Ryan, Millie's cousin, came down for a week to stay with Nana and Papa. Well, we wanted to get them together for a day to spend time together since they don't get to see each other very often. Nana took some pictures (will have to get her to email to me so I can post) but she did send me some videos.
She said that they both played together very well and that Ryan was very patient with Millie. She also said that Millie kept up with Ryan all the same. All in all, they had a great day.
In watching the videos, I was impressed with how well Ryan is reading. It's so nice to see Ryan reading to Millie; so sweet.
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Millie loves to read
I think Millie would just assume to read and look at books all day than to play with toys. Of course a lot of her toys are put up right now, but she LOVES to READ books! And I think she has a lot of them memorized because we have read them so much. It's fun to watch and hear your read her books while sitting in her room, either on the floor, in her crib, or at her table. I believe that's why her language skills are as advanced as they are.
And she is participating in a program at the library for the summer for reading. They record how much time they have been reading and then get prizes for it. She is now in the 30-hr bracket.
I think she's definitely on to something....she's picked a great hobby.
And she is participating in a program at the library for the summer for reading. They record how much time they have been reading and then get prizes for it. She is now in the 30-hr bracket.
I think she's definitely on to something....she's picked a great hobby.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Millie is talking more and more
Millie has really been saying a lot more words lately, and saying them clearly. I'll be reading her a book and she'll be saying what each thing is in the book.
Some words that she is saying right now: Bus, Mouse, Truck, Cold, Hot, Cat, Dog, Bubbles, Mess, Milk, Babies....and my mind has gone blank as I type this.
She is also distinguishing between boy and girl. We look at books and she points out boy or girl. And does the same when we are out and about. She's pretty much got it figured out.
Also wanted to record that she is loving Bob the Builder books. We got a lot of the books from Aunt Lexi and cousin Ryan and she loves to read the books. And she even says "Bob." There are a few books that stay in regular rotation; Goodnight Moon, The Going to Bed Book, Clap Your Hands, Baby and Bunny, and more.
Some words that she is saying right now: Bus, Mouse, Truck, Cold, Hot, Cat, Dog, Bubbles, Mess, Milk, Babies....and my mind has gone blank as I type this.
She is also distinguishing between boy and girl. We look at books and she points out boy or girl. And does the same when we are out and about. She's pretty much got it figured out.
Also wanted to record that she is loving Bob the Builder books. We got a lot of the books from Aunt Lexi and cousin Ryan and she loves to read the books. And she even says "Bob." There are a few books that stay in regular rotation; Goodnight Moon, The Going to Bed Book, Clap Your Hands, Baby and Bunny, and more.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Millie is now 20 mos old
We are actually getting nearer to the 2-yr mark and I can't believe it. Didn't we just celebrate Millie's 1st birthday? She is talking so much more now and understands just about everything that you say. She is still using her sign language and I believe that has enhanced her language skills. I can ask Millie to go put some dirty clothes in her hamper and she'll walk right into her room and put them in the hamper. She likes to help clean her room and other parts of the house, too.
She still enjoys taking a shower and loves to get in with mommy, sometimes in the mornings. She loves to read books and one of her favorites right now is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?" and "Bear's House." She actually says, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear.....see?" She said "teacher" last week and we were astonished.
She loves milk so much that, if we let her, she would drink a gallon a day. She also still loves her beans and actually ate two bowls of burrito mix last night for dinner. She hates having her teeth brushed and sometimes doesn't like getting her diaper changed or getting her clothes changed. It doesn't make any sense, or is it really supposed to?
She loves to dance and loves music - all kinds too! She loves to dress like her daddy, complete with overalls and her boots. She likes going to church to play and pray (and actually tells the crying babies to "shush....") She can say pretty clearly now: "squirrel", "bird", and "mermaid." She also says "trash" and "side" - meaning "outside". We have two trash cans in our entry way - one is a trash can and the other is for recycling. Most of the time, she will put things in their respective cans; sometimes she does it by herself w/o us asking and other times, we'll ask her.
She's a people-person although it takes her a few moments to warm up to someone new. She has a great, easy-going personality - happy most of the time. She has really been a special addition to our family (immediate and extended).
She's sometimes a picky eater; one day eating one thing, and the next turning her nose up. I guess that's how a toddler is though. We just have to roll with the punches.
And now, everytime we get some change, we always save it for her and she knows exactly where to put it. She has two piggy banks in her room and our big bank in our room.
She is very loving and just learned yesterday how to give Eskimo kisses. She sleeps well, most of the time. But never say to yourself that you've figured it out b/c as soon as you do, it will all change.
She still enjoys taking a shower and loves to get in with mommy, sometimes in the mornings. She loves to read books and one of her favorites right now is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?" and "Bear's House." She actually says, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear.....see?" She said "teacher" last week and we were astonished.
She loves milk so much that, if we let her, she would drink a gallon a day. She also still loves her beans and actually ate two bowls of burrito mix last night for dinner. She hates having her teeth brushed and sometimes doesn't like getting her diaper changed or getting her clothes changed. It doesn't make any sense, or is it really supposed to?
She loves to dance and loves music - all kinds too! She loves to dress like her daddy, complete with overalls and her boots. She likes going to church to play and pray (and actually tells the crying babies to "shush....") She can say pretty clearly now: "squirrel", "bird", and "mermaid." She also says "trash" and "side" - meaning "outside". We have two trash cans in our entry way - one is a trash can and the other is for recycling. Most of the time, she will put things in their respective cans; sometimes she does it by herself w/o us asking and other times, we'll ask her.
She's a people-person although it takes her a few moments to warm up to someone new. She has a great, easy-going personality - happy most of the time. She has really been a special addition to our family (immediate and extended).
She's sometimes a picky eater; one day eating one thing, and the next turning her nose up. I guess that's how a toddler is though. We just have to roll with the punches.
And now, everytime we get some change, we always save it for her and she knows exactly where to put it. She has two piggy banks in her room and our big bank in our room.
She is very loving and just learned yesterday how to give Eskimo kisses. She sleeps well, most of the time. But never say to yourself that you've figured it out b/c as soon as you do, it will all change.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Millie asks for a specific book
Last night I was reading to Millie before she went to bed. We read Monster's Book of Numbers and when we finished, she actually asked for a specific book - one of her favorites. It's called Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. She was clapping her hands and it took me a second and then I realized what she wanted.
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