Keira, Keira, Keira. It's that time again, another update. You're not alone, I wonder when I'm going to stop the monthly updates too. ;-) The little rascal is now 16 months old (two months from going into the nursery at church, not that I'm counting down!) ;-)
I can't even describe what a joy Keira is. I just feel so grateful to have her in our life and can not imagine our life without her. I hate to say it, but people who don't have kids REALLY are missing out. I never realized such happiness and love even existed.
One word my cousin used to describe Keira is "busy." She is. She doesn't sit still, always on the go. She is always talking and exploring. She studies things like she wants to know every detail about it. She pushes the limits to see what she can get away with, especially with her mommy. She asks for what she wants by saying "please?", usually more than once, sometimes preceded by or followed with the word of what she wants. She often says "thank you" or reminds you to say "thank you." When you're carrying on an adult-like conversation with her she nods her head yes and no like she's really understanding everything you're saying. She can say soooo many words. It absolutely amazes me. I think one of the most rewarding things in life is to see your child LEARNING, understanding, and talking.
Sometimes when her diaper is dirty she will say "dirty?" and will feel it. But sometimes it's just gas. She can say "kisses" but often if we try to give her one or ask if we can give her one she says "no" and turns her head. She adores her daddy and one morning got a little upset when I woke up a little later than them and ruined her special daddy/daughter time. However, I realized that she does love me too when I hurt my back and went to Chris' chiropractor in pain and she was all worried about me and crying to be right with me and only me. :o)
When we were Christmas shopping and would leave her favorite area, the "babies", she would happily say "bye, bye babies" several times. I would give anything if she still does that in several years, instead of being the kid who throws a tantrum because she can't have what she wants. Yesterday when we were leaving the house I told her we were going bye bye. She ran over to the dog treats and said "treat, treat." She was all excited to give one to Jason. And then as we walked out the door she said "bye, bye Jason."
Keira's been wonderful with the Chritmas tree. She's only tried to touch something once and she did also try to unwrap a gift once. A couple of days after we put it up she spotted a CareBear and made a growl sound. She then pointed to a star in front of the lights and said "pretty."
If she hears music she'll break in to dance. It is soooooo cute! LOL!!!
A couple of weeks ago she cut her seventh tooth, a bottom left lateral I think it's called. A couple of days later she reluctently let me look further into her mouth (not a fan of people looking in her mouth) and I realized she had already cut an upper molar on each side. I felt like such a bad mommy for not knowing it was happening. So now she has nine teeth but you can only really see the two bottom ones when she talks and smiles.
She is sooo good about going down for naps and going to bed at night. She very rarely cries. But after we get her all snuggled up, she immediately opens her door that we cracked several inches.
Now some of you (if you live here or Skype) may be thinking "I've never heard her or seen her do that." Well, I'm not making things up. But it's not so much with other people or in other places besides at home. When we're out she becomes a little mute ;-) and won't even say bye bye to friendly strangers smiling at her begging for a hi or bye. She knows where she feels comfortable!
Maybe she'll have curly hair!!! :o)
Keira is my little bundle of JOY and happiness. She is such a blessing to our family. I love her more and more every day, even when she's a little stinker.
