Feeding: Toddlerhood has afforded us wide open spaces where food is concerned. Nothing is off-limits (though we do keep nut butter and honey in small moderation) and Tatum is exploring everything. From Brussel sprouts to cottage cheese, and different kinds of protein -- our little girl seems to enjoy a variety of foods and we love watching her give everything a try. Lately, she prefers grapes, tofu, and steak. She will accept whole milk but not more than 16+ ounces a day (not for a lack of trying) and she loves all the whole milk yogurt her mama can buy! I still breastfeed on demand and we still utilize vitamin d drops.
Sleep: Our sleep situation remains the same way it was throughout our girl's entire infancy. This toddler sleeps like an absolute dream. She sleeps through the night -- usually about 8-7 most days. She takes two long naps during the day (anywhere from 1 hour to nearly two hours) and this schedule works really well for our girl. We are still actively co-sleeping and will likely continue to do so for a long while. I do want to convert her crib into a toddler bed for nap time but that's still a little ways off. I started putting the older sibs into their converted cribs around 17-18 months? I have no desire to switch up a routine that has taken us through 3 kids before.
Milestones: I seriously don't even know where to start. I shared that Tatum is walking. Of course, that's always a major, major toddler achievement. After taking her first steps before her first birthday she slowly but surely started getting up by herself, taking a step or two, and then promptly falling back to the ground. Watching her stand up, take steps, and actively walk all around the house is pure joy for the rest of us. In addition to walking, her language is also expanding. She can say "more" and we heard her use that appropriately when I asked if she wanted more butternut squash one day this week. Tatum can give hugs when you ask for them (they are the cutest thing ever), and she's pointing at everything. Every sound, every new exciting thing in her view -- she's pointing. She definitely uses her vocal cords when she wants to be heard and she kicks her little feet, face down on the carpet (usually), and will sort of throw little tot fits when she's unhappy about something. I declare that last part a milestone but she can show us when she's upset! She also knows what "ups" are and will reach for her daddy or me to be picked up. You got your MMR shot this past month and your hep a shot too. You handled them so bravely and I feel so strongly about our choice to make sure that you are vaccinated and safe. They also drew blood to check your iron levels -- all labs were normal and perfect, just like you.
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