Feeding: We have a pretty solid routine that does end up with half of Tatum's food on the floor... but she likes what she likes and she tries nearly everything we offer her. Not much has changed since my last update but I do feel like she's adding more staples to her meals and her snacks. We also offer whole milk and water just as often as Tatum will allow (never more than the recommended amount where milk is concerned). Lately, it's been dutch pancakes, grapes, and whole milk toasted coconut yogurt for breakfast. Some type of pasta (edamame, chickpea, or whole grain), some type of protein, cucumbers, and a fruit arrangement for lunch, and then for dinner Tatum eats whatever we eat -- this week it was Italian sausages and pasta one night, salmon/rice/avocado, tacos, breakfast for dinner, and a fundraiser event for the kids' school. I love that we can make all of her meals hit every food group and she'll entertain us with whatever we serve her.
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. ** Nothing here remains unchanged other than the time of day that Tatum chooses to nap** She totally got rid of parent pick-up naps in the car (sad day) and she prefers to fall asleep either on the way home from picking up the girls or when I put her in my carrier once we are inside.
Milestones: I love this phase. SO. so much. Tatum is mimicking us! Yes, she will copy what we do. Pointing to her head and her eyes. She will also cover her eyes when she is playing peek-a-b00. I've noticed a lot of empathy in our sweet girl. If someone is crying or has a sad face she will go over and hug them. And not some casual hug. She will hug them and pat their shoulder with her little hand. Another empath! I love it so, so much. Tatum has become incredibly close with her brother and watching her walk up to him, talk, and then cuddle with him while playing or just give him kisses and hugs... we literally melt! This last week Tatum has allowed for the t.v. screen to catch her eyes and though we don't offer screen time for her, it's really neat to watch her pause and realize, "Hey, something is going on here." In addition to noticing screens, our girl is trying to master stair climbing. STAIRS ARE MY MOM FEAR. Legit. I am so nervous and I freak out internally every single time Tatum gets close to the stairs. If you've followed me for a while you might know why... Tatum's walking is absolutely beautiful! She takes off whenever and wherever in our home. I still can't believe how quickly that happens.
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