We've commented multiple times over the past month that June's temperament has leveled out; she's much less intense and much more easy-going. It may be just part of her normal toddler development, but I think a lot of it also has to do with the fact that she's been eating better and (finally) drinking adequate amounts of milk. She's definitely filling out and, with the physical changes, she seems to be acting more confident and secure. June is doing much better with being on her own (aka not literally attached to me) and appears to be experimenting with her comedic skills. There's been lots of silly dances, facial expressions and playful teasing from June, which is very fun to watch (and a welcome change from her screaming fits). June still has her moments of intense frustration and bone-chilling cries (thanks, in part, to the molars she's working on).
June also continues to be very concerned about Ellen's emotional state. If Ellen is even the tiniest bit sad or upset, June will come running from wherever she is in the house to hug her big sister and pat her on the back. And, wouldn't you know, June's hugs are sometimes the only thing that can get Ellen out of one of her funks.
I mentioned June's ever-expanding vocabulary ... here's a list of just some of the new words she says on a regular basis:
- Ma (Milk)
- Frog
- Slide
- Hot
- Hi, guys
- Uh-oh
- All done
- Omma
- Hot Dog (in reference to the Hotdog Dance on "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," not tubed meat)
- Socks
- Shirt
- Bath
- aah-vuh (Love you)
Breakthrough this month: June rediscovered her love of swings!
Ice cream-induced brain freeze.
A hug from June is all (a naked) Ellen needed to stop fussing and oblige to Mom's request to get dressed.
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