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Well, April flew by and we are already in May and one month away from Natalie's first birthday. We cannot believe it. We are having such a hard time believing that it will ever get better than it is now. My friend Donna that I taught with assures me that it just keeps getting better and better with every age. James and I have so many conversations where we think this is the best it's ever going to get, we just love her so much in this stage. We think she's the cutest and most fun now. I have to believe Donna that it just keeps getting better and if that's the case (which I'm sure it is) then we are in for so much joy and excitement. One new bit of news is that we are pretty sure that Natalie did her first sign language back to us. I've been doing it with her since January and was beginning to wonder if she would EVER respond and I think she did. We are teaching her the sign for please. We ask her if she wants more food or water or milk and do the sign along with it. If she reaches for it then we say "say please" and do the sign for please and then take her hand and make her do it. Well, on Monday night she did it ALL BY HERSELF!! We erupted in "YEAHHH" and laughed and clapped. She looked at us and laughed back. I immediately said, "I don't think she did that on purpose" and much to our surprise she did it AGAIN. I still wasn't convinced but then she did it 2 times during lunch on Tuesday, once at dinner last night and twice during breakfast this morning. I can't tell you how excited I am. 4 months of doing the signs and she finally did one back. I still get very excited when she does it and she always laughs back, it's so cute. Well, that's about it from the Chalmers' household. Enjoy your spring days!
7 comments:
Yay for Natalie! That's almost exactly the same age that Kenzie signed back for the first time. Isn't it awesome!?!
And, I agree with your friend Donna. It does get better and better, even though you don't think it can (at least it has for us so far). It's funny because Brent and I have the same conversations about Kenzie now.=)
Oh, yeah, the sea dragon is my favorite animal at the zoo, too. It is such a testimony to God's creativity! =)
Great pictures Victoria! I'm glad to see that she's getting used to the grass! That will make outside time more fun this summer.
Great pictures and nice work Natalie on the signing!! Oh ya! She's a cutie...I'm so glad I get to experience her growing. Love you girl!
I just watched your slide show again and I saw/read the picture of the Natster with the tulips at the zoo - I must have missed that caption the first time I viewed it! Thanks for rembering me during the beautiful spring in NE!! I miss it...but I miss you guys more!!!
-christi
Hey Victoria!
I have read every blog and seen all of the pictures and I am sorry I have never left you any comments. You are loved! Just maybe a little bit neglected. OK, a lot neglected!
It is amazing how much she has grown. You are very fortunate to be able to stay home with Natalie and you are obviously doing a great job!
We miss you three and need to get together sometime...yeah, hmm. Looks like maybe late July or early August. We gotta work on that!
Take care of yourself and know that we are thinking of all three of you.
Love, Jen & Jeff
Happy Birthday sweet Natalie! =) Hope your first birthday celebration is full of fun!
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