tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post2073595707598638224..comments2024-02-11T23:03:48.418-08:00Comments on torthúil: AJ at 22 monthstorthúilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-9346006496850415232016-10-05T12:51:49.249-07:002016-10-05T12:51:49.249-07:00Yes, isn't it great to hear about what's o...Yes, isn't it great to hear about what's on their minds in their own words! AJ says things first thing in the morning like "Fishies swim in the water and eat cheese!" Ok where did that come from!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-47572647155115004432016-10-03T05:18:41.680-07:002016-10-03T05:18:41.680-07:00I'm so impressed with AJ's language skills...I'm so impressed with AJ's language skills! 3-word-sentences from SB are still a highlight (though as she's learning two languages she gets some extra challenges). Anyway, I agree that the talking stage is wonderful :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-40707095239708019812016-09-10T20:34:27.574-07:002016-09-10T20:34:27.574-07:00Hahahaha thanks and you're welcome. I should w...Hahahaha thanks and you're welcome. I should write a post about why parties terrify me and invite readers to hold an intervention lol. Thanks for the dodge; that's a good one to remember. As for eating, I feel strongly that eating a variety of foods in a social setting is one of the most important life skills. Not only do poor eating habits lead to health issues but also social issues. Plus think of how much more wonderful and interesting life is when you are open to lots of kinds of food. So I knew from the start we'd be exposing AJ to many kinds of food (at least as many as we eat.) of course every child is different and despite the best efforts of parents some will be picky eaters, or have issues like allergies or sensitivities. But I think it's wrong and ridiculous to ASSUME kids won't eat anything but hot dogs and Kraft dinner. What's the worst that can happen if you offer a food and they don't accept: you offer something else or try again later. torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-90464271442295855512016-09-10T15:51:23.021-07:002016-09-10T15:51:23.021-07:00Oh, I love every bit of this! What a wonderful tin...Oh, I love every bit of this! What a wonderful tiny human AJ is. I love that rainbow picture and how you use it, and I love the picture at the piano. It is funny, isn't it, to think on the jerks of the world and wonder how they got that way when they might have been lovely toddlers... Birthday parties. My best friend did this thing (that worked spectacularly until her daughter turned 5) -- you get an experience, OR you get a party. The experience can be a day at the aquarium, or going to a Bounce It Out sort of place, or the zoo, or whatever with special treats, and the party is the typical thing that's no fun for grownups at all. Most of her kids every year pick the experience, because it's fun. She does do family parties, but mostly because kids share birthdays with cousins (not something I'll have to worry about at all). And the salmon! That's amazing. Every time we have pictures of fancy dinners that we make (because constant cat pictures make people concerned and we can), there's always someone who's like GOOD LUCK WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR BABY, YOU'lL BE EATING MAC & CHEESE AND FISHSTICKS AND CRAP LIKE THAT. Thanks for being further ammunition that no, toddlers can eat what you eat, thankyouverymuch. :) I love AJ updates! Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-55944096877244010872016-09-09T20:17:29.173-07:002016-09-09T20:17:29.173-07:00Thanks! I would love to read about V. Whenever I ...Thanks! I would love to read about V. Whenever I read your updates I always thought they would get along too. Not to mention I would love to visit your city again some day. And yes, proper terminology please! I also can't stand when people call their vulva their vagina. That makes no sense the vagina is on the inside! torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-48046708434214289442016-09-09T14:55:16.121-07:002016-09-09T14:55:16.121-07:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post. Then again, ...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post. Then again, with sweet AJ as its subject, how could it be anything but?<br /><br />I think AJ and V would enjoy each other's company. Same age, similar curious temperament and chattiness. I should probably do an update about V, and then you can tell me if you agree!<br /><br />Also, high five from another mama who taught her kiddo the word 'vulva'. It's nice to be on the same page as others. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117747924076094388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-76106843605293124172016-09-08T21:32:59.866-07:002016-09-08T21:32:59.866-07:00Thanks! I'll check out some of your updates to...Thanks! I'll check out some of your updates too 😄torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-72641584166938969292016-09-08T06:14:37.907-07:002016-09-08T06:14:37.907-07:00Love the update! My daughter LOVES corn on the cob...Love the update! My daughter LOVES corn on the cob! And I love the picture of the rainbow. Risahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134469272401945848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-40109439921721093362016-09-07T20:26:54.605-07:002016-09-07T20:26:54.605-07:00The talking is so, so awesome. Although they are c...The talking is so, so awesome. Although they are communicating long before they use words specifically. Yes, we will learn the real words for all body parts! Very important.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-40941536316557328732016-09-07T20:05:36.352-07:002016-09-07T20:05:36.352-07:00thanks for this awesome update. I love that she kn...thanks for this awesome update. I love that she knows the term vulva! I'm really looking forward to the talking stagejAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282963869813954232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-76165693820570500552016-09-07T19:58:57.755-07:002016-09-07T19:58:57.755-07:00Thanks! Hope your little one is doing well too. Thanks! Hope your little one is doing well too. torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-71686874222642996672016-09-07T17:10:23.106-07:002016-09-07T17:10:23.106-07:00What a beautiful girl! And so smart! Lovely pics...What a beautiful girl! And so smart! Lovely pics, especially the piano one! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125140828976265146noreply@blogger.com