Happy Valentines

I hope everyone is having a great Valentine's Day. Just a quick update. Melanie is continuing to turn into a big girl. She is saying more things and is trying so hard for us to understand her. However, often times we cannot and she now will try to hit us or throw something in which we tell her "no" and she cries- drama! Sometimes, now though, she knows that hitting is not okay so she will hit herself- so silly! Hopefully this will be a short lived faze! Guess what...now she is officially walking. She started taking consistent steps about 2 weeks ago and every day is getting more and more brave. She gets herself in the standing position and will walk wherever (especially if it involves food or babies!). A couple of days ago she was playing outside with her friend Caroline and the school bus drove by. Caroline ran to catch up with the children getting off the bus and Melanie took off after her. There were quite a few independent steps then she started going so fast on the sidewalk that I held her hand. But, I only have to hold one hand and off she goes. She enjoys walking to the mailbox and opening it to find "Melanie Mail" (junkmail) that she has a field day with. She is continuing to sleep great and eat great and even enjoys cow milk now. So, other than a few behavior issues everything is wonderful. Have a Happy Valentines!