As Natalie becomes more and more comfortable with walking she is less and less interested in being carried or riding in the stroller. Sometimes this is challenging when trying to get grocery shopping done or making our way out of a busy store like IKEA. We can tell she is on the verge of running too!
A few months ago we noticed that Natalie wasn't really eating as well as she used to. At first we just assumed it was picky toddler eating, then we decided to let her try to eat holding a fork or spoon on her own. Now she has become quite a pro! She is even eating Cheerios and oatmeal all by herself. In addition, she has learned how to drink with a straw and she thinks that is the coolest thing ever!
Her communication skills are developing by leaps and bounds (OK maybe we are biased). In addition to her sign language vocabulary growing, so are her verbal skills. One of the favorite things we have heard her say so far is, "Love you too, DAD!"
Natalie you are the light of our life. We love you very much, SWEETS!
4 comments:
That has to be the cutiest picture I have seen of you yet Natalie.
Aunt Anna
You also light up my life also. Always loo9k forward to seeing you.
Mommy should have added that when I want to go outside I let her and Daddy know by bring Daddy his shoes and helping him put them on.
I love you too, Mommy and Daddy!
Natalie
OMG - so adorable! I can't believe how big she is. So glad I got to see her twice this year. How special is that! Off to read more blog entries - I am WAY behind :( ...geri
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