Gracie had an okay night and when it was time to get up, did not want to. It's a good thing her mommy is not a morning person either and understands that she needs a little time to ease into the day.
Gracie was our happy girl again today. She was a good girl at daycare and for daddy after he picked her up. Gracie greeted me at the door with a book. She wanted to read, so we sat on the rocking chair snuggling and reading. Gracie was in a good mood almost all night. There was a very upset and frustrated moment when we were playing and Gracie wanted Jeff and I to do something, but we did not understand what we were to do, no matter how hard we tried to figure it out. Gracie was so upset about it, but could not get her request across. Those communication problems are happening less and less as Gracie is learning lots of words and signs to tell us what she wants.
Gracie ate a big supper and then we headed outdoors to enjoy the beautiful evening. Our days of going for a nice peaceful stroll are over. Gracie loves to walk without holding hands and likes to get ahead of us, then run back to where we just were and go the opposite direction. Our walks are twice as long chasing her, but it's so much fun to see her independence and comfort level in running by herself. Gracie loves to pick up sticks on the sidewalk along the way. She also loves to watch and chase birds, and is really noticing her surroundings.
Tonight our big girl walked up the deck stairs all by herself. She didn't even hesitate. She had to hold onto the rail with both hands, but she did beautifully. She is getting so strong. I went to stretch out her legs tonight and I could get them perfectly straight.
Gracie was so tired tonight, but had a hard time falling asleep. It's thundering and raining here now. I wonder if that will awaken her. In past years it didn't phase her, but she is a much lighter sleeper now.
Sweet dreams.
Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie
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