What she's up to now

Vivian is 15 months and certainly has a personality! She's smiley, feisty, and independent. She entertains herself easily, but also loves to stand at your feet and beg to be held when she needs a cuddle. She's starting to talk, and her favorite word is "mo, mo, mo," which means everything from "more" to "I want, now, give me, please & pick me up." She also says "dah" for dog and "whoo" for bark. She loves to toddle around the house, opening drawers, playing with old electronics, putting things in bags, wearing things over her shoulder like a purse... she pays little attention to toys.

She still takes her paci for naps and bedtime and likes to grab it from her crib and walk around -- and then throw it so no one can find it. We own about 6 pacifiers, but can only find 2 at any given time! She's a good eater -- with some things. She could eat Cheerios, watermelon, and cheese all day long if it was her choice. I can tell that she understands many of the things I tell her -- when I ask if she wants Cheerios, she smiles and sways back and forth for her happy food wiggle. Her newest thing is to take a tissue or cloth and blow her nose. I am amazed because neither of the boys could blow their nose on command until they were 3!

Vivian loves her brothers -- laughs at their antics (in spite of my frustrations), loves playing in their room with their toys, and smiles whenever she sees them. Her brothers do not quite share the same adoration as they are often caught closing the door just before she can get to their room, yelling "Moooom" when she's in their room and saying "No, Vivian!" when she touches their iPod. And at the same time, I witnessed Grant fiercely protecting her safety while at the park the other day -- he said, "Don't do that -- she's my sister!" Grant also is very concerned about her safety around the house regarding what she can/can't touch and put in her mouth. Evan loves to make her laugh, and does so frequently.

I find that both Jason & I watch her endlessly -- she is so curious, funny, and just darn cute! She doesn't have to do much to make me smile. I remember how much I love this stage of discovery -- I did with all of our kids.