Poop and Other Updates

No photos today. That's what happens on busy days during busy weeks. But I will provide an update instead.

M has started at-home daycare with a friend and stay-at-home mom, Apryl. Apryl has two little girls, one who is just six months older than M. M loves going over there, and the girls Avery and Ainsley say that M is their "best friend."Needless to say, M is thriving in this new environment.

She is also getting one step closer to the potty-training milestone. This week, M started saying "poop" when she goes #1 and #2, letting us know that it is time to change the diaper. Recognition is the first step is getting her on ready to go on the potty, and we did not have to do anything to get her there! Except talk to her, I guess. And we are having a great time talking to her. She is getting better at conversing, actually giving simple answers to simple questions and identifying many every-day objects. This morning, she was at the window and said "Moon!" I told her that no, the moon is out at night and not during the day, only to look out the window and see the moon there in the blue sky.

It is amazing how fast she changes and grows. I know all parents say that about their children (Joc, talking about you, I just read your blog),  but it is true. Just a year ago she was rolling around on a blanket, sleeping most of the day and not yet eating food! And now she is walking, talking, helping with laundry, and pretend feeding her stuffed animals. It is amazing!