Annabelle 16 and 1/2 months

Annabelle loves being a big sister!  She greets Claire every morning and after every one of her naps.  She likes to pat her gently (for the most part).  She claps her hands over Claire's hand.  Annabelle is starting to learn how to run and she likes to crawl over the bottoms rails of the dining room chairs.  Annabelle's favorite toys are plastic Easter eggs and the ball popper toy that she walks with (that old fashion toy with a stick & wheels that pops).  Annabelle is imitate the "all done" sign at meals.  She will say "ashes" and "down" for the Ring Around the Rosie song.  Sometimes the ashes part sounds like "oh shit".  Some other new words are light, yes, no,set,  go,up.   She is following directions more and likes to throw things in the trash can.  She is doing good understanding the word, "stop" while being outside or at the top of the stairs.  She is starting to make more of an attempt at poking her food with a fork.  When she wants a snack and mommy says, no, then she will go get the box of cereal herself and then ask again by saying, "more" with the more sign.  Annabelle loves being outside and playing with Daddy!