Zoe has learned some new important life skills recently that have been fun to see develop. The first she learned all on her own- she routinely goes into the bathroom and unrolls the toilet paper roll while laughing to herself. For a long time the bathroom has been a favourite hang out spot for Zoe. Perhaps one day I will get frustrated when I go to the bathroom and the toilet paper is all over the place but for now this new skill just makes me smile.
Zoe caught in the act.
Zoe fleeing the scene of the crime.
The second new skill is that Zoe is now able to open kitchen drawers!!! For years we have been showing Zoe hand over hand how to open the drawer. She never had the strength and coordination to do it on her own and would frequently ask us to help her. We have been encouraging this skill since this is an important skill to develop. The other day Zoe walked right over to the drawer and opened it all on her own! She was very proud of herself and did a great job leaning away from the drawer so it did not hit her head. Of course now that she has mastered this skill we have to finally install child locks. Poor kid, she finally figures out how to open the drawers and now we are going to lock them on her!
Play Time
Zoe and Ailsa have developed a really sweet relationship. It is great to see them rolling around together playing. Zoe will purposely roll herself to wherever Ailsa is. Zoe has done an amazing job keeping her legs still and not kicking Ailsa and being careful with her body. This shows tremendous control for Zoe who is naturally so wiggly and active. The girls have also begun playing with toys together. So far they are both good at sharing.
Taking turns with the drum.
Rolling around before bedtime.Take My Picture Too!
While I was taking a picture of Ailsa at dinner the other night, Zoe asked that I take her picture too. Then she kept smiling for the camera and signing more. She is such a funny girl.
"Look at me, aren't I cute too?"
Namaste
I have been doing Pilates or Yoga every morning while Ailsa plays on the mats beside me. The other day I saw Ailsa watching the TV and when the guy said "Namaste" and put his hands together, Ailsa imitated him. It was very cute and funny. Overall, Ailsa has been much more interested in watching TV than Zoe ever was although recently Zoe has been more interested. We've decided to take the girls to the Muppet Movie since they both like watching the screen now. That should be fun.
Ailsa doing her yoga while watching the TV.
3 comments:
I love the t.p. in the bathroom. Taylor loved that trick too. lol but it is an awesome accomplishment. Love to see the girls playing together. Thats just precious. I so know exactly how you feel about the cupboards thing. We now have locks on the door knobs and fridge to keep Taylor in and out of places. It really must be so confusing for the girls to be shown so many times something and then smack no more chances to do it once they have it down. Oh well for them it makes us as parents so proud of the little accomplishments they make.!!! Keep it up. Love your posts.
Love the TP story too! Have fun at The Muppets. I bet the girls will love it. Glad things are going so well!
haven't checked in on you in a little bit. Sorry! I'm loving the accomplishments Zoe is perfoming. She is such a smart girl. Sister love is always a good thing too! When you get a chance will you send me your address? I sent a message on facebook but not sure how often Gavin checks in so thought I'd ask here too. Glad things are going well for you guys!
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