2.5

Gracie is 2 and a half today! I can't believe how fast the last 2.5 years have flown by, and I can't imagine life without her. She has grown into such a beautiful, funny, smart little girl!

At 2.5 years old:

• Grace has such a sweet, caring, gentle way about her. She is very in tune with other people's feelings and is quick to offer a hug if she sees that someone is upset.
• She has a very large vocabulary and speaks in complete, clear sentences. I love seeing her learn new words and hear her use them appropriately and pronounce them so clearly. Her comprehension is amazing.
• She knows all her letters, can count to 15 (sometimes 20), recognizes lots of shapes and all basic colors. 
• She loves music and loves to sing and dance. 
• Grace loves playing outside, particularly at the playground. The swings are still her favorite. She likes to explore in the woods behind our house.
• There is a lot of pretend play going on. You never know what she might come up with next!
• She is very social and likes to meet new people although she can be shy in new situations sometimes. It's not unusual for her to approach someone and say "Hi! I'm Grace." Kids her age often don't know what to make of this but adults love it. 
• Grace is a great big sister. She is wonderful with Anna, and likes to make sure she is involved in what we are doing. She is very gentle with her baby sister and has not yet shown any signs of jealousy. 
• She has a great sense of humour and loves to joke around. I love her laugh. 
• She is potty trained! Mostly. Daytime is great; she still wears a pull-up at night but I think she will be night trained very soon. 
• She still loves her blankie!
• She's becoming a more picky eater but I'm hoping it's just a phase that doesn't last long.

Grace, you are such an amazing little person and we love you so much!