More big-girl news!  I figured out how to climb up and hoist myself into my crib on January 8th of this month, a skill I am more than happy to demonstrate for an appreciative audience.

I also started formally potty training the weekend of January 13-14, 2018, and got off to a fantastic start.  In fact, I made it to my Elmo potty in time 100% of the time that first weekend.  I had a few accidents at daycare my first few days back, but got the hang of things there and now I’m off to the races!  I’m very proud of my big girl underwear (in fact, if you want me to wear a pull-up, I frequently demand to put a pair of underwear over it).

I’m also feelin’ my cool toddler attitude this month, and I’ve developed a silly little Elvis sneer that I make sometimes when I’m being sassy.

Current likes: flushing the potty (for everyone)

Current dislikes: bedtime

Yoo-hoo!

I’ve been having a lot of winter time fun this month!  I’ve had friends over to go sledding and drink hot chocolate, I’ve made a snowman in the yard, and I’ve been very busy perfecting my recipe for “snow ball soup” (an incredibly messy concoction of which I’m very proud).  I’m sure that cabin fever will set in eventually, but for the time being I’m all about the winter!

I’ve been having lots of fun playing with my sister, too, although sometimes I find she can be a bit much.  I must have overheard someone who was similarly exasperated say “Jesus Christ, Lena” and then throw up their hands.  So I repeated the gesture and loudly exclaimed with my hands in the air, “fearless grace, Lena!”  I do love her though, and the two of us have taken up a new nighttime ritual wherein one of us runs into the other’s room and says “good night sweet dreams I love you!” before bed.  I guess we’ll keep her.

Current likes:  Snowball soup, stone soup, all your basic imaginary stews …

Current dislikes:  Being forced to comply with direct commands