What's Bug Up To???

It's time for a Caitlin Bug Update:

*First, I'm not even sure how she got the nickname "Caitlin Bug" but it has somehow stick and we continue to call her "bug"...and I am a mom who doesn't like when moms give kids nicknames...oh well....  (But I do have one pet peeve that I will NEVER allow...when someone calls one of my kids "Sissy" for sister.  Nails.  On.  Chalkboard!)

*She loves dancing and music.  We did gymnastics, but all she wanted to do was hang out by the stereo and dance.  She loved Mommy and Me Dance, so I think we'll be doing that again soon.

*She LOVES wearing sunglasses.  It's the first thing she grabs when she gets out of bed and she wears them all day and night.  It's so cute!

*She still loves all things Elmo.  It's one of her first words!

*She loves carbs!  Toast, bread, rice, etc!   And she loves fruits and veggies.  However, she's not a big fan of meat...we are working on adding more protein to her diet.

*She loves Abigail, and is actually the leader of the two of them.  She tends to dictate what they play, where they play, etc.  It's funny because even at this young age, I can see she's going to be more of a leader in the classroom. 

*Saying that she's a "leader" is a teacher's way of telling parents they have a strong-willed child on their hands...and we know that!  Caitlin does what she wants, when she wants.  It becomes a challenge at times, like when you are trying to look good in front of someone and she decides she's not going to go along with you...but I have embraced her strong-willed personality...most of the time!

*She is starting speech (STUPID United Healthcare isn't approving it, so it's going to make things more difficult, but she starts Monday so I'm excited.  I love healthcare insurace.I mean, she has a 45% delay in speech and they say "No!"...what is wrong with this country's health care...I digress).  We can't wait to give her more tools to tell us what she wants.  She obviously knows and wants more ways to tell us!  She says "Mama" "Dada" and "Elmo" clearly.  She also repeats a lot of sounds and mimics a lot of words when we say them first!

*She is 21 months old and weighs 24 lbs!  God love my kids and their skinny genes!  :)  She's in 18 months clothes.  She's tall, but not as tall as Abigail, so hopefully pants fit her this winter.

*She always wants to have her shoes on.  She does not like textures on her feet!  She's the kid at the pool with the sandals on.

*Speaking of the pool, she loves swimming.  She has no fear and she'll jump right in, even if I'm not looking.  We spent a great summer at the pool!!!!

*We LOVE our lil Bug to pieces!!!!!

Only a few more months till our "baby" isn't as much of a baby....but it is fun to think about all the future holds for our "baby" and our family!!!!