Happy 2.5 Years!

Today is Paige's 2 1/2 year birthday! Paige had made so much progress since she turned 2. It really is unbelievable when I think back to 6 months ago. Mostly it's her language. She has conversations with her toys and the cat. It's really cute because she'll ask Ella a question like "Wanna sit on the couch by me?" Then she'll respond for Ella: "Yes" Then she'll confirm: "Okay". It cracks me up every time. And how can I resist when she comes up to me and asks "Momma, you want to play legos with me?" I think it was just this week that she's now using the word "with" when appropriate. She still gets his and hers confused at times though.

Last night Justin was asking her if she wanted peanut butter on toast. And I added that he could put some banana on it too (which I love). And Justin responded: "No, that's gross". Not only did she just repeat the words out of his mouth, but she rephrased it back to me. Paige said "No mama, you don't put manana (banana) on peanut butter, that's gross". And added a nice finger waving along with it too.

Her bedroom is right at the top of the stairs, so since we've had her in the toddler bed, we've been closing the door tightly and she has a childproof cover on the doorknob inside. I think with the weather being colder, her door might not be latching all the way shut. This morning I was still in bed (with morning sickness-I thought this was supposed to be over by now) and Justin was in the living room eating his breakfast. I heard a little noise on the baby monitor from one of her toys, but she never said a word when she woke up. Next thing I know she's walking down the stairs by herself and in the living room with Justin to tell him she's up! She must've been able to pull hard enough to get that door open by herself. I hope she doesn't try that in the middle of the night now that she knows she can get out.

Happy half birthday, Paige!