16 months

I know it's a few days late- but here's the 16 month round-up.
Sophia continues to be a bundle of fun. She makes us laugh non-stop.
1- Jib-jab: Sophia loves to talk, whether or not it is real words. Some of her real words lately though are
buh-bye (vs she used to just say bye), boom (typically accompanied by a fist bump- thanks to Rick), shoe (she LOVES shoes and always wants to put them on), Petra, thank you, please, yay!
2-A few of my favorite things: when Sophie is excited about something she makes an almost monkey noise (eh-eh-eh) and jumps/kicks her feet (it's very cute). Things that she gets very excited about include bananas, letting the dog out, going to the gym, and any time she sees the swing in the backyard.
3- Walking: She's sooo close it's almost crazying (yeah, that's not a word). She walks perfectly with just holding one finger. It's just her confidence I think. Come on little one!
4- Little reader: we bought her a little person table, and she loves sitting in the chairs and reading her books. She'll sit there for a good 30 minutes straight (which is like forever in toddler time). Her favorite books are the flip-up books (like Where's Spot).
5- Organizer: Sophia loves to put her toys away. We are in to the Montessori method, so all of the toys have a designated spot where they go, and she loves to take her blocks out and then put them all back. One by one. It's pretty cute (in a slightly-OCD way).

We played in our breakfast nook on a bright sunny day. Here's Sophia toying with my emotions by finger walking.

Longingly staring at her swing outside.

Sophia LOVES oranges. Especially in her little chair.

monkey-face

They are so sweet together.