Words!

Addison is really trying hard to learn new words.  I always repeat names of things to her over and over again.  Now when I repeat a word, she studies my mouth and attempts to say the word herself.  You can see her mind ticking away.  She's really good at apple, ball, puppy and thank you.  All the other words don't really sound like what they are, but she's attempting!  She also started saying Mommy just as much as Daddy now (about time).  Although it seems she only says Mommy when she's whining or crying.  It's so sad sounding, like Mommy please help me.  It tugs at the 'ol heart strings.  Doug says it's because I'm the soft one - YEAH RIGHT.  If you have been around Doug and Addison, you have witnessed how Addison has him wrapped around her itty bitty finger.  She still says Daddy often, but it's in a more positive fashion - like Daddy where are you? or Daddy I have something to show you!  Oh well, you can't win 'em all I guess.

She's doing great with understanding what we're saying to her.  She has these foam squares for the bathtub that have pictures on them.  If I ask where one is, she can usually pick it out.

Anytime Addison learns something new we clap and praise her and she gets so excited by it all.  Seeing her progress as a toddler is truly amazing.  They grow so quickly!