Dear Mercedes (or CeeCee as you like to call yourself!),
You are changing and learning so much every day it seems! You had your 18 month checkup on Wednesday (yes, a bit behind schedule) and you now weigh in at 22.5 lbs and measure 32". Still a shrimp! But an absolutely adorable one. Not to mention smart. The doctor was very impressed when we said you have 75-100 words. It honestly seems like every day you pick up something new - monkey, apple, pizza, cheese, CeeCee (for your name), etc. You love playing the naming game - where you point to a bunch of different things/people/animals and name them, or ask me to name them. You are quite the little adventurer - slides and climbing and walking down the stairs like a big girl. You are still a little shy at first in social situations (just like both your parents!) - but once you are comfortable you are fiercely opinionated and independent (like me) and stubborn and quick-tempered (like your father). It's really a joy to watch your unique little personality develop!
Love,
Mommy
