So much development lately

I had read that the 15th month is a big one in terms of cognitive development and man do I see it!

Jenna is starting to really "get" things...we tell her to sit on her chair, she goes and sits down. We ask her if she wants something she says "no" , not just shaking her head. She is saying SO many more words and will say things like "Ribbit" when she sees a frog. I know I can thank Primrose for a lot of that - they work with the kids alot with reading, flashcards, etc.

It is so much fun to see her learn and grow. I also CAN see the tantrums starting though and the frustration from not being able to tell us exactly what is going on in her little head. But, the signing does help and a lot of patience for mom and dad.

So, yeah, the terrible 2s do not wait for that 2nd Bday...

So glad we put the tree up

I had seriously considered not putting a Christmas tree up this year. I had heard horror stories from other moms about how their babies had torn them down, hurt themsleves, made things stressful etc.

Jenna LOVES the tree. She actually tried to plug it in herself when we get home so she can see the lights. We have told her to touch things "nicely." She puts her hands behind her back when she is trying so hard not to touch! See below...

Do not get me wrong, we have had a few broken ornaments after a moment of her yelling "BALL" and smacking one (I forgot how tall she is!). :)

The time has come

I knew it was on it's way - the time when we could no longer take Jenna out to nicer restaurants. McDs? Sure. Local pizza joint? OK. But a sit down seafood joint with friends? Not so much.

I was THAT Mom - chasing her around tables and following her around the place while the rest of my party ate (of course Jeff took a couple turns too.)

It was either that or listen to her scream while being confined to a highchair. So, I opted for walking around. Oh, and once she realized that people in the palce actually LIKED her coming over, it was on.

It's not that she is being bad - she is just being a normal toddler.

So, it is babysitter or qucik and easy dining for awhile :)

Working on Daddy's laptop

Jenna letting us know it is time to eat!

Jenna LOVES to eat. She now not only signs it to us but walks into the kitchen and attacks her high chair!

Jenna playing with Ramsey!

We are so proud of our 2 babies playing well together :)