Elliana,
We've officially hit your half birthday and I can't believe how much you've changed from when you turned 2 years old. One of the biggest things that has changed is you are completely potty trained except for at night. Just within the past week we've cut out milk before bed in an attempt to try and get rid of those nighttime diapers. You were actually fine with this which completely surprised us- you love your milk at night! Speaking of going to the potty, the past couple of weeks you've been wanting to go outside like Bella. Yep, like really wanting to go outside....you'll try and sneak somewhere and drop your drawers.
Another big change has been your communication. You are talking up a storm. You are no longer using 1 or 2 word phrases like you were at 2 years old, but instead are using long, complete sentences. You are so expressive and dramatic when you talk. This is one thing that many people say about you- how expressive you are with your body language and inflection when you talk. Some phrases that you say right now that we think are really cute: "What you sayin" ', "I appreciate it" (she told this to some cashier when we were leaving), "That makes sense", "Not time to play Bubby-It's time to eat" (She hears this way too much from me), and my favorite as of tonight, "This is realllll good. Thanks for making dinner, Mommy." Tonight you took Daddy's phone, put it up to your ear and said, "Hello, Hi Nemo. We're just sittin' outside. Throwin' Bella the ball. Ok. Gotta go." Then you looked up at Daddy and said "That my friend. His name is Nemo."There are so many more things you say each day that are so funny.
You think that a kiss will make everything feel better. Whenever you hurt something, you instantly want that body part kissed. After it's kissed, you usually sniff and say "I feel better."
You are more girly than ever, El. You absolutely love to wear a dress or skirt....especially one that twirls. You still love your accessories, purses, lip gloss, and anything else that will doll you up. You don't like getting dirty and if your clothes get wet, you want them off immediately. Currently, Fancy Nancy has become your favorite books. I see you growing into a girl just like Fancy Nancy. As a result of these books, we are hearing words like "oh la la," "limousine," and "fuchsia." I want to take you so badly to Disney World. Not in a year or 3 years, but right now. You are so. so. so. into princesses and love everything about them. Just hearing the word "princess" makes you stop in your tracks. While I think you'd be too young for certain things at Disney, I think you'd absolutely love seeing all your favorite princesses- you would totally eat that up. I've talked to Daddy about just us 3 going to Disney just for a few days and leaving Bubby with your grandparents, but it just isn't practical right now. Princess Aurora and Snow White continue to be your favorites. Every time we say "wow your hair looks long" you immediately say "Yeah, like tangled." Speaking of hair, you would absolutely love to have long hair. In fact, you have 2 sorry looking wigs from the dollar tree that you wear with pride each time they are on your head. Painting your nails has become an every couple day occurrence- we would do this daily if I let you!
(You thought this lady on T.V. was a princess....you kept asking to see her over and over again)
You love being around people and get so excited when we tell you someone is coming to visit you or when we tell you friends are coming over. You used to be so shy, but these days you typically will talk to anyone. In fact, last week in the doctor's office, you talked to everyone in the waiting room, asking each person "What your name?" You always want to know everyone's name. You also want everyone to know that you have a playhouse and always show them your painted nails or toes. You typically attach yourself to a couple of our friends- Megan, Kelli, and Faith seem to be your favorite these days....anytime they are around, you usually want to be right beside them.
One thing we've really started to notice is how hesitant you've been at trying certain things. You seem to be scared of going down new slides or the slide in general these days (we have no clue why- you've never been scared of the slide) or riding little kid rides. Oddly enough, you love looking at skeletons, ghosts, and witches (weird, I know).You've concurred your fear of swimming, but as soon as you get a little cold, you want out of the water!
You continue to love reading, playing mommy to your babies, any kind of sweets, pacifiers (even though you haven't had one since you were 11 months old- you love pointing them out), dancing, carousals (you don't love this, you are obsessed with this), animals, and life in general! You get so excited about going out and doing things and every morning you are so happy. You've started taking a liking to your brother..like really starting to interact with him....much of the time its you bossing him around, but hey....I'll take it!
El, there is so much more I could probably write and so much I just don't want to forget about this stage in your life! You really are a sweet little girl! You are so giving with your kisses and hugs and we love them! Happy half birthday!
We've officially hit your half birthday and I can't believe how much you've changed from when you turned 2 years old. One of the biggest things that has changed is you are completely potty trained except for at night. Just within the past week we've cut out milk before bed in an attempt to try and get rid of those nighttime diapers. You were actually fine with this which completely surprised us- you love your milk at night! Speaking of going to the potty, the past couple of weeks you've been wanting to go outside like Bella. Yep, like really wanting to go outside....you'll try and sneak somewhere and drop your drawers.
You think that a kiss will make everything feel better. Whenever you hurt something, you instantly want that body part kissed. After it's kissed, you usually sniff and say "I feel better."
You love being around people and get so excited when we tell you someone is coming to visit you or when we tell you friends are coming over. You used to be so shy, but these days you typically will talk to anyone. In fact, last week in the doctor's office, you talked to everyone in the waiting room, asking each person "What your name?" You always want to know everyone's name. You also want everyone to know that you have a playhouse and always show them your painted nails or toes. You typically attach yourself to a couple of our friends- Megan, Kelli, and Faith seem to be your favorite these days....anytime they are around, you usually want to be right beside them.
You continue to love reading, playing mommy to your babies, any kind of sweets, pacifiers (even though you haven't had one since you were 11 months old- you love pointing them out), dancing, carousals (you don't love this, you are obsessed with this), animals, and life in general! You get so excited about going out and doing things and every morning you are so happy. You've started taking a liking to your brother..like really starting to interact with him....much of the time its you bossing him around, but hey....I'll take it!
