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That's amazing what your LO picked up in one weekend. I love when LO gets to be around older children because he learns so much from watching them.

So sweet! Does she seem to have times when she is really practicing the new words? When I'm putting Lorelei to sleep she'll often want to talk to me about new things she's thinking about or processing. We have had a big truck dumping gravel near our bins, and Mr. T taught her the the back portion is called a "pup" so she kept wanting to tell me about the pup dumping gravel and that she saw it through the window. And that now it's night and so the man who drives it is resting, and the truck is resting, and will she see it tomorrow? Drives me a little nuts, but it is so earnest and cute and you can practically see her brain working and chewing away at this stuff. This morning she got the thermometer and put it in her ear and proudly announced, "normal!" Seems like your daughter really loved having someone a little older around to learn from!

@mrsjazz: I think watching scaffolding like that is just so awesome! There does seem to be something about seeing another child say or do something that makes it seem more possible.

Sounds like she's enjoying using her new command! And 'no' is always a popular favorite.

We haven't done a rectal temp on Lorelei ever I don't think. Yesterday she cracked me up because she tried to insert a menstrual cup. I asked what she was doing and she looked at me with this face like, "Seriously?! This lady doesn't know what I'm doing?" and says, "for blood." Duh. And then the other day I had a container of feta cheese. She and Ellie are both cheese fiends (today she learned to say, "Jarlsburg" because she wanted to eat it. All.). I got ready to give her some from the container and she grabbed my hand, looked me straight in the eye, and said, "dump it" in this very serious voice like she was a police officer telling me to drop a weapon. She wanted all of what was in the container. She definitely makes us laugh!

Does your daughter like the baby from the nanny share? I'm intrigued by the idea. Obviously nannies are really rare around here, but it seems like it could be such a nice thing for everyone involved if you find the right nanny and share family.

@mrsjazz: I want a nanny share! We struggle somewhat getting time with other children where we live. Most of the families are really insular and not interested in socializing with us because we're "new" (or some other reason, not really sure) and so there aren't as many opportunities to do things with other kids. We've kept Ellie in school because of the social aspect, honestly, but I think Lorelei would enjoy being around other/more kids. When Ellie's friend Katie comes over Lorelei is just beside herself. Wants to hold her hand, play with her... and Katie is an only child and so she really likes to pretend Lorelei is her sister I think. Does make me sometimes wish that we didn't lie in the boonies.

Awww that's adorable! I can't wait till my LO is saying mommy =)