At twenty three months my language has really been exploding, with lots of complex sentences (mostly demands).  I can say lots of five word phrases, like “I want more milk, Mommy” or “put on your shoes, Daddy.”  I still have a difficult time saying my “s” sounds, which is only really a problem for me when the family goes out for ice cream.  My favorite part of the ice cream place is the sprinkles, and I usually opt for a bowl full of them, rather than any actual ice cream.

I’ve always been an inquisitive girl, but on August 5, 2017 I officially entered the “why?” phase.  I ask this almost consistently.  The answer I’m given never satisfies me, and I usually follow up with eight or nine more “whys” in a row.

Life in the toddler room at daycare continues to be good, although I did have one isolated dispute with a friend over a blue block we both wanted.  I bit her, and then immediately confessed to that behavior.  I keep on confessing, over and over.  Every day when my parents pick me up and ask how my day was, I volunteer, “I bite Evie!  I wanted the blue block!”  It’s been a few weeks now, but I’m obviously still remorseful.

Speaking of daycare, the thing I love most about the playground at school is the rocks!  I load my pockets up with them every day, and come home weighed down each night.  I enjoy taking my shoes off on the way to school each morning, which irritates my parents to no end.  I’ve discovered that I can excuse this behavior by claiming there was a rock in my shoe.  (Psssst, there never is).

Current likes: yogurt in tube form

Current dislikes: When Mommy takes my rocks out of my pockets to do the laundry

August is in full swing, and I’ve been enjoying every minute of it, including apple picking and baseball games with my cousins.  One of my favorite summer pastimes is visiting the Travers Zoo in Millbrook, NY.  I especially love the lemurs they have there, but also the gift shop!  On my most recent visit I chose a small chipmunk finger puppet, which I named Mr. Goleechi Nonya Snickles.  Making up silly names for things is still something I have a real knack for!

I’m getting ready to move up to the Pre-K classroom next month, and I’ve already transferred my cubby there in anticipation.  In the past I have been a bit rigid and inflexible where change is concerned, but I seem to be taking this one in stride.  I’m also working on some other big boy activities, like being in charge of getting myself dressed in the mornings, rather than waiting for Mommy and Daddy to assist me.

I’m also working on saving money in my piggy bank, because Mommy and Daddy are teaching me that I can use it to buy myself a toy.  I’m really enjoying shaking my Papa Steve down for pocket change each time I see him.

Current likes: Being a helper

Current dislikes: Impulse control (specifically the desire to hit back when a friend at school hits first)