We're definitely into summer here now: Marisca enjoyed toddling round the park this afternoon while we sat and enjoyed ice creams and the live music from the bandstand. It gave us time to reflect on all the changes in the last month - she really is growing up now, but we know there is a lot more to come!
Aside from walking, Marisca is much more communicative these days. 'More' is a very useful sign, which she uses during meals to tell us when she wants more/something else/what we're eating (even if it's the same as she has), but also at other times to tell us when she's hungry. She also signs for finished, but we have to ask first to get that sign...
If she wants you to read a book she'll bring it over and put it in your lap. If she wants you to open a box of raisins she'll bring it over and put it in your lap. If you ask her where teddy is she'll look at her cot. If you aks her if she would like some fruit she'll look at the fruit bowl... the list goes on, all signs of a little girl who is learning to communicate with us. Of course, she's also quick to tell us when she's annoyed: usually when we're preventing her from doing something she really wants to do like play with Mummy's phone! I can see the tantrums looming, but she's not quite there yet.
This coming month is a big one as Marisca will start going to nursery two days a week. It will be interesting to see how that affects her, and what she learns from the other children there. She's loved her settling in days so I think my little girl is ready for a new adventure.
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