My Talking Beanie

Ellie started really talking over the Christmas break.  She has started repeating just about everything we say and can almost say full sentences.  She is in a phase (I'm hoping it's a phase) where everything has to belong to somebody.  She will point at various objects and say "Ellie's" or "Mommy's" to confirm who that item belongs to.  It was cute at first, but I'm a little concerned about how possessive she is over her things. I have a feeling that learning to share is going to be a big hurdle for us in these next few years.

Ellie also says people's names for objects that she associates with them.  For example, when she sees a picture of a vacuum, she says "Mommy!"  Or if she sees a picture of a hammer or drill she says "Daddy!"  It's crazy how she picks up these little cues from observing us.  It makes me realize how important it is to set a good example at all times - she observes EVERYTHING!

She has some favorite words/phrases that I want to remember...

Sassy - this is what she calls Strawberry, our dog.

Ellie points to her diaper and says "I pee pee" when she is going pee pee - it's the cutest thing in the world!

Ellie points out "boo-boo's" all the time.  It's especially funny when she points to my moles or blemishes and says "boo-boo!"  Yes, Ellie - I know I have flaws.  Thank you for this adorable reminder!

When Ellie burps she has started saying "scuse-ey" which is her version of "excuse me" - love, love, love this.

Ellie's favorite songs right now are "Itsy-bisty spider" and "The Wheels on the Bus".  She will sing some of the words like "beep, beep, beep" and "wah, wah, wah" but enjoys doing the hand motions the most.

Ellie can say the names of the following family members: Mommy, Daddy, Joe, Gigi, Papa, Bebe, Deck (Decker), and Sassy (Strawberry).  She can also say the names of the following friends: Josh, Jack, Tuttle, and Maggie (there are a lot of older boys on that list...)

Everything has an "ies" on the end right now - chalkies, bookies, milkies, etc.

My sweet little Beanie is developing such a curious and independent personality.  I love watching her grow and learn - it is truly amazing to witness!