Baby Alexandria: A young lady

I continue to grow in every way every single day. I am of course physically growing , but more so, I am growing cognitively, socially, and emotionally. I am well past being a baby, rushing through being a toddler, and well on my way to being a young lady. I continue to enjoy reading books, and I am starting to pick out new books to read rather than always requesting the same books like I used to do. I do still like a good rendition of Goodnight Moon. Mommy has noticed I am inclined to pick stories about mommies and babies. I am as happy as ever and LOVE to smile and laugh. I am quite ticklish, especially on my shoulders. Recently I learned to give "butterfly kisses" with mommy; we both love these!!! Although I do well with other family and friends when mommy is away, she and I have an increasingly special bond. Overall I behave well, but I of course must test my limits just to know how much I can get away with. I like to throw the pieces of my gear toy across the room just to see how mommy will react. She usually looks at me sternly and asks, "Was that necessary?" I respond with a deep belly laugh, and then we repeat the process until all the gears are all over the living room. I do pick them all up and put them right back where I got them when we are finished. I am a good big sister to Bailey and love to give him hugs and kisses. I also like to give him a little hit when he is bad, but I always follow it up with another hug and kiss. My manners are also improving. I know how to say "please" and "thank you." Though mommy often has to remind me to say them, I know exactly what they mean and when to say them. This evening, mommy gave me a cup of water, and I told her "thank you" without any reminder at all! I had my 18 month pictures taken on August 16. Would you like to see them? What a silly question; of course you would! Enjoy!