17 Months old but no photos, sorry folks

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Dear Diary,
I'm thankful that Isla is starting month 18 on a healthy note because she has been sick this week and has spread the germ to both Colin and I. Right now Colin is in bed which is where I was yesterday. Other than this germ we are trying to get rid of, she's has had a good month. She's getting along well with the cats, she's great at entertaining herself and she is speaking more. She has become miss independent which is sometimes good but sometimes frustrating for us - I guess it's a sign she's growing up!
Her stats are:
Weight: 21.8 lbs - she's been off food this week and lost weight :-(
Height: 31 inches
Teeth: I THINK she has 16 but possibly 18 - we're waiting for at least 2 more molars.
New words: hat, cup, banana and a few others I can't think of right now. The good thing is if you say a new word she will at least try to say it.
Some of her favourite things: - tubby tub - she could stay in there all day and just this week will splash on her tummy. - throwing balls - mega blocks! Colin has showed her which round blocks to put together and when you pull them apart make a popping noise - she loves them! - Elmo and Elmo's World on Sesame Street - going for walks where she can actually walk and not sit in the stroller. - drinking from a straw sippy cup. - Bananas, we can never have enough in the house and that's pretty much all she has had to eat this week. - climbing onto everything esp. in and out of her high chair. That's all I can think of right now - my brain is still mush after being sick yesterday but during her 18th month of life she could be doing the following:
Most toddlers should be able to . . . Start to climb and explore - done Respond to simple directions - very well Enjoy certain games - ring-around- rosey Like to ride toys - not so much but she does it
Some toddlers will probably be able to . . . Say up to 10 or 15 words - getting close to 15 Become picky about certain foods - YES! Separation anxiety lessens - never a problem Run well - YES, watch out for walls! Uses certain words regularly - done
Some toddlers could possibly be able to . . . Talk more clearly Kick ball in forward direction Like to sort toys String more words together to make phrases or puts together pairs of words Brush teeth with help - done
I better run, it's quiet here and everyone knows that is not a good sign but before I sign off,
Well done Isla!