This evening while folding laundry I handed Allison one of her socks because she loves to put them on. Well, she asked for one of Daddy's socks too - she wore both. She then asked for, "clothes." So I gave her one of my t-shirts - which looked like a long lovely dress on her! Then she grabbed both of my hands and said, "Dance Mama." I obliged - we spent a good twenty minutes spinning around the kitchen holding hands and dancing. I know I will always remember that smiling, laughing face looking up at me!
Later we went into the bedroom where I have been cleaning out the closet. She grabbed a large gift bag and asked me to open it up. She then said, "Rock me to sleep." She laid there with her eyes closed, laughing, sitting in the bag while I sang Hush Little Baby to her and rocked her in the gift bag.
I absolutely love this pretending - it is so much fun!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Ramblings
We have so much going on right now. We are laying new flooring in the kitchen, repainting the bedroom, and gearing up to repaint the living room and the outside of the house. We hope to soon start a bathroom renovation by the end of the year. Also, we have vacation soon along with Allison's second birthday! So much going on around here! I have fell way behind on my updates to the blog! Forgive me!
You know what amazes me so lately? Allison's vocabulary. It is incredible. She is saying words I didn't even know that she knew! She is also starting to pronounce words really well.This morning she asked me to put a ball in her dress pocket. She said pocket so clearly and I was surprised that she knew the word! I am proud and a little sad. I know before too long she will loose her "baby talk" and I will miss the way she once said words! However, it will be nice to not have those moments where I really don't understand what she is asking for!
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Twenty-three months and counting!
Dear Allison,
Today marks the beginning of the official countdown to toddlerhood. Since turning one years old you slowly moved into an "in-between" stage where you were growing out of babyhood into toddlerhood. Well, in less than a month you will offically be a toddler. What it really means is that I can no longer tell your age in months - you will be two years old until you reach three!
This past month has been eventful. I am finding it hard to believe that a month has already past since my last letter to you. You have accomplished so much. I am not sure if it is where you are right now or something that will continue for sometime, but you are soaking up so much information - it's amazing! You are an ace at your colors and now you point them out wherever you go. You've started to learn your letters and are doing quite well, but there are twenty-six of them! You are learning new words and phrases all of the time!
I started writing letters to you so that you will have a history or view of what you were like as a child. Allison, there is one thing that you should know about yourself. You are very set in your beliefs. Let me explain this by giving an example. Keep in mind - we've had this conversation regarding many topics! Here is a typical conversation between you and I:
Mom (pointing at a picture of a penguin.): "Allison, what is this?"
Allison: "a duck"
Mom: "Nope, it's a penguin."
Allison: "Duck, Mama."
Mom: "Allison, this is a penguin. Here is what a duck looks like." (pointing between two pictures, one of a penguin and one of a duck)
Allison (walking off making duck sound).
We have had this conversation regarding many topics. I have to tell you - I think it is awesome and have complete faith that you will one day soon know the difference between a penguin and a duck!
My sweet girl, last night while we were cuddling before bedtime, you grabbed my face with both of your hands and looked squarely into my eyes and said the three most awesome words, "I Love You." Daddy and I tell you that all the time, but you have yet to return the words. You and your father have a game about saying I Love You, but last night you said those three words to me! It was breathtaking!
Love,
Mama
Today marks the beginning of the official countdown to toddlerhood. Since turning one years old you slowly moved into an "in-between" stage where you were growing out of babyhood into toddlerhood. Well, in less than a month you will offically be a toddler. What it really means is that I can no longer tell your age in months - you will be two years old until you reach three!
This past month has been eventful. I am finding it hard to believe that a month has already past since my last letter to you. You have accomplished so much. I am not sure if it is where you are right now or something that will continue for sometime, but you are soaking up so much information - it's amazing! You are an ace at your colors and now you point them out wherever you go. You've started to learn your letters and are doing quite well, but there are twenty-six of them! You are learning new words and phrases all of the time!
I started writing letters to you so that you will have a history or view of what you were like as a child. Allison, there is one thing that you should know about yourself. You are very set in your beliefs. Let me explain this by giving an example. Keep in mind - we've had this conversation regarding many topics! Here is a typical conversation between you and I:
Mom (pointing at a picture of a penguin.): "Allison, what is this?"
Allison: "a duck"
Mom: "Nope, it's a penguin."
Allison: "Duck, Mama."
Mom: "Allison, this is a penguin. Here is what a duck looks like." (pointing between two pictures, one of a penguin and one of a duck)
Allison (walking off making duck sound).
We have had this conversation regarding many topics. I have to tell you - I think it is awesome and have complete faith that you will one day soon know the difference between a penguin and a duck!
My sweet girl, last night while we were cuddling before bedtime, you grabbed my face with both of your hands and looked squarely into my eyes and said the three most awesome words, "I Love You." Daddy and I tell you that all the time, but you have yet to return the words. You and your father have a game about saying I Love You, but last night you said those three words to me! It was breathtaking!
Love,
Mama
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