The things she says.

Like most 2-year-olds, Sydney is such a little sponge, constantly soaking in knowledge and new skills. The most amazing thing to me is her language and ability to communicate with us. It's probably not much different than any other kid, but is a new experience for us, and we're loving it.

Tonight, while eating applesauce as a bedtime snack, she slurped her first bite, looked at me, and said, "Mmm, soupy." I have no idea where she would have heard the word "soupy," let alone know to use it to describe her applesauce. I don't think she's ever even eaten soup!

"A-minute." Lots of things that Sydney wants to do, she asks to do for "a-minute." Before going to her room at bedtime she wants to "sit-a-minute" (on the couch), before getting into bed she wants to "rock-a-minute," and the other day before getting into the car she asked if she could "walk-a-minute." I said sure, so she walked around the driveway in circles for a bit, she's pretty much a master procrastinator. I'm sure it won't be long before she tells me to "wait-a-minute," I know I've said it to her plenty of times!

If Sydney wants to say no to something with lots of emphasis, she'll say "no...nope...not."

She also now says "please," "thank you" and "bless you" unprompted. While I was driving the kids the other day, Myles sneezed and Sydney quickly said, "Bless you, Myles." It was so precious.  

A little while back Sydney was asking Gilby to help her change her baby's diaper. Several times she called out, "Daddy, help me, baby's diaper!" Gilby said he would help her after he finished whatever he was doing. Sydney was not okay with this and yelled, "GILBY, help me!"

And just tonight, as I was taking Sydney to bed Gilby said, "Night night, Sweet Pea. Love you." To which she responded, "Later!"

Oh, Sydney Belle. There are so many endearing things you say on a daily basis that give us a chuckle. I love watching you grow, Sweet Baby Girl.