A little known secret about babies is that once they hit the year mark, they're immediately toddlers. Perhaps that was breaking news to me, but I've learned quickly. Sydney is definitely a toddler these days, with her own opinion on what she wants and when she wants it. We joke that she has split personalities or mood swings, and you know what? It's actually not a joke! Don't get my wrong, our little darling is still that, just more spirited. Now that she's officially walking like a pro, she has lots of great opportunities to find fun and trouble. Oh to be young again...
These days Sydney:
- Is all about mimicking. She'll mimic tones, voice fluctuations, and movements. My favorite is to hear her try and say works we really annunciate like "CAR, BIRDIE, and cocka-doodle-doo."
- has decided her car seat is akin to the electric chair and flips a lid every time we buckle on up. I have to remind her that's she's not committed any crimes and the seat is purely for her safety.
- is a daddy's girl. She's going through a big daddy phase and it's pretty adorable. She just cannot get enough of Evan. And he, simply cannot get enough of her. Melt.My.Heart.
- loves, loves, loves school. I try not to take it personally that she's really excited to get into her classroom every morning and doesn't flinch when I walk out the door. Plus side? She's pretty well adjusted.
- is a climber. Everything is worth a climb. Nothing is off limits. The Christmas tree will be a fun experiment.
- has really discovered the slide, although she's a cautious one. Rather than sliding down easily, she digs her heels in so she can control the pace in which she slides down. Such a safe little one.
That covers her tricks. And now for pics.
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| topless carving |
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| this is amazing!!! |
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| masterpieces |
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| enjoying Crocktober |
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| papa and his girls |
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| such a seattlite |
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| thrilled to be schooled |
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| kicking at the children's museum |
