Ahhhhhh dare I say we've almost made it? This little peanut is getting easier and happier and more fun every day. Now don't get me wrong, she's still demanding and opinionated, and cranky when tired or hungry, and she still really loves her mama, but in general she is way more content! She loves to crawl around and explore and especially play with the big kids' things. She ADORES Bennett and giggles at him and Eleanor a lot. She loves to play peek-a-boo and get tickled ("I'm gonna get you!"). And she loves eating solid food!
Isla still nurses a lot, because she's kind of a snacky nurser (just a few minutes before naps/bed), and then does usually 2 longer feeds in the middle of the night. Oy. She likes drinking water from her sippy cup and loves feeding herself. She will be entertained for 15 minutes or more sometimes in her high chair with food. I'd say her favorites are veggie straws and fruits. She will do carrots and peas too. We gave her peanut butter and jelly toast one day and she loved that. She also likes ham and cheese cut up small. I thought it would be fun to do real oatmeal and she just spit that all out like it was the most disgusting thing I've ever given her, lol. She will do pouches when we are out and about, too. She's not a huge fan so far of carbs (is she my daughter????), so pancakes and things like that don't get touched very often. She was sitting in the Bumbo to eat but now that she's bigger she prefers the high chair.
Isla is maybe my worst sleeper, or a close tie with how bad Eleanor was. She usually does 2 naps per day (8/8:30am and 12/12:30), but if that second nap is shorter she needs a third catnap around 4:30. In general her first nap is 30 minutes or so, but usually then the second one is 1.5-2 hours. Bedtime is right around 6:30/6:45pm, and she's up around 6/6:30am. She's up twice a night usually to nurse and then goes right back to sleep. She's got white noise, black out curtains, a sleep sack, pacifier, and lovey blanket....
So far fall has been difficult, because Isla loves to be out and about. We normally play outside most of the day and it's been too cold for that. So we are trying to figure out how to keep busy/happy. Lots of trips to the library and Target so far. Looking for more suggestions if you have any!!! I'm excited that when it's nice out again she'll be walking and almost 1.5 years old and able to actually play a little!
Isla's favorite things are animals/noises, Bennett/Eleanor/Daddy/Mommy, being outside, eating solids, peek-a-boo, tickles, and putting everything and anything into her mouth! Speaking of which, she has FINALLY got her first tooth popping through on the bottom left side. I've been saying for months it seems like she's teething, lol.
Isla tolerates the carseat but is not a fan of long car rides. Last time I tried she still doesn't like the stroller (but loves the Lillebaby carrier!). She loves Eleanor talking to her but does not like when Eleanor tries to hold her and pick her up (and now she squawks/yells when she's mad about this lol!).
Isla is crawling quickly now, and she pulls up on everything, which sometimes leads to falling/crying episodes (she's so sensitive!!). She also walks along furniture and LOVES to walk holding onto your hand. She has stood by herself for a few seconds once in awhile. She doesn't love other people holding her (besides me and Brad) but she will smile at anyone who talks to her, and she's been able to stay in church nursery the past couple of times we've tried!!!! YAY!!! She will cry a bit off and on sometimes, especially toward the end when she's over it, but she's doing much much better. I think it helps that she can play now and be entertained.
This little girl is sure a challenge and makes me so tired, but I also love her fiercely! She has been doing the cutest smile lately where she crinkles up her nose at you with a big smile. It's adorable. <3 nbsp="" p="">
