Ella: 13 months old

13 months old 

• love giving kisses to everyone with such a loving little spirit
• If anyone cries (or if I pretend to), you throw your arms around the person and give them the biggest hug
• say "uh uh" when you don't want to do something 
• take a one hour morning nap at nine and a one hour afternoon nap at one
• sleep through the night, but wake up VERY early...lately it's been no later than six (no matter how late you go to bed)
• dancing all around
• walking around a bit more (about eight steps at a time) and on your own initiative
• babbling all of the time 
• clearly communicating when you need something
• waking up your sister when she is sleeping because you miss her too much 
• you love jewelry and sit for long periods of time putting on every necklace and bracelet you can find. 
• my little fish-you always want to be in water (or sand) and are not content just standing there,  you immerse yourself and stay for a while.

I've forgotten how much 13 month olds understand. You really understand when we tell you not to something. You either look at us with a mischievous grin and do it again or quickly put it back/close the cabinet and clap for yourself! Just yesterday, Daddy told you not to touch the piles of folded clothes on the living room table. You touched them, smiled, then wagged your finger at Daddy and said "Uh-uh-uh" (your version of no-no-no).

These are sweet summer days with our three and a half year old and 13 month old loves. I'm soaking up the moments for sure!