Milestones

I admit, I've been Horrible (note the capital "H") about documenting your milestones. I can give you a guesstimate of when you first sat independently. I could give you a ballpark as to when you started eating solids. I could venture a guess as to what you weighed when you blew out your first candle. I've been so diligent about recording the daily minutiae that I've completely neglected the biggies. So to satisfy the urgings of your Mimi, I offer you a snapshot on what you are doing today, May 11, 2009:
1. Walking, running, meeting rocky inclines and steep hills without fear.
2. Dancing - a soft-shoe shuffle to be more exact.
3. Singing - you will sing yourself to sleep.
4. Pretend - you will stir pots, fix your hair, dust, and carry a purse (where in the world did you witness such typically feminine acts?)
5. Sign Language - "more" is certainly a favorite, along with "water", "milk", "eat", "kisses" and "hot". You have also created your own signs (not currently recognized by ASL). Wagging your finger like a guest of Maury Povich signifies, "oh no you didn't". Pointing to your eye means "I love you".
6. Defiance - you are aware of your naughtiness at times and relish in it.
7. Sociability - you seek out friendships, give hugs to strangers (although exclusive to kiddos your age) and play games to initiate interactions with anyone, everyone.
You've been doing a lot of these things for a while, I just haven't been the best at documenting. Forgive me dear girl...I promise to improve!