But I decided that I would try to multitask this morning - working on this post while the pictures scan. Multitasking is something I used to be quite skilled at but Elsa seems to have zapped that talent right out of me! Even if she is safely tucked away in her crib, I am no longer efficient when trying to do multiple projects at once. I think it's because I never know when she's going to startle awake and start crying, so I do everything as fast as possible, cutting too many corners along the way.
Ok, enough of the whining (I'm sure those of you who have 2+ kids at home are thinking "wah wah... she has no clue..."). This post is supposed to be about Miss Elsa, who turned 14 whole months old on March 21!
Over the last month, Elsa has been practicing her steps. She's not quite at a full on walk but can take about 15 steps in a row. Something else she just mastered is standing up on her own - previous, she had to pull herself up with the aid of a piece of furniture - but now she can "drop it like it's hot" and stand right back up!
Carl and I have also been working with her on simple signs to help her communicate her needs with out screaming at us. We started with the sign for milk and have also taught her "more". Now, I'm trying to teach her "thirsty" and "eat". It's interesting to see how quickly babies pick up on non-verbal communication.
Of course, I also need to share some pictures of the beautiful babe, because you never can get enough pictures of Elsa :-)
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| At the zoo with her pals. She especially loved the tiger and monkeys. |
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| Cheese! |
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| On her actual "14 month birthday"; happy to be in Daddy's arms. |
