Marie has started to talk a little bit. Whenever she does, we cheer and whoop up a storm. Her eyes light up and she laughs. 'B' words are very big with her. Baby, bye-bye, boat, yeah and daddy are her words. There is an occasional 'mama' which thrills me, of course.
She has adjusted amazingly to her new surroundings. It doesn't hurt that she has a better play space, both inside and out. She has figured out where the toys are in the basement and outside. She knows which direction the park is and also understands if we ask her if she wants to go to the lake. Those comments get squeals out of her. Marie has also figured out that the dishwasher here, like at her old house, will hold magnets. She takes them off the fridge, places them on the dishwasher, walks around for a while and moves it back to the fridge - same spot she took it from. She is in love with the washer and dryer. At the former house, she could never get to them. Since these are frontloaders, all the buttons and lights are within toddler reach. Fortunately, there is a way to lock out the buttons so she can press them to her hearts content. She likes to shut the door to the laundry room with the overhead lights out and watch the washer/dryer lights. Easily entertained?
I canned peaches the past few days. The cans are sitting on the counter, waiting for a spot in the basement to open up. As she eats, she points to the peaches and asks, in her way, if she can eat them. I am getting tired of saying no. Guess maybe I should move them out of her view.
Hopefully the camera will reveal itself in a few days. If it doesn't show up before school starts, it could be awhile.
