yes you were. You crack us up daily. Here’s a couple pics of the time you decided to undress, but keep on your diaper J

Walking - You can climb on the coffee table like a boss, climb into your toy box like a ninja, and worm your way into the laundry basket under the clothes, BUT YOU WILL NOT WALK. You have no interest. Daddy tries to ‘practice with you,’ but really he just pulls on your little arms while your legs dangle limply in the air. No rush, baby girl, no rush J

Teeth – You started cutting a molar (maybe two) and you have an almost constant low fever and bad attitude… After much debate, we decided to keep you.

Loves – You love your Gertie! Every time we call her name you squeal with delight! You’re still the only one she routinely kisses and you share every snack with her. Her faves? Your cheerios, pancake bites, and chicken bites.

You also love your Boppy. You lay in it like a recliner and watch The Today Show. If a song comes on, you sit up and dance! Shake it mama!

Bath time is still your favorite time of the day. Daddy handles most of your baths and he plays Pandora Hip Hop Hits for you. You sing and dance happily until it is time to get out and get dressed. You lose your shit the moment he lays you down to dress you. Our secret to calm you down is to brush your teeth. You absolutely love to have your teeth brushed. I don’t know if it is the flavored tooth paste or if it is the pure joy you get from inflicting great pain on my finger by biting down as hard as you can. You have a little evil in you…we all do. 

Swimming – You love the water more and more with each trip to the pool. Your favorite pool activity is climbing out of the pool. You no longer tolerate your float; instead you prefer to play on the steps and free swim with us holding just your waist. We bought you a new floaty, and you’ll soon be big enough to swim in it on your own. You’re such a little fish!

You are growing and changing so much. Every month, Daddy and I agree that this is our favorite month. I wish I could freeze time and just hold your little hand and kiss your sweet neck. As much as I will miss these days, I look forward to meeting the little girl you become. I love you , Islaboo