I can't believe that Lily is 21 months old today! 2 years old is just around the corner! To celebrate her monthly birthday, we bought a pink tricycle! It may be a while before she learns to ride, but this one comes with a parent steering handle and the weather is perfect for playing outside!
Lily is getting into a really animated and interactive stage right now! Her vocabulary increases daily and her coordination has improved tremendously! Last month I wanted to buy knee pads for her because she seemed to scrape a knee or elbow every time she was outside, but this month she has already learned how to gallop!
Sometimes I have to close my eyes when I see her run because her little legs get going so fast--it's the equivalent of the Looney Tunes Road-Runner move! I pray that she doesn't get hurt, but I also expect to hear a crash momentarily. When I look again, she's arrived at her destination and doesn't pause for breath. She usually does something funny, like a dance or silly face, then she's off to another corner of the yard! Lily collects rocks, adores digging in the dirt, and she simply cannot resist splashing in puddles!
The best way to describe Lily right now is to say that her energy is incredible! And it's more than her stamina or activity...it's her character and her heart! She has so much love for people and such a curiosity for the world...it's absolutely poetic! She is emotional and lively, and independent, and vibrant!
And at this stage, she is testing her boundaries and testing our patience. But even on the difficult days, she remains pure light, life, and joy for us!
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