Opal is unstoppable! She can now walk to wherever it is she wants to go, and she is starting to try and climb up on the couch and chairs too. She loves Elmo so much these days, and says "EL-Moe" in a soft, high-pitched voice that is so adorable. Here she is below in her favorite Elmo jammies, harassing Will as he is trying to get some work done.
Lately, she prefers for Will to put her down for naps and bedtime. This is a first for any of our kids, and it has given me some new found freedom.
Opal's latest skill is slowly backing up and sitting down on a step or a low chair. Half of the time she misses, and sits down with a plop onto the floor, but the other half of the time she daintily sits onto the little seat of her choice.
Opal made a new friend at my parents house the other day...her and St. Joseph are pretty close. Little does Opal know that her name would have probably been Joseph if she had been a boy.
Opal tried a Popsicle for the first time all by herself this past month, and made a royal disaster of it but had the time of her life.
It was straight to the bathtub after that, which fortunately, she loves baths. The other day we were downstairs and she was being super fussy. Finally after all attempts to pacify her didn't work I asked her: "Show me what you need." She took me by the hand and led me upstairs, all the way to the bathtub and started to pant in excitement when we got there. She wanted a bath! She was so happy when she got one, too!
Probably my favorite thing about Opal this past month is watching her walk with joy and freedom, and also having her confirm when we have answered her requests correctly with happy, excited panting.
Opal, you have us wrapped around your tiny, baby fingers and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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