Thursday, August 20, 2009

The End is Near...











I just wrapped up being the Mommy of three :) I stole my nephews for five days and loved every minute of it! They were so much fun to have around and I hope that they had a good time being here. I think they're going to be incredible BIG brothers in January!

As the days pass by I'm becoming increasingly weary about leaving Kiera on a daily basis...again. I hate the thought of her with someone whom I don't know. I'm having anxiety. I hope that I've given Kiera the kind of summer she deserved. I know that it's one that I'll never forget.

Here are some of the things that she's doing right now...She...
  • Can find her nose, mouth, eyes, ears, hair, and teeth.
  • LOVES to play patty-cake and even traces a 'K' for "mark it with a K!"
  • Knows how to wash her hands by getting the soap and rubbing her hands together.
  • Can put three puzzles completely together.
  • Can fit shapes into their spaces.
  • Colors.
  • Can follow instructions.
  • Knows how to turn the cable box on and off and run the DVD player (scary).
  • Makes the silliest sounds with her mouth...including animal noises like a puppy, lion, duck, bear, bee, and sheep...we have been working on a cat all summer long and we're not there yet.
  • Sets up her little table by her chair when I tell her I'm going to get her a snack and then puts her bowl on it.
  • Can get a specific book that I ask her to get from her book shelf or basket...her favorite is the super sleuths :)
  • Eats with a fork and spoon.
  • Gives kisses and blows kisses when you ask her to say "I love you!"
  • Yells, "stop!" at the dogs when I tell them not to do something...oops...my fault!
  • Says "no", but means "yes" most of the time...especially when I ask her if she wants to eat...she says, "no" and then goes to get her chair.
  • Talks up a storm and completely knows what she's saying...and much of it comes out in question form.
  • I love it when she's thinking of something to say and she begins it with "ummm..." It's hysterical!!!

There are so many other things...she's super funny! I can't wait to see what the next few months bring!