This was quite the picture to take. Let me tell you - you wouldn't stop moving for this picture. You wanted to hug your dog (which you LOVE doing all the time) and pull off the sticker. I always try to trick you when I put it on...but lately it has not been working. You know it comes off. Let's just say that sticker was DONE for by the time it was over. You can see by this picture -that you are on the move. Your hand is even moving in this picture!
That being said, you really are a very calm, patient little girl. You love watching the iPAD and seeing the PBS shows (Martha's Dog seems to be your favorite - but you like Elmo and your dad prefers Dinosaur Train). In the mornings, you are extra snuggly and watching these shows always is a hit. You also LOVE books....specifically any book about a dog. Now, when you see books about dogs, you try to hug and kiss them in the book. The iPad is a slobbery mess. While Lila isn't always my favorite...it's amazing how much you love her. The biggest word you say is DOG and you chase her around the house just trying to get a hug and kiss from her. You'll bend down next to her and kiss her general area.
Your language has improved over the last month - mostly in sign language. You know how to say please, thank you, more, milk and all done. You say "ma-ma" and "da-da", "dog", "more", "bye" and "up". You often say other things....but we aren't quite sure what they are. Your comprehension is crazy. We ask if you want a bath and you climb on the stairs....knowing where the bathtub is. You also have figured out how to throw tantrums. One weekend was specifically bad - but we are chalking that up to teething...since you've been pretty happy the last couple weeks.
The sleep area is one you are still great at. You take an hour nap (not super long) and then sleep 11.5/12 hours a night. We've moved your bedtime to 7PM so that you sleep until 6:30AM. As far as eating...you are smart. You know that if you hold out, we'll always give you yogurt...which you absolutely love. You are a big fan of any meat....suprisingly like sour things (you ate a lemon slice....so odd....)....you like pickles too:) Other than that - we really try to give you whatever we are eating. Many nights that does mean that you are eating a lone ...but we'll work on that.
This last month we spent a couple weekends in St. Cloud - where you picked out your Easter Dress and just played with family. You really are the center of attention when you are there. Other than that, we really didn't go far this last month - you've been enjoying daycare and just playing with mom and dad. We are so excited to have it be nicer out and be able to take you outside to play. You really enjoy being outside!
Over this last year Grace, you have been so loved. It's amazing how much attention you get (deservedly) and how much everyone just centers a piece of their world around you. You are the most loving and happy girl. Your smile lights up everyone's world. I only hope that you continue to know this and grow up with the solidity is knowing that you are so very loved.
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