You've come a long way, Baby!

Mermaid continues to progress at a steady pace. She gives us all something to smile about.

Mermaid's words or word-like syllables:

mom*dad*baby*hi*bye*up*down*out*water*no

yeah*eat*help*dance*toes*shoes*teeth*nose

hair*cheese (for taking pictures)*Jesus*me*banana

ball*go*meow*woof-woof*night-night*okay*thank you

please*wash*pee-pee*belly-button*waa, waa, waa (baby crying)

push*uh-oh*two*what?*yes*ow*grandpa*me*star

Mermaid's signs include:

water*milk*more*go*me*star*boat*shoes*bird

Mermaid's skills include:

climbing up bunk bed ladders, walking upright ascending/descending stairs while holding to the railing, digging, turning lights on and off, climbing onto the dinner table, dancing, singing, moving chairs to climb up to whatever she's interested in, feeding herself with a spoon, thumbing through books, brushing hair, brushing teeth, hugging, comforting pats, twisting the tops of bottles and cups, stealing pacifiers, opening refrigerators, opening drawers and emptying all the contents onto the floor, greeting everyone with a smile, pat, five, handshake and/or kiss, simple puzzles, and other feats of strength and dexterity.

She is working on JuMpInG!!!