Normally, she doesn't kiss actual people yet-- though I did trick her into kissing my hand and she spontaneously kissed my arm one morning-- but she kisses pictures and clothing pretty often. Her favorite book remains Don't Be So Nosy, Posy, and she loves kissing the pig and cow in that book.
She says about 30 words now; Elmo, purple, cookie, and neigh are some of the more recent ones. And she's making up some of her own sign language. One is driving me bats: she'll sign "eat," and I'll ask, "Are you hungry?" Then she'll do this very weird sign she made up-- she clasps the fingers on her right hand together and turns her hand upside down and sticks it over one eye. What in Zeus's name is that supposed to mean? I can narrow it down-- it's not cereal, milk, cheese, or cookie (she knows the signs or words for those). So I'm guessing it's one of her other favorite foods or drink: yogurt, crackers, bread, juice, or Peach Puffs. But she hasn't told me yet.
A new pic that I'm in love with. Warm weather means outdoors photos. Yay!
Between this photo and the one below it, which is your favorite?
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How precious! I like this photo best, only because the closeup shows off her pretty eyes & lashes!
ReplyDeleteThose little curls are gorgeous!
I think it's great she makes up her own sign language words. Shows a real creativity. Maybe she'll grow up to be a writer like Mommy!
She's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you using to teach her the sign language? I have heard of this but I don't know much about it.
This photo is my favourite too, because it's closeup. She's gorgeous. And I love the idea of using sign language. I know lots of people who planned to do it with their children but never stuck with it. It's good to know it works...even if you can't understand her sometimes lol. You have a bilingual baby. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks! We're using the Baby Signs DVD series, which Sarina absolutely loves. She gets so excited when I put on those DVDs! She's learned a ton from them, both signs and speech. She usually learns the sign first, then adds the word when she figures out how to say it. So now she signs and says "more," for example.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the other photo, because she's smiling in that one...
ReplyDeleteThe photo in this blog post is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI just love the mischevious little grin creeping up on her face, the innocent curls and the still-chubby arms.
Plus, it's more like a portrait than a photo. :) Shows her features nicely.
This one is my favorite. I *love* overalls and those curls are so beautiful...
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