Caroline's Nineteenth Month

Caroline continues to grow in both body and spirit, and continues to amaze her rapt audience (aka Mom and Dad) with every move she makes. Undoubtedly typical of first-time parents, we are consistently struck by even the littlest of details that she picks up.

Month 19 saw an increased interest in putting together phrases and sentences, including the oft-repeated:

• want to stand by mommy
• go show daddy
• I see... buses, dogs, cars, etc
• Caroline hold it?
• Here she comes! (said while running from one room to another)

It is important to label objects as belonging to a particular person (e.g., Mommy's shoes, Daddy's jacket, Caroline's hair), and to show us us that she knows how to pretend to cry and laugh. Now we know what her fake cry sounds like (though really, it wasn't hard to tell)! Put a checkmark next to ABCs - we're moving on to learning colors (currently, everything is purple or green). Fun!

Another best-month-ever for sure...

On to the photo highlights:

02-01 Sharing a trashcan(!) with Dani

02-03 Boxes are fun toys, too

02-10 Hiding amid the laundry

02-14 Helping with dishes

02-15 Stuck in the stroller basket

02-16 Reading is serious stuff

02-21 New transportation

02-23 Making frittatas

02-24 Our favorite 19-month-old grins

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Love is in the Air

Never ones to shy away from a holiday of any kind, the Connors Family made sure Valentine's Day was no exception. We took full advantage of the excuse for extra hugs and kissses.

First up: Friday celebrating with the 1-year-olds. These kids know to party!

mmmm... snacks (notice that C is stealing Shaan's food)

Hanging with mom and dad

Dance party!

Next: a Valentine's Day at home, which included some QT for CEC with mom and dad.

Daddy snuggles with his girl

C reads to Mommy. Comfy!

Reading is serious stuff

Never fear, Mommy and Daddy got to celebrate, too, with take-out from Thai favorite Bangkok Garden, and a whole bottle of yummy wine, all to ourselves. So what if we had to take turns napping on Sunday? Worth every second.

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Twinkle Twinkle...

More Caroline video!

In this installment, Caroline Sings! Check out her versions of toddler favorite "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" below*.

There was never a sweeter sound.

*Yes, I know my camera work in the first clip leaves something to be desired. I'm working on it!

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Superbowl, Super Party

In celebration of the Super Bowl, Dani and her family were very nice to invite us over for some play time. Admittedly, the girls in the group (including the mommies) didn't see much football, but that was just fine for all involved.

Hostess Dani was extra nice sharing her toys and teaching CEC all kinds of new tricks - including hide and seek and the fun that can be had with an average household trash can. Who knew?

Sharing a little mealtime from the "PIZZA GUY!" (aka Sean and Marc)

Don't think either one of them is going to give up real estate on this one

Yep - Dani taught her this, too

Though a slumber party was planned, it had to be scrubbed at the last minute. CEC obviously idolizes her older friend, but did not understand why bedtime had to be part of the evening activities.

Thank you, once again, to Dani and her mom and dad for a great time!

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