Evelynne's 22 Month Update.

 

Dearest Evelynne, Thoughts about you turning 22 Months is so bittersweet to me.. Actually, you growing up in general is bittersweet! Knowing that you're going to be two in November makes me want to sit in a corner and eat oreo cookies and have flashbacks of remembering you so tiny and new. And yet, I love watching you grow. It's a blessing being able to watch you develop your own personality, learning new things, and discovering the world around you! You help me see the beauty in ordinary things. 

Evelynne's 22 Month update.

 

Evelynne Loves: Walks, collecting leaves and rocks, painting and anything artistic, Running, playgrounds with big slides and swings that go high, dancing, doing things by herself, reading and being read to, taking selfies on mommy's phone, Driving, starbucks dates,Morning cuddles, Minnie Mouse and stuffed animals

Clothes and diaper sizes: You are now a 2t and even a 3t in some things. Your ped always says you're tall and thin. You now wear a size five in diapers.

 

 

Evelynne doesn't like:Being told she can't do something,time outs & bed time

Favorite foods:

  peaches, oatmeal, shredded cheese, Ice cream, fruit snacks, whole grain crackers, chocolate & white milk, my latte when you're sneaky enough to get a hold of it when I'm not looking, chicken nuggets

 

What's new this month:

You are seriously a talker now! Even though you still speak your language a lot you can still say and understand words. I can't even keep up with how many words you can say now. You just woke up one morning and decided you were going to start talking.  It's wonderful I must say!

I've had to learn to start being much more strict with you as hard as it is. After that scare of you disregarding me telling you to come here you decided you were going to test my limits and run out into the street! Thankfully I caught you before you ran into the busy intersection but it scared me to tears and I'd rather be strict with you then you not listening to me when you need too!

You are officially coming to me now when you need a diaper change!!! It makes me so much more excited to change you because I no longer have to chase you around and deal with your kicking and screaming self. I'm also well aware that this is a sign of potty training ready?? :)

 

You are becoming mommy's little homemaker! Whenever you see me with a mixing bowl and apron you are ready to help! I don't let you mess around with the eggs or anything but you love to put the flour in the bowl and help me mix. I love baking with you! You also like to bake in your kitchen. You even wash your hands with your fake sink.. Mommy's teaching you well. :)

What we keep in our toddler bag.

I feel like once Evelynne turned one we've had to re-do our baby bag and transfer it into a toddler bag. We had to take stuff out and put stuff in. I honestly thought once Evelynne was a toddler I'd be able to toss the baby bag and go back to my hand held purse! Someone was in denial ;)

I may be one of those moms who over over thinks and over prepares things. But I always say I'd rather be over packed for things then to need it and not have it. Like the time I went to Evelynne's first doctors appointment and crazy me forgot to bring diapers when when had an unexpected surprise.. The very first of many mommy embarrassments/guilt.

Though toddlers aren't as needy as newborns... wait, scratch that! I think sometimes they're needier! So, my toddler back may be heavier then my newborn bag haha!

Here are my toddler bag needs:

Diapers, cream & wipes// Of course, we won't stop packing these until Evelynne's potty trained and even after I'll probably still have wipes on hand. However, we've been able to decrease on the amount of diapers we carry depending on where we're going. I normally just pack 2-4 diapers when we go places like Church/ the store/ play date and pack way more when we go to events that last all day.

Snacks// I have a snack for the go jar in my kitchen to just grab and put in her bag quickly. I'll buy bags of whole grain chips, dry fruits, veggie sticks, popcorn, and her favorite fruit snacks and separate them into little lunch bags so all we have to do is grab and go. I don't normally leave snacks in the toddler back because I usually forget about them and they end up expiring... Yes, I'm not the greatest at cleaning out bags.

Toys & books// Because I can be forgetful sometimes and forget to bring her toys and books when we go out to dinner or somewhere else where we need to be quietly occupied I keep books and toys in the bag. It not only saves me time but for her it's like she has a new book and toy every time we go out because she doesn't usually play with them at home unless she finds her way in the bag.

Epi Pens// Due to the cashew intake  incident back in June and our over night stay at the hospital I will not leave the house without these bad boys. I take these and the practice one for anyone who's watching her.

Extra change of clothes// Because my girl is just messy haha.

I hope this post helps and I'm soo looking forward to reading your posts! They may make my Toddler bag even heavier and give me huge muscles!!

  What are your favorite toddler diaper bag essentials?  Check out the other mama's blogs for even more ideas!  And be sure to link up with us below if you also have a post on this.  

The Not Quite Military Wife// Like a Morning Cup of Coffee//  Meet the Sullivan's

 From Here to Eternity//  Pig and Dac//   Everyday Love

A Cowboy's Life// Life of Faith//  Foxy's Domestic Side//  My Delicious Adventure

Oct 2:     Toddler Diaper Bag Essentials 

Oct 9:     Learning to love your post-pregnancy body

Oct 16:   Busy Toddler Activities

Oct 23:   Keeping in Shape While Caring for a Toddler

Oct 30:   Sick Day Tips

Nov 6:    How to Not Lose Your Patience with your Toddler

Nov 13:  Favorite Toddler Outings

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I apologize for pretty much disappearing for the Month of September and being distant since April! I promise I have not lost my passion for writing but I think about it every day and the wonderful people I've met that quickly became close friends through this blogging experience. I tell Leon a lot that blogging is my social life. :)

I've taken an unexpected break in September. I didn't plan it but it just happened. I've been out just enjoying a beautiful beginning of fall month with my sweet Evelynne who is loving the cool weather and is loving the falling leaves even more! During my only break of the day instead of being on the computer I've been sipping pumpkin spice lattes and reading.... or catching up on the latest of Once upon a time. I've also been busy this month battling yucky colds, trying to figure out Motherhood as it has reached a new season in life, catching up on laundry, and slowly getting more prepared for  sweet baby L. My goal is to be ready for her completely by November because during and after November will be so crazy due to Evelynne's 2nd Birthday, Thanksgiving, my brother having his first kid!!, and in December, well that's when she's due! December also happens to be Christmas and our third anniversary. I'm trying not to go crazy thinking about it haha! Just prepare yourselves for many overgramming.

I really am trying to get back in the blogging. It's strange even though not blogging much in September has been relaxing and even nice at times I've felt like apart of me was missing.. Like I wasn't feel fulfilled. I've been praying about why that was and I really believe it's because blogging is a way for me to unplug as a mama and pour all my ramblings out so they're not stuck in my mind.

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