My 16 month old (almost)

Anna's going to be 16 months old on Saturday.

(Pausing to let this fact sink in to the first-time Mama who can't believe her little wee baby is a walking, gibberish-talking TODDLER already!!!!)

In honour of Anna's up-coming month-a-versary, a little recap...

My 16 month old:

• Is about to get her 5th tooth. It's *just* about to pop through the gums.
• Says things in the most SERIOUS way. Complete with hand gestures, furrowed brow and everything. Of course, it's all gibberish. So far, all we can decipher is "Ah-dah, adah!"
• Fully understands what we're saying to her. Like - "Anna, is it time for a bath?" Her answer? Quickly hustling up to the bathroom, yelling excitedly and then trying to climb into the tub, fully clothed.
• Would probably starve if bananas weren't invented.
• Has just started wrapping both arms around my legs and sticking her head in between my thighs in classic, little-kid fashion. So. Cute.
• Likes you to know - in no uncertain terms - when you are sitting in her chair.
• Loves water. Hates juice. Has a slight allergy to milk. (But also loves it.)
• Would rather chew on her toothbrush than brush her teeth. But really, really loves her toothpaste.
• Climbs up onto EVERYTHING.
• Loves books, her little table and chairs and her shapes puzzle.
• Has taken to pooping right after we put her down to bed for the night. I think it's her way of saying "Um... no. I'm not ready for bed yet, thanks."
• Has soft, soft skin. And even softer hair.
• Is apparently starting to look more and more like me lately.
• Adores being outside. (Just like her Daddy).
• Is THE BEST little human that ever lived.

So says her very unbiased Mom.