Kirby Updates

I'm slacking on taking Kirby's month to month pictures this year.  Gruff.  But there are enough other pictures of her, right?  You can never get enough.  Maybe on the 23rd of this month I will surprise you with a 17 month picture!  She has always been vocal, but now we are starting to understand more and more of what she says.  She is also catching on to more signs.  The other day she did the sign for drink when she was thirsty and I was floored.  It didn't look anything like the way I do it, but it was her version and I knew what she meant.  Imagine a little girl taking a shot - quick throw back of the head and cup sign to the mouth.  Hysterical!  Here are some new things she says that have surprised me:

Hot - anytime there is a candle burning.  We told her hot when we started the grill a few weeks ago and now when she seems flames, she says hot.  Not sure if she understands we don't touch hot, but she knows the word!
Cock-a-doddle-do - comes out more like cochadoo.  She says it when she sees Cogburn outside or the rooster in our farm painting on the wall.
Harf - that's what an alligator says.
Get down - when she wants off her tractor or out of her high chair.
Poo phew- well, you know what that means.  She tells me, so I am wondering if it is too soon to start trying the potty.  Let me know your thoughts below!
I love you - comes out luff eww.  And then she blows kisses.

I know this is when they really start bringing out more and more of their personality and their brains are just sucking up everything they can, but it amazes me at how well she remembers things.  She always has to know what is going on, so I imagine being observant helps her there.  In no way do I think she is a genius child- its just cool when you see this little living thing soaking up so much knowledge.  Makes you make sure what you say and do!!  Great accountability!!  Thank you Lord for this miracle and blessing you have given us!!

He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!
Psalms 113:9

This picture reminds me of my mother.  She always has her glasses on just a little crooked on her nose.  Mom, don't get mad - you know it's true!