15 months old

Dear Daddy,

Guess who's fifteen months old?

Fabulous me!

And I'm a very healthy girl: 24 lb 15 oz (80th %) and 31 inches tall (67th %).  Wow!  I've also added uh-oh and night-night ("ni-ni") to my vocabulary, and I can sign "more please."  And speaking of more...  I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that milk out of cup needs to be cold.  {sigh}  Mom's been at her wit's end trying to get me to drink it cold, so I gave in and told her that if she'd add some yummy yogurt to the milk, I'd guzzle it down.  She told me I must have gotten your negotiation skills.

And I have a new favorite toy - Jude's Cozy Coupe.  Love. It.  All I have to do is lift up my feet, make a little whimper, and Jude will push me all around the house. 

{When he's not looking I like to steal away on his truck, too, although my balance issues don't let me last too long!} 

My attention span is still pretty short, which makes me a very busy girl throughout the day!  Jude's great about keeping up with me, though, and makes sure I don't get into too much trouble. 

It's been crazy hot outside this summer, so we don't get out much.  Sometimes I like to go to the front window and dream about what it'd be like to play outside.  Mom says that one day I'll be old enough to stay up past 7:30pm, and then maybe I can play outside with the big kids once it's cooled down.  Someday...

{Obviously it's not too bad of a deal, this whole "staying inside" business.  I'm cool and happy!}

Of course the best thing about looking out the window is seeing you come home, Daddy!  You're my favorite person in the whole world and the only recipient of my squeals of glee!  



I've got to mention my newest adventure, too - WALKING!!  I'm getting to be a pro at it, Daddy, walking up to ten steps in a row now!  Go me!  Jude's world is about to change with my latest skill, and Mom had better get some new runnin' shoes - ha!  Can you believe how much your baby girl is growing?!

Love you like {warm} milk,

Emily

First Steps!

Dear Emily,

This week you officially took your first steps!  On Saturday you showed off a couple of steps at the baby shower we hosted, then yesterday I was able capture a few steps on video, and today you're taking four to five steps in a row all on your own!  Such a big girl!!  You are so proud of yourself, and we are SO proud of you, sweet Em!  You'll be running in no time, so your brother had better get ready! 

{I'll post some videos/pics soon.}

Love you like adorably chubby toes,

Mommy

Kids say the cutest things!

Dear Jude,

One of my favorite things about you at this age is hearing you talk.  And talk.  And talk.  All. Day. Long.  You have the most precious way of talking, and the things that come out of your mouth are just too cute sometimes!  Here are some of mine and Daddy's favorites at the moment:

• Said to Daddy each morning as he leaves for work: "Bye, Daddy!  Go to work again?  Got your coffee?  Keys?  Phone?  See you later!  Ciao!" {and sometimes you add in "Gonna miss you!" just for effect}
• Typical greetings for Emily: "Good morning, Pwecious"; "Hey girl"; "Hi Emme"
• "Wuv you"
• "Hey Jude, don't be afwaid..."  {sung, of course}
• "Emme's a girl, Mommy's a girl, Jude's a big boy, Daddy's a honey."
• "Red light means STOP."  What does a green light mean? "Go." What does a yellow light mean? "Go fast."
• A typical prayer at dinner: "Thank you God...food...bwessings...Amen!"
• "Sorry, Mommy."  {and the way you say it reminds me of Gilbert from Anne of Green Gables.}
• "Please," "thank you," and "welcome" are all becoming much more common these days.
• Trying to get my attention: "Oh Mom!  Oh Mom!"  {pause} "Oh Shara!"
• "Jesus is awive!!!"  and "Hey! Jesus wuvs me!" 
• Getting into your Cruiser car: "I going to the bank.  Need money.  See you later."
• Anytime there is someone singing on TV: "My 'tar, Mom.  Need my 'tar."  {guitar}
• "Good night.  Sweet dweams."
• "My pleasure."
• "Chocolate is my favorite."  {when asked what kind of donut he'd like}

Dad and I could add a million more to that list, but at least there are a few for us to remember.  I love you sweet boy and love hearing your precious voice every day, even if it is all day long.  {smile} 

Love you like...well...YOU!

Mommy