Off to Nursery we go

I can't believe Maren is already 18 months old. She is still my little baby, but is becoming more and more like a little girl. She had her first visit to nursery last week and did amazing. The leaders said that she followed directions, was very reverent (hardly said a word), and said "amen" or "men" after every prayer.

She's changed so much since she turned one. Every day I am in awe at the things she knows and remembers. Here's a few other fun facts about Maren at 18 months:

• She tells me when she goes potty, but we usually get to the toilet after she has already gone. (We've had a few successes though!)
• She says tons of words now - too many to list. My favorites being thank-you, danger, and stinky.
• Her favorite foods are ego waffles (due to one of my pregnancy cravings), and cheese.
• She loves to dance, kick, twirl, and jump.
• She is very motherly. She likes to diaper, feed, and read to her babies. Sometimes her babies even get horsey rides and use the toilet.
• She would be a couch potato and watch Elmo all day if I would let her.
• She loves to color.
• She loves building towers out of anything stackable.
• Her favorite word is "No" and that is what she will say to almost any question you ask her except if it is something she wants she will answer "Kay".
• She turns into a penguin whenever she is walking in snow with little tiny waddle steps.
• She points to my belly and says "baby".
• She still sucks her thumb, but only when she's holding her blankey.
• She loves putting things in the garbage, which can be really helpful, but I think I'm missing a few of her shoes and have a slight suspicion they're in a landfill somewhere.

This really is a fun age. Kirk and I are constantly entertained by her. People always say that kids grow up to fast and now we are experiencing that first hand. She's such a blessing in our lives!