13 Months Old

Brooke is an independent, exploring, running, dancing, thirteen month old. She has so much energy and personality we are constantly laughing and trying to keep up with her. Brooke is constantly learning from everything around her as she plays and investigates her surroundings. In the last month she has learned how to throw balls, take her pants off (for the first time today), put beaded necklaces on, say "no!", and give the most wonderful kisses and snuggles. We are amazed at the words and sounds she continues to learn. She watches my mouth and tries to copy the words. She signs a few words, but seems to prefer trying to say them instead. Her favorite sign is for cheese (similar to clapping). Brooke is sleeping better at night and takes one nap from about 11:30-1:30pm.

Brooke-English Dictionary
All Duh = All Done

Dow = Down (and sometimes up!)

p, p, p = Up

Mama = Mama

Daddy = Daddy

Glee = Three

Ha-ee = Hi

Nie Nie = Ni-night

Hah Dah = Hot Dog

Now = No

Go = Go

Uh Oh = Uh Oh

Num, Num = Yum, Yum

Bah = Ball

A Oo = Thank You

Brooke's Favorite Animal Sounds:

Dog, Cat, Bunny, Cow, Horse, Elephant, Bear, Frog, Bee, Monkey