21 months

Have I mentioned lately that you can say "I love you" and just how beautiful, happy, smart, athletic and sweet you are... I don't think there is more to add this month besides the fact of just how in love we are with you- it is just beyond. You are the sunshine to everyday, I can't wait for the summer to begin and swim swim swim.

19-20 months

So much has gone on in the last 2 months including another trip to Siesta Key, Florida. The traveling part of the trip was rough but the trip itself was awesome!  I tried to book flight times you would be sleeping but the only one spread out on the seats of the plane fast asleep was Charli. No worries here because the rest of the trip was full of sunshine and smiles.We had such a great time going swimming running around on the beach, shopping and listening to live music; what a tease of what summer will be like. You and your sister are definitely fish that's for sure! We were more successful on the sand  this time with you both, but the pool is definitely where we spent most of the trip. Your vocabulary and communication skills are growing daily, you are becoming your own little independent person and a little princess. I am still amazed with how feminine you are and at the same time just how athletic and strong you are. When you wrestle with Charli she doesn't even stand a chance. You are just so busy and funny and soooo fast! I have to admit something... woobie is back, since we went on the trip we needed to make sure we had something to comfort you, so yes we allowed woobie to join but only at night time! You also have a full mouth of teeth to bite on woobie with and they are very cute teeth, the front two still have a slight slant so your jack-o-lantern smile continues to make everyone else smile. Your favorite thing to do is get yourself into the bathroom, close the toilet lid, climb up on the sink, get in to the sink, run the water and brush your teeth. Oh yes, if the bathroom door is open you make a mad dash to get in there before any one notices! You are also quite the fashionista like your sister and love to try on everyone's shoes especially my high heels and try to walk in them. You find clothing and try to put them on over your clothes which is so silly. You end up stuck in all of them. It is safe to say that staying home and doing outside activities like the park or a bike ride are a good idea at this age. Going to restaurants bad idea! Sitting in a high chair or your own chair in the kitchen is not happening, I mean not at all. However, at home you do a good job trying to sit in a regular chair until you try to climb up on to the table and take Charli's food or cups. The two of you together are just too much, there cannot be this much cuteness. You have started to imitate Charli's manipulative ways using your cuteness to your advantage. You fold your arms across you body and make a poutie face when you want something which of course you get. You play a game with me where we make a happy face then a mad face then switch again back and forth- it is so cute! You love to have "uppy" and say the word "yeah." Reilly and River are definitely favorites of yours although I think they may  have a difference of opinion when you pull their tails or try to ride them. Sometimes you just decide to sit on River while he is laying down but on occasion when you fall asleep on the floor he has decided to snuggle right next you. The love is mutual. This is the same with Charli when I pick you up and you are in your car seats every day you hold hands on the ride home, my heart grows a 100 times! The weather hasn't been the best so I am waiting until we can spend a lot of time outside. You love to watch the ducks in the creek and your faces are all so animated. You are the happiest little girl and everything in your eyes seems so fun, it makes your Dad and I feel so blessed. Let me tell you though Danicane still exists you can get in to things in no time and you are fearless which instills a lot of fear in Mom. From jumping off the couch to climbing on everything; we have rearranged the furniture many times. You are very aware of what we say and when you are not behaving or not listening you are put in time out  and you make the funniest poutie face and when we talk to you about what you did you actually roll your eyes- OMG what are we in for, oh and then you just go and do it again. The other day you were naked, opened the sliding door, and ran outside and it was so cold out, then when we got you back  inside and you did it again--it was right after bath time! Oh Danica bath time with Charli is your favorite and you are definitely captain of the ship. Your sister is very aware of you and in love with you. It is so special when you hug and give each others kisses and just laugh with one another. Your voices are both so adorable it is music to my ears. You both love music and love to dance and sing and your dance moves are just beyond. You love to spin around and then a lot of squat movements and facial expressions- how does one not laugh and want to squeeze you. You are soooo stinking cute and all ours! The best is when you carry around your two babies in your arms and try to feed them, then you put your finger in front of your lips and say shhhhh nini --you know the baby is sleeping.You have learned this from the baby at Kathy's house who you are very kind too, you are a good friend to all the kids. Let me tell you the best part about this age is that you can say " I love you." Luckiest Mom and Dad ever!