The joys of having a Toddler

Abbie has been quite the handful lately, with school finals and the holidays both Devin and I have been at our wits ends trying to find patience some days. We had her 18 month doctor appointment and she has yet another ear infection. We are hoping that they will start becoming less although if we have any more this season the doctor wants to discuss having tubes put in. She is finally getting some more teeth in, she has 3 coming in on the bottom and 2 more on top. Besides that we are getting more things ready for her sister to come and I think she is realizing that changes are about to happen. I'm nervous for how she will do with a new baby around and really hope she doesn't freak out too much.
Her vocabulary increases everyday and I am constantly amazed (and shocked) and what she can say and understand. Although we have to really watch what we say around her now as she has already said a few unchoice words. lol

Devin had scouts the other night and as he said bye and left Abbie came running out of her room saying "Dada bye bye" with her coat and shoes in hand. It was too cute. She wasn't too happy when she had to stay home with mom though.

I love that she has hair long enough to do cute things with now, and every morning she will run into the bathroom saying "pretty" and let me do her hair. Its fun and a nice bonding time. She also loves taking the comb and brushing her baby dolls hair.

She finally said "Love you" the other day which was adorable and brought tears to my eyes. Its amazing the joy kids can bring to you and how with one word they can melt your heart.

I'm so excited for Christmas this year and can't wait to see the excitement of opening presents and getting new toys/clothes. When you ask her what Santa says she says as loud as possible "HO HO HO" and loves pointing out any Santa's she sees in stores or on decorations and clothes. She also LOVES all the Christmas lights that are out. She is constantly saying "ligh ligh" and pointing out the window every time we drive anywhere.

Even with as much of a pain she can be I seriously am loving this stage of her life and watching as she learns new things and develops new tricks. I still can't get over that my 'baby' is a toddler.