SOC: Bringing up Baby
They say that bringing up a girl is different from bringing up a boy. After having two boys and now a girl I do notice that there is quite a bit of difference. For once she screams way more then her brothers. I seriously don’t remember them being so noisy at this age.
It has been a joy staying home and watch Tiger girl grow from a tiny infant to a feisty 18 month old toddler she has really changed a lot this past 1.5 yrs. From toothless grins to a 7.5 teeth smile there has been rapid development in my little girl. She now is able to follow simple instructions and seems extremely mature for her age. I guess with two older brothers at home to learn from it must have accelerated her development.
At 18 months old she is able to do the following
- Self feed using fork and spoon. It still is a bit messy and I do need to guide her at times but it’s great that she is eating independently.
- simple
- Is able to call and address everyone of the family including grandparents.
- Speaks in 2-3 word sentences. ” Nana (She call’s herself that) wants Cheese!!”, ” Please.. Mummy.. Thank You etc”
- can follow simple instructions spoken to her in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Knows how to clear up after herself. Will bring her bowl/cutlery into the kitchen after finishing her food. Throws the tissues/ boxes into the dustbin after drinking/using it.
- Keeps her shoes in the shoe rack when we come home after going out.
- Helps me around the house when I do the laundry,keeps things after using.
I feel girls are more caring and considerate as compared to boys as she will happily bring me my pair of shoes before we leave the house and she loves coming up to give me hugs and kisses when she sees me. My boys never did that at this age.
March 18, 2012 @ 5:25 pm
Can’t agree more “girls are more caring and considerate as compared to boys “.
So sweet of her, especially the last 3 points. My elder boy doesn’t do that. You are going to have a great helper with house chore
March 18, 2012 @ 7:06 pm
I had a girl first, then a boy. So I can say they are definitely different than one another even at almost 5 and 7. My girl acts like a teenager and gives her opinion freely. 🙂 My son is stubborn. I think these traits might be more from me than their dad. 🙂
Enjoy! Visiting from vb.
Regina
http://www.thecrazynutsmom.com
March 18, 2012 @ 10:56 pm
@Regina,
Ditto on the stubborn traits coming from the dad 🙂
March 18, 2012 @ 8:04 pm
I definitely notice a distinct difference between my boy and girl, but its not necessarily in the kindness department. My boy is equally considerate and loving, he just expresses it differently than my girl, and much, much louder!! Its his energy level that is ten times what my girls ever was and impulse control seems to also be a challenge, where my girl is more likely to think things through. I don’t know if its gender differences or their personalities. Either way, its a blessing to be able to compare. 🙂
March 18, 2012 @ 8:20 pm
I could see the differance between boys and girls and FOR ME -I’m glad I had the girl first–she was MUCH louder! and a bit crazier at times but also very helpful with household work& a love bug.
My son was very very quite, for a wile he was a hugger…not its like pulling teeth, and right as I’m writing this my daughter is hanging on my chair…the twwn years are comming so I no its NOT going to last….but I love it NOW!!
Poping in with vB M2R
March 18, 2012 @ 8:29 pm
I don’t have children, but I will always wonder: is there a natural difference between a baby boy and a baby girl, or is the difference caused by something about the way they’re raised?
March 18, 2012 @ 10:54 pm
@Erin,
I feel that it’s a natural difference as I as for my case I try to raise all of them the same.
March 18, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
I agree with you on the girls are way louder than boys… my boy is the oldest and the girls came after him. They have a noise level rivaling a class of toddlers!!! They are always singing, dancing and talking. But I disagree with you about girls being more caring. My boy is the most caring and compassionate human being, all three of them are but her takes the cake!!!! I think, in that regard it depends on the person him/herself. Tiger girl looks super cute.
March 18, 2012 @ 10:53 pm
@Susi,
It’s great that your boy is more caring then his sisters. My boys take after their dad so they are not as expressive as my gal.
March 18, 2012 @ 11:15 pm
I have to say that my baby boy has always been extremely sweet and loving. I’m proud to call him a mama’s boy. And I remember 18 months being right around the time when it really started to get fun. Enjoy!
March 19, 2012 @ 1:17 am
It’s funny the differences we notice between our children – some because they are opposite sexes, and some because they are just individuals. My daughter is my oldest, and her speech was more advanced than my son’s at the same age, but he is very clever in other ways. He’s also VERY loud! (I thought that was just a “boy thing” until I read your post:).
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 3:37 am
Nana wants cheese it too cute! It must depend on the personalities. I have a boy and even at seven I am still getting hugs and kisses everyday.
March 19, 2012 @ 5:17 am
The screaming sounds like her fighting for attention. I can only imagine with her being the youngest of the three. My son, who’s now five & an only child raises his voice to get my attention when hubby is trying to tell me something. He hates to wait his turn ~ Sounds like you have a lovely family – Enjoy!
March 19, 2012 @ 9:05 am
@Monika,
Yes..she loves fighting for attention with her brothers. It’s really loud when all 3 are at it.. make me wish that I have earplugs.
March 19, 2012 @ 9:47 am
So her personality matches her cuteness – adorable all around … and she sounds like a super smart little girl too.
Beauty and brains!
March 19, 2012 @ 2:49 pm
Oh yes! My girl is very chatty and loud compared to my boy who is more quiet and reserved (ehem like me!)