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.
