As Katie begins a new year, I thought I would write about some of the changes I've seen and the interests she has. While I would love to believe that I will remember all of this, my post-pregnancy brain is not the most reliable!
In the last few months of my pregnancy, Katie became a real nurturer. Her dolls and bear needed to be swaddled regularly, and Katie was sure to share her sippy cup and cheerios with them. Because if she was hungry or thirsty, surely they were too! Her doll stroller often accompanied us on outings. And since Emily's arrival, let's not forget diapers. What is a doll without a diaper?! This desire to nurture has spilled over to her little sister, which is a real blessing (at least most of the time). Katie loves to bring me diapers and wipes (she has a fascination with poo poo!), and if given the opportunity will help select an outfit for Emily to wear. When Emily cries, Katie shows genuine concern and will come to me saying "Oh baby, baby crying . . ."
Katie loves clothes and pocket books. She picks out her outfits for the day and her pj's for the night. And if given the opportunity will go into my closet, especially if I am busy nursing, and will pile on as many pieces of my clothing as she can get over her head. The result is quite hilarious! Dressing up in little ballet/princess costumes (thank you, Ann!) is another favorite thing to do, especially if her princess slippers are also available. In this way, she is all girl!
Books are another favorite thing. Katie will bring Ben and me piles of books any chance she can get. Some of her current favorites are Rumble in the Jungle, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, Corduroy, Big Red Barn, and anything about animals. I am thrilled that Katie loves books! Her latest thing is to turn the pages in books she knows and to tell a story. While most of her words are not clear, but she sure is animated as she "reads."
While being all girl, Katie is also pretty tough. She loves to climb as high as she can on the monkey bars and then hang upside down and drop down. Many a parent has looked a me with alarm when we are at the playground! She "plays" soccer with the older kids in our development and is actually quite good at kicking and following the ball. One of her first Spanish words was "Gol!!" (Goal!) She loves to chase & be chased and to play hide and seek as well.
Her language skills have been a bit slower to develop, perhaps because she is taking in both Spanish and English. But in recent weeks, she has taken off with naming the world around her, primarily in English. She sometimes surprises me though by using Spanish words that I didn't even know she knew.
Katie is very social. She will greet and try to interact with everyone from taxi drivers to recyclers to random people in the park. It is really fun to see her march right up to other kids, greet them, and join right in with whatever they are doing.
We love having our little girl in our lives. Her snuggles, smiles, laughter, and tenacious spirit add much joy to our family.
In the last few months of my pregnancy, Katie became a real nurturer. Her dolls and bear needed to be swaddled regularly, and Katie was sure to share her sippy cup and cheerios with them. Because if she was hungry or thirsty, surely they were too! Her doll stroller often accompanied us on outings. And since Emily's arrival, let's not forget diapers. What is a doll without a diaper?! This desire to nurture has spilled over to her little sister, which is a real blessing (at least most of the time). Katie loves to bring me diapers and wipes (she has a fascination with poo poo!), and if given the opportunity will help select an outfit for Emily to wear. When Emily cries, Katie shows genuine concern and will come to me saying "Oh baby, baby crying . . ."
Katie loves clothes and pocket books. She picks out her outfits for the day and her pj's for the night. And if given the opportunity will go into my closet, especially if I am busy nursing, and will pile on as many pieces of my clothing as she can get over her head. The result is quite hilarious! Dressing up in little ballet/princess costumes (thank you, Ann!) is another favorite thing to do, especially if her princess slippers are also available. In this way, she is all girl!
Books are another favorite thing. Katie will bring Ben and me piles of books any chance she can get. Some of her current favorites are Rumble in the Jungle, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, Corduroy, Big Red Barn, and anything about animals. I am thrilled that Katie loves books! Her latest thing is to turn the pages in books she knows and to tell a story. While most of her words are not clear, but she sure is animated as she "reads."
While being all girl, Katie is also pretty tough. She loves to climb as high as she can on the monkey bars and then hang upside down and drop down. Many a parent has looked a me with alarm when we are at the playground! She "plays" soccer with the older kids in our development and is actually quite good at kicking and following the ball. One of her first Spanish words was "Gol!!" (Goal!) She loves to chase & be chased and to play hide and seek as well.
Her language skills have been a bit slower to develop, perhaps because she is taking in both Spanish and English. But in recent weeks, she has taken off with naming the world around her, primarily in English. She sometimes surprises me though by using Spanish words that I didn't even know she knew.
Katie is very social. She will greet and try to interact with everyone from taxi drivers to recyclers to random people in the park. It is really fun to see her march right up to other kids, greet them, and join right in with whatever they are doing.
We love having our little girl in our lives. Her snuggles, smiles, laughter, and tenacious spirit add much joy to our family.
