17 Months Old

Lately whenever I think about Olivia, the word that immediately comes to mind is "sweet."  She really is such a sweet, loving little girl.  She gives adorable and unsolicited hugs. Sometimes unexpectedly she runs up behind you and hugs your back-- it's enough to melt your heart.  Her kisses have her own style.  She tilts her head back, smooshes her eyes closed and purses her lips to deliver sweet kisses.  Like a real lady, she generally only leans in halfway and waits for you to lean in the other half.

We've started talking about how her baby brother lives in my tummy and she often lifts my shirt up to plant a wet kiss right on her brother.  Liv blows kisses constantly, although sometimes she forgets to release the kisses from her mouth and just keeps her hand planted over her lips. And there is lots of love being shown to baby doll these days (and we're working on the gentle aspect). 

Favorite new phrase: "No No! No No Mama!"

Favorite toy: Etch-a-sketch, her play kitchen

Teeth: Top two middle are through finally, with the side two finally starting to break the surface.  The fourth on her bottom is just starting to come in too.  Whoa, teething all at once!