Newsletter 24 months

Dear Selah,

You've just turned 2. We had a small get together with friends for you where you received a bouncy ball with a handle, a toy that you've been coveting for a long time. We plan on taking you to the zoo and the children's museum soon.

You're a genuine delight to be around. You're free with hugs and kisses for anyone that wants one. You love to tickle your parents. You are generally wary of men but that's not a bad thing at this point in time! Some of your favorite people include your Amah and Valwee whom you ask for almost everyday. You also mention 'Com (grandpa in Chinese) and grandma, Tom Tom (which you say in a deep voice), Whit Whit, Bubba, Debbie and Kaylee. 

Your vocabulary is growing immensely but we do love to hear you say some words over and over again like- nom nom nom (watermelon), and STRAWBERRY!, and locklate (chocolate). When you call the dog you say EYE! (for Isaac). You are still using your signs which I am so grateful for because half the time I don't know what you're saying. You've made up some of your own signs and that's also very helpful. To name a few, you shake your fist for oils, turn 2 fingers for louder, and pinch your fingers together when you want a sticker. The more signs we can teach you the better. You're starting to learn your phonics starting with ABCD and you can already recognize these letters. For some reason you've stopped saying your D's  and have replaced them with Gs so Dada sounds like Gaga and dog sounds like gog. You drive me insane with the number of times you say Mama all the time.

You love to read books, flip pages, play with your baby dolls and 'cook' for us. And bubbles are a big deal. You're insistent and particular about some things like washing your fruit and shaking it dry. You LOVE to apply oils to any kind of bobo, even if it means making some up. You already love to wipe things down so I hope you grow up to love cleaning! You're so good about picking up your toys when asked. You've learned to use a spray bottle to spray water at people and you think it's hilarious. You enjoy youtube videos with Elmo and Itsy Bitsy Spider. You sit on the counter and 'help' Mama cook, and you especially like when you get to wash rice and make green smoothies.

You're getting better and better at sitting still during church. You sing in your own baby talk during music sometimes and it is so cute! You ask to do worship sometimes at home and that really blesses your Mama. You love to distribute bibles and hymnals during family worship and take your job very seriously. You are pretty responsive to discipline making you an easy going sweet girl. 

You're tiny at about 23 lbs which is a source of stress for me but you eat all the time. And you eat really well. You love most vegetables including broccoli, green beans, and cucumbers. Fruit is your snack of choice particularly grapes and peaches. Your palate changes day to day, you'll eat something one day and not care for it the next. Meat is not your favorite but you'll obligate us.

When we tell you No, you respond with wait! Meaning you hope the answer will change later.  You can buckle the chest clip by yourself in your car seat. When you do anything praiseworthy you always say "good girl" so we remember to give you praise too.

You are the sweetest joy and one of my greatest blessings. I think about you when you go to bed and look forward to seeing you every morning. I'm so thankful for you Selah and so proud I get to be your Mama. I love you sweet girl.