"She speaks!" We have a working list of words that Grace has started using. She barely made the quota of 10 words by her 18 month check-up, but now she has about 20 words that she even uses on a somewhat regular basis! There are the ever popular no, mama, daddy, Dixie, outside, shoe and "nana" (both for banana and her grandma, Nana, and she knows the difference). Some less useful ones include arm, cracker, and this.
On the Sports Page:
"A Dare Devil in Kentucky" Grace went down the park slide without crying! A big slide, outdoors, from the top and wanted to go again and again! For those who find this unimpressive, consider the evidence: A couple of months ago she cried when she went down a slide two feet off the ground, indoors, on carpet. That's right. She's a bona fide wimp (my friends call her cautious and less adventurous, but honestly, lets call it like it is).
On the Local Page:
"Daddy's exam in two weeks!" Erik has been studying for his 9th actuary exam. Will these ever end, you ask? We are wondering the same thing. It has proved especially challenging this time because Grace is so tempting to play with and work has been extremely busy. We are looking forward to a family vacation to Mexico right after his exam with the Westbrook clan.One the Life & Art Page:
"Friends and Fun" We had my Mom here for about 5 days in April. Grace learned "hold you" for
when she wants to be picked up. The kids are at the age where they actually play together at playgroup, and occasionally fight over the favorite toy. Grace has also been into coloring and stickers. I can actually put her in her booster seat, slide her up to the kitchen table and she will color contently for quite a while. She also has been "helping" me make dinner. She slides the chair up to the kitchen counter and asks to get up. Erik's job after his exam is to make some sort of stool with rungs on three sides so it is safer. Don't judge me here on the safety issue- 30 minutes of getting to cook dinner without a whiny toddler hanging on my leg has got to be safer for all those involved. :)
when she wants to be picked up. The kids are at the age where they actually play together at playgroup, and occasionally fight over the favorite toy. Grace has also been into coloring and stickers. I can actually put her in her booster seat, slide her up to the kitchen table and she will color contently for quite a while. She also has been "helping" me make dinner. She slides the chair up to the kitchen counter and asks to get up. Erik's job after his exam is to make some sort of stool with rungs on three sides so it is safer. Don't judge me here on the safety issue- 30 minutes of getting to cook dinner without a whiny toddler hanging on my leg has got to be safer for all those involved. :)
3 comments:
A post worth waiting for! Thanks, Cat.
Oh my goodness what a big smiler!! Makes me want to see you guys right now!!!!!!!!! Loved the study food on the table with Erik. He knows what is good. And Grace knows how to help study (I'm sure)
Hi Cathryn! I found your blog link tucked away in my saved websites; what a treat. I hope you all are doing well -- take care and I'll be checking back to see how you all are doing. Amanda
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