Some wintertime this'n'that

Hello 18 months! 

Emma had her 18 month doctors appt last week. Her doctor is so sweet, she gave Bunny a check-up as well to help Emma feel more comfortable. We played in the snow a little when we got back and discovered that Bunny is not snow proof!

We've been having fun this winter both inside and out. A little snow didn't stop us from going to the playground with our friends Helen and Millie(21 mo.) We followed some bunny tracks across the playground and Emma made some of her own by shuffling her feet through the snow.

The girls swung in unison for a bit.

Did I say a little snow? We've actually got a decent amount of snow here to play in. And play we are! I made Emma a path through the snow, with a large open room complete with seating and a slide from the outside. Emma practiced making "new-mah" (snowmen) which is just finding a ball of snow and setting it somewhere. Also she has been finding it fun to back up to a snow bank and fall onto her back, or sit down and create a seat for herself. Outdoor play, though limited has been a very fun activity for us. 

Steps leading to the slide. 

Back inside we're trying new crafts, recipes, and methods of annoying Catrick:

Not so bad...

Eh??? I wouldn't have believed you if 18 months ago you told me my daughter would be head butting into Catrick's belly while he tried to nap. He has really stepped up as Family Cat. It's taken effort on both sides but Emma has gotten the hang of petting softly down his back and resisting poking his eyes. Catrick has definitely gained a lot of patience since she's become mobile. He will give her a warning tap if he needs to but he won't continue and attack (like he will with Patrick and I!).

While mama makes dough balls for bread, Emma makes a playdough soup with the homemade dough we tried out this week. It was Yum-my! 

A note: Emma did test the playdough for deliciousness, found it had none, and resumed playing with dough in the appropriate way. Not eating it. 

Emma's favorite way of playing with the dough is to take her animals and make footprints or get them stuck in silly positions. She also covers an animals face with the dough then brings it to me saying "uh oh!! Wash!" The animal pack has been getting a lot of baths lately.

Another new activity Emma has been loving.... Dress up.

Holding a square silk over herself like a dress and one of my necklaces. So "booduhduh" (beautiful)

It looks like she may be holding it out for me to try on but... No, she is showing me the necklace that she is going to wear. 

Toddlers. It's all about her (⌒▽⌒)☆