18 Month Stats & Easter Egg Hunt!

Ella had her 18 month well visit today- she is growing like a weed!  She's getting taller and skinnier.
Weight 25.4 pounds (55%)
Height 33 inches (90%)

I think the best thing he said was that (a) we could lower her milk intake from 24 down to 20 oz. a day and (b) we can start buying regular milk as long as we feed her lots of eggs and a bit of fish.  We've been spending a fortune buying that organic DHA/Omega 3 milk, and at 24 ounces a day, we go through it FAST.  Her ped said he doesn't think it's necessary to buy that kind, especially since it's a ton more expensive then regular milk...yippee!!  He also said even though she's quite lean, we can switch her to lowfat or 1% milk.

In other development news, not only has she started saying "no" and "uh oh" a lot, she is also now telling Rylee to "shut up" when Rylee barks.  That's right, my 18 month old is saying SHUT UP.  Great parenting skills we've got, huh?  She won't say the word "eat", yet she'll say "shut up", which I think she's maybe heard twice in her life???  Lesson learned.

We also had our Easter party/ egg hunt with our mommy group today.  The GOOD: Ella has never had chocolate so when she'd open up an egg with chocolate in it, she'd throw it on the ground and look for one with puffs or goldfish in it that she could snack on!  (She wouldn't collect eggs and put them in her basket...she would open one, see what was inside, throw it on the ground, go for another).  The BAD:  Ella is TERRIFIED of the Easter Bunny.  Terrified.  She would not let me put her down, and when the bunny came near us, she literally started shaking.  I felt so bad for her.  I'm so bummed because I *really* want to get a photo with the Easter Bunny at Fashion Island, but I'm scared I'll traumatize her.  Will it traumatize her if I force her screaming and crying to sit on the bunny's lap for a photo???

Despite the bunny trauma (I have to admit those costumes are freaky looking), she had lots of fun with her friends...

*SALE* Items!

I'm no longer making bibs, burp cloths, loveys or blankets so they are all on sale!  I'll put shipping costs, but of course if you live nearby, we can just meet up. :)  I'm not going to be listing these on Etsy so just leave me a comment or email me if you are interested!  They make GREAT baby shower and meeting the new baby gifts. 

PRICES 

Bibs: Originally $7.75 each; now only $6 each!  Buy 2 or more OR a bib and burp cloth, and they are only $5 each!!!! (shipping for one = $2.25; for two = $3.00; contact me for more than 2 items)

Burp cloths: Originally $7 each; now only $6 each!  Buy 2 or more OR a bib and burp cloth, and they are only $5 each!!!! (shipping for one = $2.25; for two = $3.00; contact me for more than 2 items)

Loveys: Originally $10.50 each; now only $8.00 each! (shipping for one = $2.25; for two = $3.00; contact me for more than 2 items)

Blankets: Originally $40.00 each; now only $30.00 each! (shipping = $4.50)

AVAILABLE ITEMS
*I do have multiples of some of these so if you need more than 1 of the same thing, just ask!

Sushi bib with minky dot backing (bib ONLY- burp cloth not available)


Pink geometric bib with white terry cloth backing AND lovey with super soft swirl backing


Blue geometric bib with white terry cloth backing AND burp cloth AND lovey


Jungle animal bib with minky dot backing (bib ONLY- burp cloth not available)


NYC taxicab bib with white terry cloth backing AND burp cloth


Cowboy boot bib with white terry cloth backing AND burp cloth


Brown/blue circle dot bib with minky dot backing



Sailboat bib with minky dot backing (bib only- burp cloth not available)


Brown/pink damask bib with minky dot backing


Pink/silver modern bib with white terry cloth backing


Pink/brown/cream geometric flower bib with brown terry cloth backing (bib ONLY- burp cloth not available)


Green/cream dot burp cloth


Pink polka dot lovey with super soft swirl backing


Toddler size brown/blue dot *water resistant* fronts with minky dot OR terry cloth backing


Beautiful shades of green damask with hot pink rick rack trim & super soft swirl backing blanket (approximately 29.5"x29.5")


Pink/brown damask with super soft swirl backing blanket

Sold Dresses...

Now that the Spring Boutique is over (it was definitely less than crowded so not many sales- boo), I can concentrate on fulfilling all my order from you lovely ladies!  Since most of the orders were made via email or in person, I just want to make sure I have everyone's orders correct- please let me know if I missed you, or I have your order wrong, as I want to start sewing tomorrow...

Laura R.: two 18-24  month short sleeve peasant dresses (seersucker/navy polka & black damask/red)- PAID

Julie B.: long sleeve peasant in Kleo/diamond eye (did you want 18-24 or 2T?)- $34

Jen M.: bird with black polka yoke dress (2T)- PAID

Lindley: two blue/red rose with red polka yoke dresses (2T & 0-3 months)- $70
*L, the 2T is two sizes bigger than the one Ella was wearing in the photo even though I said I'd go just one bigger- I want to make sure it fits her in July!

June: donut with pink polka pillowcase dress (2T)- $25

Ericka: circus pillowcase dress (5T)- PAID

Molly: black damask with red sleeves and bottom short sleeve peasant (18-24 months)- $30

Julie U.: two short sleeve peasant; black damask & aqua damask (12-18 months)- $60

PAYMENT: It's easiest for me if you pay via paypal rather than check.  As long as you have a paypal account witih your bank account attached to it or a paypal balance (as opposed to paying via paypal with a credit card or debit card in which case they charge you) AND you pay to my PERSONAL email account (not my littlechickenbaby yahoo account because it's a business account), Paypal will not charge you to transfer money to a friend.  If you don't have a Paypal account, you can pay with a check. :)

**BTW, if anyone wants a matching diaper cover, they are $10 (without ruffles, $15 with ruffles).  They will ship free with any dress order!

I'm going to try to ship them/ get them to you very soon, and I'd love to see photos of your adorable girls wearing the dresses!