So, lets start with an update on Isla
* at 13 months she is about 30 inches and 25lbs
* her nickname is "The Destructive Octopus" because she will find a say to destroy just about anything within her reach and somehow she manages to reach anything that she sets her eyes on. And if your'e talking to Daddy, she grows arms as needed :)
* still breastfeeding quite a bit and for now I'm not planning on fully weaning her any time soon. I love how she comes up to me and signs "nurse". As soon as I say "let's nurse" she races for the bed and lays down waiting for me
* she is very independent and loves doing everything on her own. That gets pretty annoying during meals because she prefers to feed herself which usually makes for a huge mess. She isn't as great of an eater as Maja but still doing pretty good. So far we haven't found much she doesn't like but sometimes she just doesn't want to eat at all.
* still waking up several times at night to nurse but getting better at falling asleep on her own
* she has tons of words that are clearly understandable and lots more of those that aren't as clear but we know she is trying. She loves the letter "B" apparently because most of the words start with that "block", "ball", "bye-bye", "bunny", "blankie". I love how water is "wa-wa" :).
* her animals sounds are getting pretty good too... elephant, sheep, cow, duck are some of her favorites
* she loves her baby dolls and kisses and snuggles them all the time. She even nurses too! lifts up her shirt and all. Melts my heart everytime.
* she has the most annoying, ear piercing, loud scream you've ever heard. I seriously expect glass around me to start shattering
* We neglegted signing with her but in the last few weeks, we picked it up and she'd been catching up quickly which is nice because she will try that before she screams (please, eat, more and nurse)
* she is still a pretty tough kid and not a whole lot fazes her
* she loves to help and bring diapers and wipes or put things away.
* she tries dressing herself although isn't very succesful
* her favorite song is "If you're happy..." She can clap her hands, stomp her feet and even say Hurray!
* she adores books. She will sit down and on her own go through a bunch of books (although she tears apart the pop-up ones!) or she likes to plop herself on your lap or Daddy's belly to listen to a story
"Isla go upside down"
She loves Luna
"Where is your nose?"
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