Ella has been home a week. She is currently wearing size 12 month clothing, most recent weight 19 pound and 31.5 inches tall. Ella is doing awesome! She pretty much eats anything put in front of her. She is eating solid foods (which she wasn't doing in February). She engages in pretend play and prefers playing with her toy dishes the most. She likes coloring (mostly scribbles, but is using the proper pinch and pocket hold). Ella does a lot of imitating too. She talks all the time too, some is easily understood, other words are very much little kid speak. She has shown an interest in the toilet, much to my surprise. She is sleeping well and taking a nap daily. We are working on Ella knowing boundaries within the home and complying when told no/nay and other simple directions. She is catching on quickly. She tests her limits frequently, but is learning mom isn't going to let her get away with things that are not appropriate.
Maria is handling things so well! She is amazing. I truly have worried at times about how she is dealing with certain things, but she and I have our talks. At first Maria was sad that Ella didn't want much to do with her, now Ella has decided that Maria is a lot of fun and should be followed and copied all the time (I think there is a little bit of big sister hero worship going on). Maria has expressed annoyance when Ella plays specific games like take her shoes off and have Maria put them back on several times in a row. Maria also has a big first next week....first day of 8th grade! She is growing up so quickly!
As for me....well, I can say Ella's adjustment is different than Maria's was. I feel like I am adjusting to having a little one always under foot. I am figuring out my limits and ways to help Ella learn specific concepts that will make a huge difference.
