Over the weekend, Fiona started to use the word "no." So far, she has only used it to indicate that she does not want something (such as food or a drink). At daycare yesterday, she sassed her teacher before naptime. Fiona was told it was time to lie down and take a nap. Fiona responded with "no, no,no" complete with head shaking. She then proceeded to sing and dance on her cot for a little while.
In other word news:
puppy (kitties are also called puppy)
daddy, daddy, daddy
says bye, bye daddy anytime that Kevin is not with us and I tell Fiona that daddy had to leave already
baby
Knows the beginning of "sheep in a jeep" (the first words are Beep, beep and uh-oh)
A parting bit of cuteness:
Fiona has learned how to climb into the rocking chair in her room. She also knows that is where we go for stories before bed. Lately, in the mornings, Fiona's first activity has been to climb into the chair and read a book. It is super cute and she is very proud of herself.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
BAGS!!!
Fiona is obsessed with bags, especially those that are open so she can go through them.
Last night Emily was cleaning up dinner and Fiona was playing. Upon inspection of Fiona's Gap shopping bag we found a beater, some envelopes, and some tupperware. Fiona had been carrying this bag around the living room for awhile.
Also, we both asked Fiona what the frog says yesterday. Both times she did the sign for frog from her baby signing video!!!
Last night Emily was cleaning up dinner and Fiona was playing. Upon inspection of Fiona's Gap shopping bag we found a beater, some envelopes, and some tupperware. Fiona had been carrying this bag around the living room for awhile.
Also, we both asked Fiona what the frog says yesterday. Both times she did the sign for frog from her baby signing video!!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
More signs and smarts
Fiona has been signing all done lately in her high chair and in the bath. She now trries to climb in and out of the bathtub by herself.
Fiona knows that when we go upstairs with our milk we climb in the glider and read stories. She puts Kevin's shoes on his feet when they are by the couch.
Lately Fiona has been obsessed with washing her hands in her play kitchen sink. She pulls her sleeves up and then puts her hands in the sink and moves them around or rubs them together.
Fiona knows that when we go upstairs with our milk we climb in the glider and read stories. She puts Kevin's shoes on his feet when they are by the couch.
Lately Fiona has been obsessed with washing her hands in her play kitchen sink. She pulls her sleeves up and then puts her hands in the sink and moves them around or rubs them together.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Favorite word
Fiona's favorite word is "uh-oh". Uh-oh is used when anything falls on the floor, accident or not.
Fiona sometimes refers to "Sheep in a jeep" as uh-oh because that is one of the first lines in the book.
Fiona sometimes refers to "Sheep in a jeep" as uh-oh because that is one of the first lines in the book.
Animal sounds
Fiona has started to learn her animals and their sounds.
She recognizes kitties and puppies in books. She know who the sheep, cow, horse, and pig are as well. She also knows the lion says "roar", the horse says "neigh", the cow says "moo", and the sheep says "baa". We are working on meow, oink, and woof. We are at a loss for the goat though.
She recognizes kitties and puppies in books. She know who the sheep, cow, horse, and pig are as well. She also knows the lion says "roar", the horse says "neigh", the cow says "moo", and the sheep says "baa". We are working on meow, oink, and woof. We are at a loss for the goat though.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Baby Sign Language
We have been doing baby sign language with Fiona since she was about 9 months. At first we just did a few signs like more and milk and only did them periodically. As Fiona has gotten older and more aware we have started using more signs (and watching more of the baby signing time video). Lately, Fiona has been showing an understanding of the signs and when to use them.
Fiona knows that when we say and sign eat that she should go to her high hair. Fiona also knows that when we say and sign bath or bed she should go to the stairs.
The past week or so Fiona has been demonstrating that she also knows how to use the signs. She consistently signs and says more when she wants more of something. However, when she is lazy she will point to the empty spot on her tray and grunt until she gets more of what she wants.
Emily has been signing bath for about a month. Last week Fiona started signing and saying bath back (and then running to the bathroom).
Fiona knows that when we say and sign eat that she should go to her high hair. Fiona also knows that when we say and sign bath or bed she should go to the stairs.
The past week or so Fiona has been demonstrating that she also knows how to use the signs. She consistently signs and says more when she wants more of something. However, when she is lazy she will point to the empty spot on her tray and grunt until she gets more of what she wants.
Emily has been signing bath for about a month. Last week Fiona started signing and saying bath back (and then running to the bathroom).
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Fiona's Valentine's Day
Fiona had her second Valentine's Party today. This time last year she was at Lexington Baptist Temple. I am not sure they had an actual party but she did make a Valentine for mommy and daddy. This year, Fiona and her classmates (EJ, Cole, Cooper, and Bennett) had a party after naptime. They exchanged valentine's, had juice, cheetos, cheese, fruit and cookies. That sounds like a pretty good party to me. Fiona even got a valentine from her friend Claire, who used to be in her class at school.
Fiona (and by Fiona here I mean mommy) made her teachers, Mrs Amanda and Mrs Michele, several valentine's treats. She gave her teachers cookies, Twix, a card, and heart cutouts made from wax paper and melted crayons (thanks Pinterest).
Fiona and mommy are still working on daddy's valentine's day present so you will have to check back for an update about that one.
Fiona (and by Fiona here I mean mommy) made her teachers, Mrs Amanda and Mrs Michele, several valentine's treats. She gave her teachers cookies, Twix, a card, and heart cutouts made from wax paper and melted crayons (thanks Pinterest).
Fiona and mommy are still working on daddy's valentine's day present so you will have to check back for an update about that one.
Happy Valentine's Day Fiona
Happy Valentine's Day Fiona. Mommy and daddy love you more every single day. You are such an amazing joy and wonder every single day. Our lives have been better since you joined us and each day is better and more fun than the one before. We cannot think about you or talk about you without getting a big smile on our faces. Thank you for being our amazing gift each and every day. We love you sweet girl!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Apologies
We have not done a blog post in a long time. Things are crazy but we are hanging in there. Emily is going to try and post some over the next week or two so please be patient. Thanks!
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