As we all know, kids go through SOOOO many phases. It sometimes seems like they change phases from week to week. But they are learning so many things each and everyday, how could we expect anything different. I find myself watching Landry grow up before my very eyes lately. When she turned 2, it was as if a switch flipped in her and she turned into a new person; one with so much spunk and charisma. Every stage of her life seems even more fun than the last. However, I don't want to forget any of the little things that make each phase so special. So I wanted to write about some of my favorite things that Landry does and says right now as a memorandum of sorts.
Here we go:
"Psych" - This is one of Landry's favorite sayings right now. My mom, of all people, taught it to her. She began playing a game with us a while back, where she would act like she was giving you something and then pull it away. So my mom took advantage of that and taught her to say "psych" when she did it. Now, she does it to me all the time. And she seriously takes me by surprise. She'll offer me a bite of something and when I open my mouth to receive it, she pulls it away and says "psych." She does it when I'm least expecting it. Very clever Landry!
Dress-up - I have posted some pictures of Landry in her dress-up clothes before, but I couldn't resist posting a few more. The great thing, is that she doesn't always need fancy dress-up clothes. She just pulls whatever she can find from her drawers and places it somewhere on her body. I attempt to take a picture of her each time she is wearing something new. However, it's getting difficult to keep up. Notice one thing, headwear is a must! Doesn't matter what it is, she must always have something on her head to top off her outfit.
"Here ya' go" - Isn't it so funny to hear our kids pick up on our slang terms. In the south, we tend to use the phrase "here ya' go" quite often. And Landry, as a true southern gal, has started using the phrase herself. The thing that makes it unique and cute is the way she pronounces it. She says "har go". Everytime I turn around, Landry is handing me something saying, "har go, Har go momma". I just love it!
Milking her boo boos - In the last couple of months, Landry has learned that kissing her boo boos makes them all better. So what does she do, milks it for all it's worth. Anytime she, so much as, bumps into something, she suddenly becomes the most pitiful thing you've ever seen, whimpers "ow" and then shows you where she needs to be kissed. It's especially funny when she throws a fit, hits something and then wants you to kiss her hand because she has hurt herself. And even better, Landry is learning empathy. When she thinks she has hurt us or we pretend that we are hurt, she wrinkles up her little face, whimpers for us, then kisses us where it hurts. It's just precious!
Singing - I almost forgot this one. How could I? Landry seems to be singing constantly these days. She goes around the whole house singing. She sings the whole time we are in the car. She sings when she is supposed to be taking a nap. It's pretty much non-stop, and I couldn't be happier. How wonderful it is to share a love of music with her! Some of her favorites include, the ABCs, Jesus Loves Me, and Where is Thumpkin? Here is a picture of her being a singing chef. Just more of her creativity coming out.
There are so many more interesting and fun things Landry is doing these days. But like the title says, these are a few of my favorite things!
