My lovely little H,
Yet another month has passed. Every month I think you can’t possible do as much as the one before, yet you continue to amaze me. Somewhere during this last few weeks I realised calling you ‘Mini H’ seemed wrong; So ‘Little H’ you now are. You discover a new word or skill everyday and I can’t and don’t want to keep up. But there is no stopping you so all I can do is take pleasure in watching you conquer the world. Here’s what you did in September!
Communication
> I have to start with communication this month as it’s come on leaps and bounds. You’ve learnt more words than I can keep track of, including: stuck (“duck”), gone (“don”), sock (you say that properly!) and car (“dar”);
> You’re also starting to form two word sentences. By far your favourite mini-sentences are “Dat something“: “Dat dar”, “Dat mummy”, “Dat daddy” (which could mean “That’s daddy” or “That’s a bird” depending on what’s around!);
> When you have had enough of something and want to go, you’ll say “bye-bye” to whatever it is, then wave. When we went to Whipsnade we took you to see the penguins. You were engrossed for 5 minutes and then I asked if you were finished. You said “Yah”. Your Daddy said you hadn’t understood…until you said ‘bye-bye”, waved and pointed to the exit!;
> You love showing your animals friends things too. When we went to see the Lemurs, you held Monkey up to see his real-life friends and said “Oooh, oooh, oooh”;
> Every single sound you hear (even things my comparably old ears can’t pick-up) has you pointing at your ear at saying “Dat?” whilst looking at us questioningly. We tell you what you’re hearing and you almost always “Oooh” in response;
Indoor Play
> You learnt how to drive the little cars at playgroup. I kept thinking we should get you one until I remembered that your old walker turns into a ride on car (one of the reasons I bought it!). You were obsessed from the moment I brought it out. You drove it all round the downstairs and within half a day, you’d mastered the steering!;
> We’ve done the food shop together on Friday a couple of times. When we get home you immediately start unpacking the bags and handing me things. When I point and ask for something, you bring it. Then if I ask you to put it on the side, you stretch up and pop it on the counter. You even correctly took a birthday card and put it on the dining table…without bending it. You’re a proper little helper!;
> Your stair climbing is advancing too. You like to stride up the stairs now (holding my hands though of course) putting only 1 foot on each step as if you were a grown-up. I think you need to a grow a bit taller still my lovely to manage it without help but it has astounded me your legs are long enough to do it at all…;
> Another independent streak struck though. You don’t like being told what to do. When I asked you after your nap if you wanted to go downstairs, you wanted to stay in your room and read your book. You pushed me out your room. I tried to trick you by saying goodbye. You waited at the stair gate to ensure I actually went downstairs. You said “bye-bye” once more then went in your room and shut the door. Oh I laughed. When I went up a few minutes later you were sat quietly on your bean bag reading. You saw me, said “no, no” and pushed me back out again;
Outdoor Play
> The weather started to turn so I bought you some wellies. You became obsessed with them! They’re tricky to put on though, so you keep getting frustrated;
> You’re still enamoured with my watering can. You make daddy water the plants with you. He holds the watering can then when it’s pouring time, you hold the handle and help tip it. A gardener in the making like mummy and Nana W;
> We had to take you for another haircut too – your fringe was so long it was getting in your eyes. We took you to Madhatters again so you could sit in the Frozen car and watch Frozen. Last time you got a bit scared. This time you didn’t care. The only emotion you exhibited was annoyance when the lady started cutting your fringe during “Do you want to build a snowman?” so you couldn’t see. You know your priorities!
I’m both excited and nervous about what October holds. I fear we will soon be living under your rule and command in this house. Plus the second birthday grows ever closer…
See What H did in other months by looking at other posts in this series.
24 comments On What Little H did – 20 months
This is lovely. I really wish I had documented my sons’ progress when they were young. I thought I would never forget but I have forgotten a lot. they are always asking me questions about them as babies and toddlers and i know I am not remembering much.
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Thank-you so much for reading and your lovely comment. I’ve only done it for 3 months and pinched the idea from other bloggers. But I found I was reading 8 or 9 month updates and couldn’t remember what my LO did at that time. Hope she’ll like reading these one day!
I love this post, it’s such a great idea documenting the little milestones like that 🙂 #fortheloveofBLOG
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Thank-you so much for reading and commenting! Can’t claim this is an original idea – I was inspired by other bloggers. But I had forgotten so much of the detail by 18 months, I wanted to record as much as I could for her to read when she’s older.
Wow, I love how you pay attention to all of these developments in your child’s life. They grow so quick. I wish I had a list with my son developmental steps… #KCACOLS
I read development posts from other mums and realised how much I’d forgotten. So I only started doing it a few months ago. I’m hoping she’ll like hearing about it when she’s older! Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment x
I love milestone posts, it’s so nice to look back on how far they’ve come along! #KCACOLS
Definitely. Even after only 3 months of doing them I’ve found that. Only wish I’d done them from the start but better late than never! Thanks commenting x
Oh goodness, those wellies are too cute, as is the bye-bye thing. I think my eldest used to do that but I can’t remember – you’ve made me realise I MUST keep more of a record with my youngest as this is just gorgeous to read. Thank you for sharing with us. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday.
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I had the same shock moment as you reading another blogger’s development post. It’s really made me pay attention to the little things she does. Thanks for your lovely comment and see you next Sunday!
Oh you are such a lovely Mummy – I swear I’ve forgotten most of Spud’s first 3 years (ok maybe some by choice!) but wish I’d kept a diary like this for him. It will be so lovely to look back on. #MarvMonday
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Thank-you for your lovely comment. That’s so kind of you! I can assure you there are moments I have also deliberately chosen to forget too 😉
Such exciting times! So lovely to see the progress at this age isn’t it? Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub lovely xx
It astonishes me how fast she changes! She’ll be at uni in a couple of months at this rate. Haha! Thanks for reading and commenting x
Aw so sweet. I love it when their words start taking real form. ‘No’ is the favourite word of my little girl at the moment (also 20 months old) so really emphasises it and it’s so cute.
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That’s very cute! My little one is like that with ‘no’ and ‘yes’. Although sometimes she’ll default to one then a second later her brain will realise what I’ve asked her and she’ll change her mind! Thanks for reading and commenting x
Awww, how sweet! My son is 18 months old, and I can really see his communication beginning to speed up. It really is insane how much they soak up at this age, and how much their personalities really start to shine through. Little H sounds like an absolute doll-thanks so much for sharing! <3 #KCACOLS
Ah you’ll know exactly what I mean then with your son such a similar age. It’s such an exciting (albeit at times challenging!) time. Thanks for reading and your lovely comment x
What a lovely round up of the month. It will be such a precious record to look back on when she is older #fortheloveofBLOG x
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I hope so. Or she’ll get annoyed and find it embarrassing 😉 Thanks for your comment x
Awwwh, all so fast! #kcacols
I know! Thanks for reading and commenting x
Awww what a lovely update. Your little lady sounds like such a sweet little character. You forget all these little things once they get much bigger like my eldest so it was lovely to read this and be reminded of what it used to be like 🙂 Thanks for sharing this on #MarvMondays
Yes, I forget after a few weeks which is why I started these posts. Thanks for reading and see you for another round tomorrow x
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