Little Doll

So I've been thinking of all the cute and funny things that Lydia says, and I'm not sure that I can remember all of them... but yesterday Abby asked Lyds what her name is.  She paused.  Looked thoughtful, I'm sure.  And finally said, "Listen! (Maleficent) Mean!"  I'm not quite sure what this fascination with evil cartoon characters is, but she certainly is intrigued by them!  I know that she knows her name is not Maleficent.  Pretty sure, anyway. ;)

She asks to "carry you" all the time.  One of these days she'll understand the difference between YOU and ME.  And maybe if I actually let her carry me she'll stop saying it!  I kind of really love it though.  One day she"ll figure out those tricky pronouns!

A few weeks ago she climbed up on one of our bar stools.  She labored fairly intensely to make it to the top and when she got there she gasped, "I made it!"  So triumphant!  I can't wait to see her run in her first race, provided that's something she decides she's interested in.  And I hope she is!  I'd love to cheer her on!  It's no longer difficult for her to get on the bar stool, in fact, she climbs right up on the counter and starts "cleaning" everything with the scrubbing brush.  Everything from the counter top and faucet to her feet and any of her animal's feet too!

Probably my favorite and most recent Lydia moment was listening to her when she was sitting in her high chair ready to eat, watching Sophie bounce in her bouncer.  "Learn to share," was what she said.  Still not real sure who she was talking to when she said it.  I think she was talking to herself, maybe reminder herself that learning to share is a good thing, but she very well could have been teaching Sophie.  Either way, what a great lesson!  And it hasn't stopped her from getting in Sophie's bouncer.  After all, it used to be hers!

 

She's been enjoying her new kitchen, thanks to Aunt Cathy and family.  They've been so generous!  Lydia woke up yesterday morning and the first thing she said was, "food time!"  She gets a little cup and spoon and feeds Sophie ice cream or juice or cereal.  I told her that she can help me feed Sophie when Sophie reaches six months and it appears she'd like some practice between now and then!  Sophie starting solids.  How crazy!  I had to include this picture of Lyds.  Doesn't she look adorable?!  That kitchen has been so fun for her!