Kate is 21 Months Old

Can you believe that Kate is right around the corner from turning 2!?!

Feel like I haven't done a Kate "update" in a while and there is just so much about her right now that I don't ever want to forget and want to soak up every second of. This post could probably go on for days, but here is what I think of off the top of my sleep deprived head!

Kate is 100% the boss, a bit of a diva, kind of sassy, but at the same time the sweetest, snuggliest, most precious little girl you have ever been around.

"NO" is probably still her favorite word and it is always accompanied by that little finger pointing at whatever/whoever she is bossing around at the moment.

She is starting to be more independent and will play by herself for longer and longer periods of time.  After a few minutes she will realize that nobody is playing with her and will poke her head around the corner and say "Hi" with a small little wave.  Always checking in...

Loves playing pretend with her baby doll.  Pretty hilarious to watch her and see how she mimics me taking care of Bruce.  Lots of rocking, pat pats, "diaper changes",  wrapping baby in his bitty (blankie), and pushing him in his stroller.  Love watching her love on her baby- too sweet.

She is a little sponge these days.  Repeating almost everything, remembering little dance moves from her videos, trying to sing ABCs, counting (uuunn, dooo, reee!).  Loves music and singing songs- ABC is her number 1 jam.  Starting to say more sentences instead of just words, says "ta tu mommy/daddy" for thank you and it is just so sweet.

She absolutely loves her "Wiggy"
(the feeling is mutual)

New favorite game with mommy and daddy is "NIGHT NIGHT" where she puts a pillow on the floor, points to it and tells us to "NIGHT NIGHT" (with a LOT of authority) then she proceeds to cover you with a blanket and pat on your back.  We kind of love this game too... :)

Obsessed with shoes- wants to put them on as soon as she wakes up.

The girl loves to eat.  Starting to be a bit more adventurous and will eat more of a variety.  Still struggling with vegetables, but she can tear up some fruit.  Loves yogurt,  "pop pop" or "cah corn" (popcorn), pop-eh-cles, and most especially cheese dip.  She is always ready for a "nack"

Loves watching the Mother Goose Club and Yo Gabba Gabba.  Loves reading books- Sandra Boynton still her favorite.  Starting to get into coloring and doing arts and crafts- I am excited about this new phase!

What else, what else....

We just can't get enough of our funny, bossy, sweet Kate.  She just gets better every day and my heart could explode with the love I have for these babies of mine.  Love watching her grow and become this smart little person and sweet big sissy, it is really amazing.