Watch the monkey in her natural environment...

Sofia's words at 18 months

(in no particular order)

Mama
Dada
Baby
Lulu
Shoes
Home
Thank You
Nose
Eyes
Teeth
Cheek
Toes
Apple
Meggy
You
No
I Know
Uh-Oh
Wow
Yeah
Max
Poppi
Gigi
Em (Emily, the babysitter)
Hot
Ball
Poo (with a pat on her bottom)
Bye-bye
Hello
Hi
Moo (for a cow)
What
Arm
Up
Woo
Taxi (said while hailing a cab)
Walk

Kids just do the cutest (and most disgusting) things

Ready for this?

Cutest:
Whenever Sofia is upset, both Antony and I console her by picking her up, giving her a cuddle and saying "I know, I know, I know you're upset." She obviously thinks that this is what you are meant to say when you're unhappy so when she starts to cry she whimpers a sad and consistent "I know, I know, I know." It is hard to keep a straight face.

Most Disgusting:
Sofia recently vomited (wait, it gets worse) and Antony promptly grabbed some toilet paper to wipe it up off the floor. He threw the soiled paper in the toilet bowl and then went find a baby wipe to clean a bit more thoroughly. Minutes later we found Sofia walking around the apartment with soaking toilet paper hanging out of her mouth. Yes, she went into the toilet and plucked out the vomit soiled TP and proceeded to EAT it. This was the beginning of the current and passionate love affair Sofia has with the toilet. We hope it is a short phase.

Lulu - The Dolly

This dolly cannot get enough love from Sofia. This is how she prefers to carry her.

The Holidays

We had an eventful holiday season: Thanksgiving with Grandad and Grandma in NYC, skiiing in Steamboat Springs with Gigi, Poppi, Meggy, Old Grandpa and Old Grandma followed by a three day delay (and detour to Dallas) getting home due to snow on the east coast. It was great to spend time with family, get fresh air and exercise but we were all glad to get home and begin 2011.

Here are some of our favorite pics from the trip. Thanks for sharing 2010 with us and best wishes to all for 2011.

Max and Sofia getting their holiday kissing on.

Sofia getting into Mommy's jewelry box.

Sofia and Meggy getting some quality time in Colorado.

Marshmellow girl.

Mommy and Daddy, hitting the slopes (badly).

Sofia in Daddy's ski boots. Too big?

The ski bunnies: Gigi, Meggy and Me.

What Sofia is Thankful For

At 14 months, Sofia is a very thankful toddler. Her list was very long this year and it was hard to make sense of the "mamamamama ohohohohoh bobobobob eheheheheh" that is constantly streaming from her lips, but I have tried to translate for you:

• Mama and Dada, who I kiss and cuddle constantly.
• Her people: Grandma, Grandad, Gigi, Poppi, Old Grandma, Old Grandpa, Aunt Megan, Uncle Chris, Max, Aunties and Uncles across the US and the UK and random people on the street that smile at her.
• Food - any food. Except several fruits - no thanks, she says.
• Walking is AWESOME
• Sleeping without a pacifier
• Two naps a day. ("Mama, don't try to take my morning nap away again. I'll make you wish you didn't.")
• Cashmere
• Teddy, who's nose fur is almost completely rubbed off.
• Giggling and waving to strangers.
• Being able to now properly use toys, like building blocks and stacking shapes.
• The mouse in "That's not my ....." book series. I love finding that little mouse, says she.
• Calling for taxis with one finger in the air.
• Freebies from Daddy's new job where they make baby products.
• Being the center of attention every minute of every day.

That was about all I could make out.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Miss you and love you.

Sofia's First 'Real' Walking Day

A few weeks ago Sofia graced us with a few lonely steps. She then decided to stop. Today with Jessica, both friend and babysitter, she decided to walk. Properly. Check it out.