eden these days

Eden is a fun and delightful kid. She also has a strong mind and can be feisty, feisty, feisty. She will lay her head on my shoulder and pat my back as quickly as she will arch her back and kick me in the gut. But interacting with her is becoming easier as her communication abilities grow. Her first vocal word was definitely "mama."She uses it to get my attention, or Cori's attention, or to ask anyone nearby for whatever it is she wants. She uses sounds to say "all done" and "bye bye." And, most recently, has begun nodding and shaking her head to answer 'yes' and 'no' to questions we ask her - an extremely useful development. These things plus the few hand signs she was using already give us a way to help her be happy despite the bouts of fitful behavior that arise from time to time.  Pictured above: Eden had absolutely no interest in sitting with Santa. She didn't cry or scream, she just wouldn't sit.

Her favorite activities of late: Giving random treasures a tote in the doll stroller. Looking at books. Pointing her index finger accusingly while at the dinner table. Following Grace and Grant around as much as she can. Emptying drawers and cabinets in reach. Sweeping the kitchen floor (with a broom and everything). Wandering the halls during the 2nd and 3rd blocks of Church - just three months until nursery time, so help me! Dancing when she hears music. Making animal sounds.

She loves to climb up and down the stairs. She'll climb up on chairs and run around on the couches. She is fearless about climbing around the play sets at the park. She isn't as crazy as some, I know. But we have to keep our eyes on little sis all the time.

She has a scowl that is famous with those who are around her. You would think I could get a picture of it. But she is able to go from scowl to smile pretty quickly. 

Eden has finally grown some hair! It is usually a crazy mess. I do try. I like to think the fluff of cornsilk around her head highlights those blue eyes. But people mostly comment on the hair.

 Her daddy is her favorite pal. I can't say I blame her.