Walking and Climbing

This week Julia has been pushing things around a lot walking behind them, especially chairs. She has discovered she can walk around her classroom by pushing a chair. While standing, she has started letting go and can stand on her own for a few seconds. She has figured out how to climb up into "big people" chairs and laps and takes great pride in being able to do so. Today, for the first time, Julia let go of my fingers when we were walking over to say hi to Andrew. We were shocked! She has become fearless and quite brave! Here are some cute pics of Julia pushing a chair around at preschool this week and climbing up a step ladder (my mom was standing right next to her while she climbed). I'm excited to tell Julia's OT Monday about her latest accomplishments.

Walking, pushing a chair around...

Definitely One of the Pups!

Well, it's official! Julia thinks she is a puppy. She found her way into one of the dog's crates this afternoon and made herself at home!

See momma, I am a puppy!

I've got everything I need- my Lovie and my cup.

Arf! (This was too cute not to include, although it looks like we closed Julia in the crate. We didn't though.)

One of the pups?

It seems Julia thinks she a dog like her three furry brothers!

Petey

A couple nights ago, after Julia's dinner, we were playing on the floor with the pups. For some reason when I said one of our dog's names, Petey, she started laughing. It was so funny! I had to capture it on video. Before I started videoing, Julia had already been laughing so hard she threw up a little (gross, I know, but it conveys how hard she was laughing). Well, I finally figured out how to get the video on my computer and onto the blog. For some reason the very beginning of the video is messed up, but I'm learning. Enjoy! What a funny girl!

Fun with Kleenex and Progress

Yesterday, Julia decided to play with a box of kleenex. She pulled out each sheet and scattered them about the floor. Then, she proceeded to shred the kleenex and started putting little pieces in her mouth. My mom and I were watching in amusement and froze when Julia started putting the pieces in her mouth. For those of you who know of Julia's struggles with solid foods, we were shocked she was putting kleenex pieces in her mouth because of the texture and how it would stick in her mouth. She had a blast! She thought it was so cute and funny putting the kleenex in her mouth and she actually ate the pieces without gagging on them. Kids do the strangest things! Weird, I know, but my mom and I were so proud of her for actually putting the kleenex in her mouth and eating it without gagging or throwing up.

My baby girl is really making progress with her oral skills. She is chewing, which she has never done until about a week ago. Before then, she would put things in her mouth, but not really do anything with it which would cause her to gag and/or throw up. She is now eating puffs, bits of graham cracker, Rice Krispies, and just yesterday started eating bits of pear. I can't tell you how excited and incredibly proud I am to see Julia finally getting solid foods in her mouth and eating them. The progress was slow and there have been some bumps in the road, but she has been working so hard! Julia, you are an amazing daughter! Your daddy and I are so proud of you!

First Day of Preschool

Today was Julia's first day of preschool at my parents' church! I am so excited for Julia and myself for this experience. I think she will really enjoy it. Julia has met her teacher, Ms. Kathy, several times before up and church and this summer my mom will be teaching in Julia's class. I felt very comfortable dropping her off this morning. She did great! I thought she would fuss, but she was a trooper and found a Brown Bear, Brown Bear book and started looking at it. I'm excited to hear how she did this afternoon. My baby girl is growing up...

We're off to preschool!

See my new shoes? I'm excited!