McKenna is very verbal. She can communicate very well. It amazes me with the number of people that have told us they are surprised at how well our 29 month old can talk. I mean, yes she is my daughter, and yes she is pretty amazing. We have always been adamant on engaging McKenna in our conversations. We also talked to her about what was going on and described the surroundings to her from a very young age. I think it has really paid off.
She can count to twelve, say her ABC's, recite multiple nursery rhymes, knows colors and shapes, and of course says "I love you too, Mommy." It honestly melted my heart the first time I told M "I love you" and she replied "I love you too, Mommy." I was flabbergasted because I did not expect it to come out of her mouth. My heart expanded a hundred times over and continues to do so.
It astonishes me how quickly she is growing. I wish time could slow down, but then again I am enjoying all that she is learning and can do on her own. Some people call this the "terrible twos," but I call it the "developing twos" because she is becoming her own. It's only terrible if you make it terrible.
Yes, our girl has her episodes of tantrums in which she is "not getting what she wants." But that is a part of growing up. We try to talk with her and help her realize why things are not going the way she wants. And then there are the majority of our days that are spent with our energetic, funny, inquisitive, challenging, sweet, friendly, and caring daughter. Oh and her memory...you better not say anything you don't mean because she remembers from ages ago!
My girl is a lover of dinosaurs, trains, Peppa Pig, and anything that involves bouncing, running, or climbing. I love you to the moon and back sweet girl. And I look forward to watching you continue to grow and learn.
Delighted expression
The little explorer
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