Layla's likes:
Her purple blanket. OK, so maybe this is more of a love! She calls it her "baybay." She kisses it, hugs it, and totes it everywhere. I have vowed to make it a home comfort only. I don't want to get in the habit of taking it everywhere we go.
Her paci (although it's not used as much as it was)
Being chased! Talk about getting a girl to giggle!
The sandbox
Chocolate milk (oops...I think I have started a bad habit)
Gum. Unless you intend to share, keep it in your purse, ladies!
Snacks. She is becoming a junk food junkie! I buy the "healthier" snacks to keep her from getting off our all natural diet too much. Her favorites include: goldfish, graham crackers, Nutella, and Natural Cheetos
Food. Chili, Gumbo, Red beans and rice, spaghetti, soft tacos, and mac and cheese are her favorites.
Jeep Rides with bubbie. She gives a sweet pageant wave every time he makes a loop.
Layla's Dislikes:
Being dirty. This is why I was surprised she loved the sandbox so much.
Water on her face in the bath. It's always been a dislike of hers. I still dump it occasionally so she won't be so shocked when we take her swimming.
Condiments. Unlike her brother, she is not a condiment kind of person.
A swing. Layla swinging is more of a work out. Put her in it, swing her twice, she wants down, then repeat!
Layla's Language:
She calls us all by name of course, but here are some of the fun things she says:
Oh yeah!
Let's goi! (Let's go)
K!
Hooooooot
Hey MayMay (Maddie May)
Hey TayTay (KK) with an added crunch sound at the end! We have no clue where that came from or what it's all about!
Cries, laughs, and coughs on demand (my favorite)
Closes her eyes tight and leans her head on the shoulder when you say "Go night night"
Kisses with a sweet little "mmmmmm"
Although she isn't following in the footsteps of her brother, who could talk in complete sentences by her age, take no doubt that she understands everything we say! And listens well!
Mommy's Moments:
She let me paint her toenails. I was shocked she sat there so still- as if she have done it 10 times.
It was a sweet mother daughter moment for us as it gave me insight on what it will be like to have spa dates with my little angel!
Watching brother and sister play. Nothing brings me more joy. I love watching her mimic her brother as much as I love listening to her brother encourage her and call her "sweetie" and "baby".
My sweet Layla,
A lot has happened in 17 months! Almost a year and a half ago, we were in Bowling Green, KY awaiting the arrival of our sweet little lady. You came into this world quiet, content, and absolutely perfect. A little less than a year later, we were making our way back to Louisiana. You are truly a sweet southern belle. Now, 17 months old, you are still quiet, content and absolutely perfect. You have your daddy wrapped around her finger (I think it's safe to say that for all the men in our family! As for now, your the only little granddaughter on my side of the family). I thank God for you. You have completed our family.
-Mom
