HI and Bye

Elizabeth,

You have just begun to use language. The all important "hi" and "bye" are the first true words that you are using correctly. Mainly when we are using them but more often on your own when you see people coming or going. You understand much more of what we say and it's nice to say "take this to dadd?" or "you want a banana?" or "where's you blanket?" and you understand. Your babbling is taking on new meaning everyday. It's a fun time for us as a family.

E Being E - Baskethead

Uncle Jonathan would be proud ...

E ... you are picking up new skills so quickly. This morning you brushed your teeth .... mmm .. berry flavored toothpaste .... no flouride though. Ok maybe you just gummed the tasty treat off the bristles but I like to think you are a baby genius and blowing that standard 'toothbrushing' growth chart percentile out of the water. mmm why don't they make berry flavored toothpaste for adults anymore?

Climbing up ... but not yet down

E ... this is slightly scary. You are starting to climb and the bars on our balcony make a good testing ground. Unfortunately, going up is easy and your dad would rather film you than help you. Soo cute.

Bed-Time Faces...time with Dad

You have started posing for the camera...here are some of your latest looks....
In a side note you are also dancing more and started giving high fives! You are also starting to follow directions we give you. It's an exciting time.

Carrying

E E E E E .... training ...

and on celtic fulte .... EEEEEEEEEE

Some more jamming with dad.

Toliet Training

Elizabeth you have the greatest interest for putting things in the toilet. Your hands, blocks, toys, and even my Celtic flute have all went for a swim. Mom even caught you in the bathroom with one hand in the toilet and the other holding the new remote for the stereo, luckily we still don't have to get off the couch to change the volume. Yesterday you helped my set of keys with my flash drive on them to a little dip. Mom gave an "uh oh" and "Elizabeth's got your keys!" and "those don't go in there!". We are still waiting for the final verdict on the the drive.

E learns a new game

Wrestling moves and sounds! New games to play! This one involves jumping on pillows, a game that was a favorite of your dad's as well. This went on for a while and cracked mom and dad up before dad finally grabbed the camera to record it. Next up: jumping off of things and onto the pillow.

E vs Swinging Door

E, you are starting to explore more and more and you are watching more and more what we do. Since your hands are reaching up to the edges of the kitchen counters (which is a whole new degree of freedom to make a mess), we have been closing doors to contain you with in the living room. Unfortunately, the kitchen door is a two way swinging door and you have been learned to interact with it. It really is not a very nice door. Here is some of that learning experience.

Cake Plate

E ... Even with that being said about Twixs (previous post) it really does not matter that she had a little bit of candy bar ... the problem is that Milan gave you it .... not us. So if there's any sweets to be given, we just want to make sure it's mom and dad with the handouts .. or at least grandparents or Justin and Kelly. So not to be outdone or anything ....

What a Nice Ayah

E,

This morning daddy got up, got ready for school and then woke you up to have some E-time. We watched a little news, looked out the window, and had a banana. When Milan got to the apartment, I went to brush my teeth. When I came back, I noticed that you were eating something in a wrapper and looking pretty pleased with yourself. Apparently, Milan had decided to give you a Twix bar for a 6:45am pick me up (after the banana). I literally had to wrestle it away from you and (in the name of parental sacrifice) eat it myself. Don't worry though because you got your fill of chocolate (all over your mouth) ... it was the caramel that was giving you trouble. Come on! So I had to have a conversation about candy bars vs fruit with Milan. It scares me to think what she does when we are not there. Funny thing is you went right back in the kitchen looking for another one.