Ally is finally talking!!! She now knows 12 signs and says 15 words, but a lot of her speech still sounds like babble. To help us figure out what she's saying, she includes a sign or gesture for clarification. So "ba ba" could mean "baby"," bottom", "belly button", or "where's the ball", but she has learned to sign or gesture so we know what she's trying to say. This break through in communication has eased her frustration quite a bit, so that her breath holding tantrums seem to have come to an end (fingers crossed!), although she can still throw a real doozy if properly provoked.
Ally and Sophia are able to play together more and more these days. It's fun to watch them enjoy each other's company. Ally is always imitating Sophia and is quickly learning how to play school, family and kitchen. Sophia thinks it's hilarious to do something silly and watch Ally imitate the same behavior.
Ally is quickly learning how cute she is and has started using it ruthlessly to get what she wants. She has been kissed multiple times by some of the boys in Sophia's preschool class, and the staff at the gym have admitted that she's one of their favorites. Several times a day she whips out her big dimpled grin and signs for "candy" or "cookie" and it's soooo hard to tell her no.
We've known from day one that she was going to be a handful, but she's quickly becoming a triple threat with her strong will, her speed, and her charm. She can be a challenge, but she's also a pure joy to parent and love.
Ally is finally talking!!! She now knows 12 signs and says 15 words, but a lot of her speech still sounds like babble. To help us figure out what she's saying, she includes a sign or gesture for clarification. So "ba ba" could mean "baby"," bottom", "belly button", or "where's the ball", but she has learned to sign or gesture so we know what she's trying to say. This break through in communication has eased her frustration quite a bit, so that her breath holding tantrums seem to have come to an end (fingers crossed!), although she can still throw a real doozy if properly provoked.
Ally and Sophia are able to play together more and more these days. It's fun to watch them enjoy each other's company. Ally is always imitating Sophia and is quickly learning how to play school, family and kitchen. Sophia thinks it's hilarious to do something silly and watch Ally imitate the same behavior.
She is still relatively fearless and still doesn't seem to have the coordination and agility to match her speed. Because of this, Will now puts her in a bike helmet whenever she plays outside, and she now comes up and asks for her "hat" as soon we head outdoors.
Ally is quickly learning how cute she is and has started using it ruthlessly to get what she wants. She has been kissed multiple times by some of the boys in Sophia's preschool class, and the staff at the gym have admitted that she's one of their favorites. Several times a day she whips out her big dimpled grin and signs for "candy" or "cookie" and it's soooo hard to tell her no.
We've known from day one that she was going to be a handful, but she's quickly becoming a triple threat with her strong will, her speed, and her charm. She can be a challenge, but she's also a pure joy to parent and love.
3 comments:
She is so cute, and I can't wait to see all of you again. By the way, that last paragraph describes Will as a toddler--in fact, it still describes him.
The helmet is a great idea. She is so adorable!
Both your girls are oh so cute! :)
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