14 months old

punkin' girl Elle,

You are amazing. Truly amazing. We are blown away by the things that you do every day. You really do understand everything that we ask you to do or tell you. We test you with it daily. We will ask you to take something to another person or animal. You think about what we are asking and normally complete the task. You are starting to categorize things in your play. (Mommy is a pre-k teacher and meemom a retired teacher, we notice these things). You take out one horse/fish/big cat and then search through all of the animals for minutes at a time until you find the match. You are obsessed with all things ELMO! We have Elmo's in all sizes, elmos that talk and laugh and move, elmo shirts, an elmo ride on helicopter(thanks aunt catherine), elmo bath toys and you still can't get enough of elmo. Sesame Street characters are on the front of all of the Earth's Best products and your daddy actually thought that is why I was buying them. Daddy is so silly.
You point to everything and wait for us to explain it to you. You have a DaDa chant that you do for Daddy multiple times a day. he loves it and is so proud. You point out people and animal noses. You climb on EVERYTHING. You really scare us all with the climbing. You just can't help yourself. Catherine and I scored a climbing rock wall/slide at target after Christmas that you love.
You have also really enjoyed the cold weather. You giggle with delight when that cold wind hits those sweet cheeks. You get very frustrated if the weather is bad and you can't go outside.
The dogs and cats are your favorite by far. They get more pats and kisses than Daddy and I combined! Your favorite is still buddy "Bob" as you have renamed him. You squeal and giggle when you see him. You sing songs about him and you tackle him and pat and kiss and pat and kiss. Bob is a GOOD cat and I can't believe he takes all the abuse. Bob is no spring chicken but he wins a prize.
We love you so much and think that you are so fun. You entertain yourself for periods of time playing with your toys or reading books.You love reading books! You are starting to pretend to read to momma and I love it. Bath time continues to be a family favorite! I can't believe you are already 14 months. This time has gone by way too fast and doesn't seem to be slowing down. We love you so much baby Girl.

Love,
Momma