Ella: 15 months

Ella: 15 months

2 ft. 8 inches

21 pounds 2.5 oz.

 

 

Going bye-bye is your favorite. You dramatically throw a fit if anyone tries to leave the house without you. You are dramatic and expressive. When you are thirsty, you go into the cup drawer and bring me a cup to fill. Using sign language and lots of words, you let us know what you need and how you are feeling. It is a joy to communicate with you.

You've become a big Barney fan. When you are in the mood, you bring us both remotes, ask for "Bar-bar", climb up onto the couch, then pat the seat next to you inviting me to sit with you.
Anytime you go to the bathroom or "toot", you smile and yell "tinky"! You have figured out some basic systems in our home, dirty diapers get put into the trash and taking off shoes when we come in the house. It is adorable to watch you do both of these things yourself.

You are down to one afternoon nap a day. You love running, walking, dancing, going on wagon rides, waking up Abby, going downstairs all by yourself to play with Abby in the playroom, coloring and playing with Abby's Leappad (or other special "big kid" toys) when no one is looking. It took a little while, but you have developed a love for books. You like to read them by yourself. Though I think you really like the idea of joining us for a story or climbing into my lap with a book, as soon as I try to take the book or turn the page, you yell at me and make it clear that you are going to do it yourself.  My passionate little girl! One day soon, I'm sure you will actually want to hear the story.  You make us laugh and give the best hugs! We adore you Belly B!


 (The purse!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy_aT9PMWCI

 You love pointing to Papa on the fridge and saying his name. The perk of having a grandparent name that is easy to say!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gr54byKLOM