TriGirl14: 16 Months!

Zurianna is a whopping 16 months old! I was trying to think of what to post for her 16 month birthday, but we haven't had any new major milestones since walking (14-15 months). They say they usually work on mastering one thing before moving on to others. She has definitely been mastering her running. She loves when I tell her I am going to chase her and run after her. It's not as much fun having her chase me, because she will start to chase me then will frequently stop and run back the other way so I can chase her!

She doesn't have any new words this month, but has been overusing the word "dat", as in "what's that????" Over and over again. She continues to point and say "dat, dat, dat, dat....." pretty much all day long. I'm sure this will soon be replaced by "why, why, why....?" With equal annoyance!

I always say how impressive it is as they are starting to become little people. Things that I never really noticed with my nephews and nieces. For instance we were reading a book the other day and there was a picture of a small tractor in the background. She of course asked me "dat??" I told her it was a tractor. We turned the page and she flipped back and said "dat??"pointing to the tractor. So, I told her it's a tractor. And she starts making her "vroom" noises and then drives a pretend car with her hand across her belly (where I always drive cars on her). I have no idea how she knows what a tractor is, I assume maybe she could tell by the wheels...? I don't know. But it was pretty impressive.

Zuri has also had a massive "vision" improvement. Meaning, she spots EVERYTHING and then wants it. Literally, anything that is anywhere that can be seen, if it is something she wants, she will point and yell "dat.." until I actually figure out what in the world she wants.

Pointing at cars.."dat? dat?"

Her favorite thing to do is still play peek-a-boo, she thinks it is so funny. She loves her cars and her little chair. She loves reading and will read to herself, however she is very specific about which book she wants, so we spend a lot of "dat..." time on finding the right book. Zuri really loves being outside and running around. She is very social and wants to go and play with the neighbors kids all the time. She waves at everyone, everywhere we go "hello" and "good bye."

16 Month Stats:
Height: not much change
Weight: 24lbs?
Clothing size: 2t
Shoe size: 4/5
Teeth: 4 (two bottom front teeth, one top front and one top side)

Likes:
Peek-a-boo
Jambalya
Veggies/potatoes/pasta from soup
Mandarine oranges
Strawberries
Potatoes with spicy seasoning
Eating from a plate other than her own
Likes getting food on a plate now (on her tray)
Carrying a bowl around with fruit in it
Crackers
Running around outside
Drinking from a water bottle
Children's museum/Library play time
DOGS!
Suckers

Dislikes:
Diaper changes
Clothing changes
Getting her hair done
Sitting still
Not getting what she wants
Mom not being with her

First time in her new rain coat!