Marianne is 15 Months

Marianne turned 15 months on May 5! I am a little late posting her stats as we just saw the doctor for her check up. She weighs 19lbs 12oz, and is 29" long. She walks well and likes to climb, climb, and climb. She will dance to music in her own unique way. She becomes very animated when she sees animals or even pictures of animals that Evelyn makes at preschool. She especially likes ducks, elephants and monkeys. She still loves to brush her teeth. Any time we are near the bathroom, she still calls out "teeth teeth" and climbs the stool. She says "I poo poo" when her diaper is dirty. She likes to stack blocks and build towers, and will say "crash" when she knocks them down. She also enjoys putting things in and out - when she is in the mood this activity can last for a loooonnng time.

She is saying so many words and filling in the blanks for us with some of her favorite books. Evelyn teaches her words - Marianne likes to try to repeat what Evelyn teaches her. It is really sweet. Sometimes she will talk and talk and talk - and then Evelyn will look at me and giggle because for the most part, we have no idea what she is saying. She announces "pray" and folds her hands with a smile when we sit down to eat together. She has started saying "happy and sad" and making a scrunched up face in imitation of ours. Her demonstration of both emotions looks the same, but it is cute. She likes cradle roll. Her favorite stuffed animal is the pink "teddy," and she chews on him every night. She still only has 4 teeth, there are more hiding in her gumline but no more have come through.

She loved putting the hat on/off that Nana and Papa sent.

Here, Marianne is laughing at my happy and sad faces.


Evelyn modeling one of the fun hats Nana and Papa sent. They were a big hit with both sisters!


When Evelyn completed a chore card, and she requested to have Sugarfoot the bunny (from her preschool) come for a "sleepover" (as she calls it) for the weekend as her celebration. Sugarfoot stays with different children from school every weekend, and last weekend was our turn. He stayed in the pen and cage we set up for him, and was pretty neat and tidy. Evelyn really enjoyed having him, but it was also nice to take him back on Monday (yeah!).