More Milestones.

I am realizing as Waverly gets older and can speak for herself that I have less to say on her behalf; photos and videos provide a far clearer description of her than I could say in words. She speaks on a level above that of the average 2-year-old which I attribute to her spending a majority of her day with adults who speak to her like adults, she's sassy, she's independent, she still takes a long nap in the afternoon, she still enjoys food, she loves to brush her teeth, but doesn't like to use soap in the shower. I imagine she hasn't gained any weight from the 32 pounds she was before we left the States, but she hasn't really lost any either; unlike her mother, her appetite does not wane under stress. She still sleeps with her "boppy" (pacifier) at nap time and bed time because we couldn't bear the thought of changing one more thing in her life while the whole rest of the world was being turned upside down. She's an encourager, exclaiming,  "I knew you could do it!" when we get home from language school and reassuring us with the words, "I'm here for you" when she thinks we're sad. She still wears diapers at night, but we're getting closer to making the night time underwear transition. She loves to help do chores and cook, declaring that when she's a "big girl" she can do it all herself. She loves to cuddle, unlike in the early days and she loves to watch movies. She still loves Mickey Mouse and all of his friends, but is now into Doc McStuffins and playing "Mommy" and "Doctor". As of Friday, she sleeps in a big girl bed. Oh, and she's cute as ever.

Tent and a movie with Daddy!

All dressed up for a walk around the house!

Washing dishes African-style because I wouldn't let her wash clothes.

So excited about her "big girl bed"!