Life of the Party

Mara's new favorite thing is to visit her Granny's in Santa Cruz, to see the animals and hang out in her house (since she has such cool & usual things like a piano and paint brushes!).  She is an absolute joy to drive with since she loves to listen to music.

Here she is playing with Granny and her new Rhode Island Red chickies!

This week she had another visit at the pediatrician to have additional blood work and the start of her vaccinations.  The blood work has confirmed that she is anemic, protein & vitamin D deficient.  We will see if she needs additional supplements, in addition to the wonderfully balanced meals that she has been eating voraciously.  She was a real trooper at the doctor, even with what seemed to be a LOT of blood drawn from her!  Afterwards we treated her to her visit to Toys-R-Us.  Upon entering the door she immediately said "WOW"!

Here showing off her new threads.

 

This week she also came to a work function for Clare's work.  Talk about the life of the party:  she wandered outside to sit down to talk with Clare's colleagues and some complete strangers!!  We are amazed at how outgoing she is!

The other highlight of the week is that she is starting to potty train - who would have thought we would get so excited for poop?!  It's absolutely amazing at how quickly she is growing up and even more of a spirited little girl.

Each day we are working with her to learn English and her A-B-C's and 1-2-3's.  She is learning about 2-3 words a day and emulates everything we do.  She also loves to sing and learn nursery rhymes.  Her with her dog and cat babies (while coloring).

The fashionista trying on Clare's slippers (while looking at her reflection in the window).