Jon has taken to calling Rose, "Rosie Roo KaChoo" and it is starting to catch on. For some reason it seems to fit this little girl's personality... sweet and goofy. Man I love this little girl. She has all of us, including Asher, wrapped around her little finger and knows how to get what she wants using her feminine charms... and if that fails... tantrums. She is getting really good at tantrums.
This picture was taken way back at Thanksgiving. She is riding the American Girl doll horse at my dad's house. She figured this out herself. Like I said... she is sort of a goof.
All ready to go cross- country skiing. She loves it. Asher on the other hand screams the whole way. We tried to take them a few weeks ago and it took us an hour to go 1/4th of a mile because Asher decided he didn't want to ride on the sled and that he wanted to walk. He kept sinking in the snow and screaming the whole time. We've since got him a fancier sled and he likes it a bit more. Hopefully Rose keeps up her love of cross country skiing because we would love it if one day we made it a family tradition.
Wearing Asher's underwear... don't ask.
We think that Rose might have a milk allergy because for the last several months she has had a really runny nose, runny stools, and was throwing up a lot-- at least once or twice a day. A few weeks ago a friend was talking about her little boy and his milk allergy and a little light bulb went off in my head. As I was researching milk allergies I also found that one of the tell-tell signs of a milk allergy is that it is a child's favorite food. The article I read said that children with food allergies often crave the foods they are allergic to. Rose is a milk and cheese-a-holic.
We've taken her off cows milk the last few weeks and it really seems to be helping. She has stopped throwing up and doesn't have a runny nose anymore. Yesterday though I gave her some pudding that had milk in it-- I caved and gave into a tantrum-- and a few hours her runny nose was back. I'm thinking we are on to something with this.
Do you think she will hate me some day for posting this picture?
Oh, well.
I know it seems WAY early but Rose has really been interested in potty training lately. Several times a day she pats her bottom and says "poo". At first I ignored her thinking she was way to little to start using the potty, but then just a few minutes after she told me she was "poo" she pooped her pants. It has happened several times since. I've been trying to put her on the potty now when she tells me she needs to go. She's only gone once-- and that was sort of fluke-- but I think she is getting ready.
Is 17 and half months way too early to be potty training? I've heard that girls sometimes are ready much earlier than boys. Any suggestions on this one?
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Nah. If she wants to go potty, let her. :) My Isabel is the same age as your Rose and she is hilarious also. Keeps me busy, that is for sure. On your milk allergy thing: have you tried raw milk? That is all mine can drink, if we buy store bought milk it causes all sorts of issues, bad poopies, tummy aches, etc. Raw milk is better for you anyway. Google it and find out for yourself. Raw milk, some juice, and water is all we drink around here. Your Rose really is precious.
What a doll! And I just say, if she wants to go potty, then let her! :) Be sure to post an update and your strategy! I read about early potty training(15-18 months) with Alana, but she was not ready until after 2. Charlotte is not ready yet either.
I've been pottying Willow since she was 3months old. It's not like we've caught every wee/poo and especially now I'm very pregnant she wears a nappy most of the time. But she has always understood the concept... if she can, she does.
My sister who was/is extremely strong willed, potty trained herself at 14mths according to my mother. She refused to wear nappies, and would take them off (even at night) My mum said it was really difficult to trust that such a small person was ready... but she was. I'm sure they didn't catch every incident, but who does when they first start out?
Oh -- and I've heard the exact opposite said -- that boys are easier than girls, so I reckon it's down to personality :) Clever little one you have there!
I thought my Mom was crazy when she was telling me to put panties on Allisen at like 18 - 19 months. I waited a few months but she was definitely ready early and did great once I put her in panties. Good luck :).
You're right on with the milk allergy. My Oliver does and he is a CHEESE-LOVER! It's sad actually. He adores all things milk-based.
She's a cutie!
What charming pictures! That is one photogenic girl you have there!
I agree with Christy about the raw milk thing. But it can be pretty expensive depending on where you live ($10 a gallon here in AZ). I would just recommend you stay away from soy milk. There have been studies about the effects of soy. Some of which include reproduction issues. Like, not being able to have kids. Scary stuff. So do either rice or almond milk. Good luck. Those dietary issues can be so frustrating.
Have you ever met the Goat man at Maceys? He is almost always there during the day, wandering around with boxes in his cart. He sells goat milk for little kids who have allergies to cows milk. If you don't know who he is, I'll get his card next time I see him. He's a funny old guy.
My cousin's little girl (who is 9 now) trained at 19 months. Some kids are just born over achievers! :)
She is too cute! My sister potty trained most of her kids at about 18 months. She used the book my parents used for us when we were kids: http://www.amazon.com/Toilet-Training-Less-Than-Day/dp/0671693808 I used it with Eden, but was too scared and lazy to try it that early. A lady in our old ward in Sugarhouse (I can't remember her name) said two of her kids basically potty trained themselves around that age.
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