I know I haven't posted in a while. We are still trying to get back into the routine of work and daycare. I forgot how difficult it is trying to balance work and family. Unfortunately, work has suffered a little because I am finding it hard to be away from Camryn again. I know it has been a month already, but I am still not willing to give work any more of my time right now. It will all get done sooner or later. We have been trying to make the most of our weekends together now. We spent one evening at the York Fair where Camryn enjoyed playing her duck game and eating a hot dog. She was even willing to get closer to the animals without screaming. Chris and I also had a date night last weekend - we went to dinner and saw a Broadway musical. It was great!!! We love to spend time together as a family, but Chris and I enjoy our adult time too.Since I last wrote, it seems like Camryn is changing more and more every day. From the day that she got brave and took more than 3 steps, she has been walking constantly. She is content just walking around the room, back and forth, and around the room again. She enjoys walking outside in the grass and around stores when we let her out of the cart. She is still working on mastering her skills and falls every now and then, but she gets right back up again. She has even gotten slightly daring and has attempted to "run" when we chase her. :) So much else has changed about her that I decided to give you "a little bit of Camryn":
- At her 15 month check-up, she weighed in at 26 lbs 12 oz and is now 31 1/2 inches tall. She is doing very well and far exceeded the expectations of a child her age in terms of language.
- At last count, she has over 60 words in her vocabulary and is constantly trying to say new words.
- She can point to various body parts on herself (head, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, belly, belly button, hands, and feet).
- She loves belly buttons and enjoys finding hers and is always willing to find yours!!
- She continues to love to dance when she hears music. She is especially fond of Justin Timberlake songs in the car. When she hears his songs, she smiles, claps, and begins to dance in her seat.
- She is starting to become a great little "mommy" to her baby, Carmen. She carries Carmen around in her carrier, waves and says bye-bye while she "leaves" with the baby. When she comes back, she gives Carmen her bottle with lots of hugs and kisses.
- She loves seeing and pointing out "buf" (buses) before and after school on our drive to and from daycare.
- She really enjoys being outside and likes to walk around and explore.
- She will swing at the playground all day if we let her.
- She continues to LOVE shoes. She absolutely cannot wait to put them on in the morning.
- She spots all things flying in the sky and points them out to us.
- She enjoys climbing up the stairs for diaper changes, baths, and bedtime.
- She gets extremely excited when she hears the words "Do you want to go bye-byes?"
- She drinks water like a fish.
- One of her favorite veggies is lima beans - yes, lima beans.
- She totally ignores TV unless her DVD of Dot the Cow is playing.
- She gets excited when it is bath time and never fights going to bed.
- She cannot sleep without Bunny Bear.
- She is already "best friends" with her cousin, Ella, and loves to spend time with her.
- She becomes camera shy when the video camera is on. She is even beginning to get shy for the regular camera.
- She sees dogs miles away and "woof"s at them.
- She puts her arms up and says "touchdown" during PSU games.
- She likes to play with phones and remotes more than her own toys.
- She loves being silly with daddy.
- She likes to blow kisses, give kisses, and hugs.
- Thankfully, she looks forward to going to "school" every day, which makes it easier for us. Although, she is so excited when I pick her up every day and can't wait to come home and see "Diddy" (Jordan).
- Her smile lights up a room.
- Her laugh is infectious.
- She is the light of our lives.
