Elise ~ 21 months

I am finding myself going back to the blog and looking through old posts more and more often.... to compare Finn and Eli or to just reminisce.  So here is another post for that exact same reason.

 

Elise Ana ~ 21 months, 1 3/4 of a year old.

 

You are one busy bee miss Elise.  Communicating in 2-3 word phrases on many occasions - "mo milk, mo wawa, Eli milk peeese, mommy/daddy sit, bess you"  and equally in Czech too  - "tady (here), taky (also), prikrit (cover me)" and so so many more I can't remember at the moment.  Your understanding far exceeds your vocabulary and it is amazing how much you know in both English and Czech.  Your ear was achy the other day and for the first time you were able to communicate that you had an owie in your ear.  You are definitely starting to explore your boundaries and learning new experiences by testing the limits; just had your first in store tantrum last weekend and caused quite a scene:)    You are the most loving big sister we could have asked for; you have learned to be as gentle as you can be to Finn and are always so concerned when he cries that you come running to him to make sure he's ok.  We can't wait for the two of you to be best buddies so you can show him all your tricks.  You are tackling using the potty and succed 2-3 times per day on most occasions however this has also left us with pee and poopoo in various places around the house:)  You love to eat nuts (pistachios and cashews) expensive taste you have, cheese, chocolate, pasta and canned corn.... anything else is not worth trying as it just goes flying off the table.  You love shoes and jackets and when mommy's desperate for some quiet we open your closet and box of shoes and let you pull out every one; entertains you for at least a half hour.  You also love your baby dolls and give them diapers, place them in Finn's swing and car seat regularly.  You are the best helper and love to switch the laundry, bake and clean the counters with cleaning spray.  At the doctors yesterday you weighed in at 24.3 lbs.  It is amazing watching you grow and learn.  We can't wait for the adventures that lie ahead but at the same time wish we could keep you just as you are. 

 

We love you sweet pea.

 

Forgot that you also discovered peanut butter