They Grow Up So Fast

I have to update everyone on Lyla. I usually just post pictures and don't really tell you what she's up to. Mostly, Lyla is talking, she even says some sentences. Her cutest sentences are:

• "Are you OK?"
• "I'm OK."
• "My name is Lyla."
• "I need to hold you."
• "I hug you."
• "I need cow." (her lovey)
• "I need to pee" or "I need to poop"

She is talking up a storm. Speaking of the last sentence, I have always said that I wouldn't bother potty training Lyla until she shows many signs of being ready, because I see absolutely no reason to rush potty training because I hear it's no fun. However, Lyla has started wanting to sit on the adult toilet a few times a day. I got tired of holding her up there, so I finally went yesterday and bought her two potties, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. She hasn't "gone" in them yet, but is logging many minutes on them. We're taking it slow, but at least we have a proper seat for her now.

Lyla loves to be outside especially at the playground. She loves to climb and go down slides. She can go down most slides without any help, just a reminder to sit on her bottom. Sidewalk chalk and bubbles are also a big hit. Nana and Papa came to visit last weekend and I think the three of them were outside for three hours straight Saturday. That's pretty impressive since we live in a townhouse and barely have a yard.

Lyla is currently working on her top canine teeth. They are starting to pop through but it's a slow process. After that, we have the bottom canine teeth to go and the 2 year molars. I can't wait until she has a full set of baby teeth.

Lyla's all time favorite cartoon is Dora. She gets so excited when it comes on, she sings the intro song "D D D D D Dora." She knows all the characters: Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map and Swiper. She loves when Swiper makes his appearance and she tells him "No, no no Swiper" or she says "Swiper no swiping" like Dora says. Other favorites are Olivia, Max & Ruby and Yo Gabba Gabba.

She is growing up so fast, and I was reminded in my Mommy group this morning to cherish my days with Lyla because they will go by fast. She is going to be 18 and off to college before I know it.