These days Ilana loves keys, zippers, the Wiggles (a kids music group), taking off her shoes and trying to put on any other pair she can find (even if it's the ones she just took off). She's trying to say a lot of words. The newest words or phrases to add to her collection are: thank you (which sounds more like "zwah too"), monkey (which sounds exactly like "daddy," but that's ok), baby (pronounced really well), and her favorite word, please (pronounced: TSSSSSS! accompanied by a fair amount of spitting).
She's still a very gentle, cautious child, although when she's comfortable with something her feisty-ness starts to show. Like on this day, after awhile she decided to try to make her own potpourri with the bluebonnets and was vigorously ripping apart the flowers:
We know she is going to be a great big sister. She's in a phase right now where I have to "feed" her baby doll or stuffed animal before I feed her. She's already very conscientious.
Although we have a pretty good daily routine down, she can be very flexible with it. She's pretty easy-going. When we were getting our ultrasound the other day she was just sitting on Paul's lap drinking her juice most of the time. The woman even asked if she was "always this calm." She tends to be pretty laid back, unless she's hurt, hungry, tired, cranky or somebody's taken away her toy. But, what toddler isn't upset in those circumstances?
We've been through a lot these past 2 years and these next few months are not going to be much easier, but we are so thankful to have Ilana in our lives. We are blessed because she is ours and we look forward to continuing to watch her grow and learn. She gives us a great perspective on life and continually reminds us of what's really important.We love you, Ilana!
-H&P
4 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ILANA!!! Nonni and Pop-pop love you and miss you! These are BEAUTIFUL pictures in the Texas Bluebonnets on your 2nd birthday! I am so thankful for you and for the BLESSING you have been to our family. I am really thankful that Mommy is such a good blogger so we can watch you growing up a little bit. :-)) God Bless you and Keep you!
Love and hugs,
Nonni and Pop-pop
She is so sweet...and the pictures and words you posted on your blog were so descriptive of your beautiful little girl that I actually shed a few tears. Meanwhile, my little monster is in her crib (supposedly napping) but I hear all her friends (stuffed animals) being flung on the floor!
Heather, these pictures are great! Seems like you've got quite the precious little girl :)
i love how your family can stick together, it just fills my heart
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