signs, signs

I've been practicing sign language for Lil for about six months. Just a few small ones, like "more," and "all done." But she would rather incoherently vocalize her needs and opinions rather than actually communicate in a way I can understand. Today I thought we had a breakthrough. At the end of lunch, a happy Lil waves her hands (the sign for "all done") instead of simply throwing her dishes and food on the floor (her way of communicating "all done"). It can be confusing, and sometimes I think it's easier just to clean up the mess. 

Just watch the video and judge for yourself....

purple pie-man eater

It was a big day for Lil.  She mastered the back-to-tummy roll, passed objects back and forth between both hands, she even held her bottle- all by herself! There was even a little teething action going on, though no sign of any new teeth yet.  This is where Pie-Man enters.  He's Lil's squeaky little teething toy.  A cousin of Sofie the Giraffe, Pie-Man is also made of natural rubber and is completely non-toxic.  Besides being perfectly gnawable, he also happened to match the little green birdie on Lil's tunic. All that purple needs a little electric green to keep it current, and a few little touches- a birdie appliqué, a pair of socks, and a teething toy- are all it takes.

purple pain

One little tooth is causing Lil a great deal of hardship! This has resulted in a string of very bad days, and a baby who says, "no pictures!"  After three outfit changes, Lil finally settled for this little purple prairie dress, striped Legs and a rose diaper cover from Thirsties.  These covers are nice and lightweight and soft, so Lil doesn't stick to anything while wearing it. The white trim reminds me of real Jockeys. It's a good thing babies don't look ridiculous with their skirts up. 

                       

Today we're introducing Lil's new friend, Jenny Giraffe.  She's could be Jerome's new love interest.  Stay tuned...

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