We are becoming masters in methods of distraction. As parents of toddlers have told us, meltdowns will come at any given time and out of the blue. Finding a distraction, whatever it may be, has been our saving grace.
The other night, I tried counting and was delighted to hear Claire 'count to 10'. No, she can't do it on her own straight through (she can get to 4) but if you cue her she rarely misses the next number. It's been a blast to see her walk around the house, line up her toys and start counting.
I'm not sure how much she sees the Count on Sesame Street, she's more of an Elmo junkie. She has seen him in a couple of her books and he was one of my favorites as a kid. He may be making more appearances if possible.
Sunday we headed to a birthday party for one of Pete's uncle's. I explained to her where we were going and she looked at me and said, "cake". Yes, dear, there will be cake. "Me, cake." Yes, dear, you can have some cake. Two and she already knows the best part of the party...
Yesterday, I came home from work with a bag of books for Claire from a coworker. Claire marched up to the bag and saying "presents, presents". Apparently her numerous birthday parties left an impact. She clearly gets it now. We'll have to be careful she doesn't try to open all of Hazel's presents when we celebrate her upcoming birthday!
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Too cute. They are such little sponges. I brought home a little toy building, and as soon as I set it down, Relia said "Relia house. Thank you."
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