The monthly photo shoots are clearly going down hill. On the day Samantha turned 22 months we forgot to snap any photos of her, but Andrew did happen to get these photos of us reading together so they will have to do.
These pictures are apt because Samantha is loving reading more and more. She will sit with us for long stretches of time reading book after book. She likes a variety of books now and won't just read the tried and true few (although she definitely still has her favorites). She likes to fill in words now and is so expressive when different emotions are being expressed in stories.
Her development of language continues to astound us. She must learn anew word every day. She now strings three words together for instance "Daddy blue towel." Her favorite observations seem to be about colors (she says blue, black, white, red, yellow, pink, and purple now) and belonging. She really likes to make sure that everyone knows those purple shoes belong "Mah-mah" (her name for herself) or that those black pants are for mommy. She also starting noticing when things match now, and she cutely says "Say-ma" when she and I are wearing anything remotely similar. If you're in a place S feels comfortable she literally doesn't stop talking. We LOVE watching this process!
Lastly Samantha continues to love music class, and she now knows how to ask for numerous songs by name (which she requires daddy to play on his "tar" almost nightly). She also is truly starting to run, which is a little unfortunate since the colder weather is starting to keep us inside.
Love you, little girl!
What awry reading photos! I feel you on the monthlY photo shoot declination, but think it's perfectly acceptable. Watching Matthew start to acquire language is one of my favorite things, too! I look forward to when he's as advanced as S! Say-ma is adorable. Sweet girl. Happy 22 months!
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