22 Months

Ok... At 22 months, Elaine's personality continues to blossom and her zest for life is contagious, yet exhausting for this momma! This month her vocabulary is growing and we are able to communicate with each other quite well. I got so excited that she clearly said "Fruit Loops" at 8:00 the other night that I gave her a little bowl before bed! (the kind with extra fiber... good for her, right?!) The next night, she tried this game again and asked for "Juice" right before bed. After a considerable fit when I offered only water, she asked for a snack. I conceded and allowed her to have the orange ("moge") she requested. Elaine took one bite, held the orange out to me, smirked, and said "Juice!" Are you kidding me!?! Sneaky little lady!

We continue to battle over wardrobe, but usually I can get her to accept one of two options that I pick out. Elaine wants to do pretty much anything that Elizabeth does which includes buckling her car seat, swinging on the big girl swing, playing hopscotch, opening doors (she needs another inch or two), singing, making crazy faces, climbing into the car, or whatever Lizzie happens to be doing at the moment. She still loves to snuggle and to be with her "Mommy and Daddy" (she no longer calls us Mama and Dada!) and is growing in her enjoyment of books, especially a counting book with a page of 50 DOGS (still a Favorite)! She will point as I count and repeat the numbers after me, and as she gets dressed she says, "one, two," as she puts her arms in a shirt, legs in pants, or puts her shoes on. Elaine's hair can now be put into a big girl ponytail, and is getting long enough that it must be styled to tame the crazy curls!

As Elaine matures and her personality emerges we continue to pray that God would use her spunk for His Kingdom and that we would guide her well.

Love you Lainie K!

iphone + TV remote = power!

singing along

snuggled with Sissy

SO BIG!

Fun at the Park with Grammy & Pop