And the girl keeps growing up . . .

Yesterday, for the first time Little Miss did PEE-PEE IN THE POTTY!! We've been very low key about the potty. We've had the potty in the bathroom, talked about the potty, sat on the potty at times (both while dressed and undressed), placed stuffed animals and baby dolls on the potty, brushed teeth while on the potty, read books about the potty, etc, but never really pushed the issue at all. I figure when it's time, it's time. Then, last night during one of our "Pee-pee are you coming?" songs (a little ditty, sung to the tune of "The bear went over the mountain", made up by Mama to encourage a little time sitting in the poised and ready position), the pee-pee surprised us both by actually arriving in the potty! Poor Little Miss was quite scared by this sudden happening, but came around to the idea after seeing the praise, shouts of excitement, and potty party dancing performed by Mama (and Auntie). It was probably a fluke, but it's certainly a start!




The proud pee-er getting a closer look to admire her work


There have been other signs of my girly's persistent maturation as well. She is slaying me with her language, her recall, and her perceptive observations.

A few recent quotes:

While in the bath tub talking to herself, "Wash your body, wash your knees, wash your elbow, wash your freckle".





While driving in the car and looking out at the buildings we pass, "That's the grocery store . . . that's the bank . . . that's Target - pictures taken (we went to the portrait studio there about 4 months ago) . . . What's that store?".


Because sharing is an important concept in our lives right now, Little Miss makes a point of having all her babies share toys, blankets, etc. She shares her food, drinks, etc. with me or anyone else who's nearby. She's all about doing things "a-gether" (translation: together) - very sweet!


Little Miss and her cousin hanging "a-gether" at the playground


And being the clever little girl that she is, she has now figured out that "need" trumps "want" in the world of communication. So Little Miss now needs quite a few things. Examples: "I need milk", "I need cal-ca-later (translation: calculator) - seriously?, "I need a go the park".




Life with a toddler is so entertaining. My brother always says, "If I lived with her, I would laugh all day" and I always tell him I do!! So while growth and maturity are snatching my little baby away, they are simultaneously revealing this crazy, amazing, wonderful little person who lights up my life!