Other than this, it is cool to observe how she goes about with the little obstacles that happen to fall in her way. She can now climb up the sofa. She just discovered that actually, she is tall enough. Also, she realises that when she steps on my leg she can prop herself up onto the sofa, so now whenever I sit on the floor next to it, you can bet she will be standing on my legs/thighs.
Just 2 days ago, she learnt how to get into her car seat by herself. She actually crawled in and then promptly sat inside to play for an hour. Pulling the straps, standing up in it, and squatting and standing.. and getting out and going in. It was like a new toy for her! Quite fun to watch her to do it because you can see her explore the whole thing and find new ways of playing IN it. Today, when i put her booster chair next to it, she actually walked into it.. and then realised that by placing her feet further apart, the car seat would rock - so there she had an instant rocking chair!
She has grown more confident and now when i offer my hand to her, she will take both hands and want to walk. I find that she really wants to do this outdoors - i guess there is more incentive to walk and see things outside as compared to being indoors. The weather hasn't been great so we've not actually had much chance to be outside. This wed onwards it is looking good, so I am very excited!!
Language wise, she has expressed the words 'ball' (bor) and 'balloon' (bloon) and also she knows now that cows moo. She can also understand how to 'bring me the ball' and how to 'drink from a cup'. It is so fascinating to see her show recognition of the word. You can tell when she hears/sees new words there is little sparkle in her eye. When she knows the words, she either nods, tries to say it, or responds to it by looking for it or even going to it. Language development is truly amazing!
Saying bye for the first time today when V left the house. Normally she would wave. She knows now that when he dresses up and heads for the door, it's time for her to say bye and she won't cry. But the funny thing is, when we goes into the toilet and closes the door, she whines and almost cries.. i wonder if he needs to say bye then too?
Oh yes, i must not forget her achievement in the potty! She has peed twice in the toilet bowl, when I thought it was poopoo time. Tomorrow I must try again and when V has more time, will definitely bring her to the potty more often. I believe she understands what we are trying to do. Not trying to rush it, but trying to make it a good experience for her so that she will want to learn it.
She really lights up our life.. so much laughter and so much learning takes place each day. I simply cannot wait to see how she turns out. :)
