July 28, 2013

Updates on Natalie-just shy of 22 months old

Natalie seems to be growing and learning new things every minute.

She is much more confident going up and down stairs and doesn't always need to use the handrail.

She is saying more words that we can understand "alright, I need help, pretty,cheese, my bag, pillow, Where's Dada?, watch, shoes, all done, lap".

She raises her hand and says "me" when asked if she wants to do something.

Natalie and Lexi are definitely "feeding" off each other - either one of them can get the other excited. Natalie wants to do exactly what Lexi does - and lets you know it if you say no, she can't.

We also think Natalie is expressing an interest to use the potty. She is saying something that sounds like "potty" and when asked if she wants to sit on the potty, she nods yes. Of course, she hasn't done anything on the potty but she has sat on it several times.

While on vacation, we went in the pool almost every day. Natalie definitely loves the water and "jumps" (really steps into your arms) off the side.  She and Lexi slept in the same bed while on vacation. That was a bit of a challenge. Natalie still moves around and sleeps sideways so she ended up poking Lexi with her feet several times.

Natalie loves to wash her hands - she gets upset if you don't let her if you are washing your own hands.

1 comment:

Paula said...

Great picture of those girls. Growing, growing.