I'm officially one and a half years old! I have been growing like crazy, or so everyone tells me. I have been learning my colors. I am very accurate about black, blue, pink, and red. I still need help with yellow, green, purple, and orange. I am also learning how to count. My favorite number is two, mostly because I find it really easy to say! I am also working on shapes. I have a really fun shape puzzle that I like to play with. I am starting to put two or more words together, forming short sentences. Mommy counted the other day (just for fun), and apparently I know how to say over 60 words! I know many concepts, some of which include up & down, in & out, together & apart, forwards & backwards. I am feeding myself (of course, I've been able to do this now for a really long time, but now, I am more accurate, even with the messy foods like applesauce , yogurt, and even cereal with milk)! I am still a really good eater. I like fruits, vegetables, and meat. I also like pasta a lot. I'm still not really fond of potatoes, unless they're in the form of french fries! I can throw AND catch a ball! P. Daddy has been working really hard the past few weeks, at teaching me the catching part. I can also kick a ball. I can also stand on one leg. I am learning how to jump as well. I LOVE games like Ring Around the Rosies and Hide N Seek. I can also do finger plays like Where is Thumbkin and The Itsy Bitsy Spider, although I can't always sing all of the words. I really enjoy listening to music (all kinds) and dancing. I imitate everything I see as well. For example, if Mommy is sweeping the kitchen, I want to sweep the kitchen. I can also pretend play really well. I like to feed all of my dolls and animals (including nursing them)! I enjoy talking on the telephone. I also remember and recognize my relatives. Mommy shows me pictures, so I know who everyone is. I frequently ask her and P. Daddy about everyone, including Lele, Nana, Papa Don, Thomas, Grandma and Grandpa S., Ryan, MoMo, Gigi, Nikos, etc. And of course, I am still really into animals. I enjoy listening to my Mommy read stories about their antics. I am developing a sense of humor as well. I think a lot of things are really funny, and I try to point out humor to anyone who will listen to me! I fancy myself a big girl now, especially because I am potty trained and wear "big girl" underwear. I like to try and do everything by myself. I have a lot of friends, and enjoy playing with them. I can't believe I'm going to have another birthday in 6 months!!
Last week was packed full of excitement. We attended Story Time, a playgroup, hung out with Papa Don, and more. Over the weekend, Mommy and P. Daddy took me to the park. I blew bubbles, swang on the swings, went down the slide, fed some ducks, rode my bike, etc. etc.! It was really fun. My Nana has been out of town visiting family. She's coming home today and I can't wait! I've missed you, Nana! I ask Mommy about you almost daily. Mommy also tells me she and I will be heading (on a plane!!!!) to SPI pretty soon to visit Grandma and Grandpa S. I know that will be a TON of fun! Mommy bought a new cool backpack to wear me in (for the airport, because it's too cumbersome to push a stroller and carry all of our luggage). We've been doing some practice rides in it. I didn't much care for it initially, but I rode in it to Story Time this morning and had fun! 
