Despite the fact that Talia has never had one or really seen me use one she loves backpacks! It all started with the school episode of signing time. Her favorite signs from that episode are backpack, scissors and school. I didn't even know that she knew what one was until she saw a picture and got so excited signing backpack and saying "bah-pah !" So my amazing mom decided that she needed a back pack of her very own and in an amazingly short amount of time
whipped up this little beauty.
When she first saw it she knew exactly what it was and tried to put it on. I showed her how to fill it and Talia proceeded to walk around the house gathering her pacifiers, which happen to be her most prized
possession, and asked me to put them in the pocket.
Talia also went to my mom, who she calls "Ta" or "Ma" and signs grandma, and signed "
thank you! Backpack!" over and over. It was the first thing she asked for the next morning. I think she likes it. :)
Pink is a wonderful color to choose for babies.
unless....your adorable pink swimsuit is dirty...
Then all a girl needs are pearls and a pacifier. Just remember you would be naked without your accessories.
Talia has learned that Lita will let her "help" with EVERYTHING! My mom is so patient with her and very good at finding ways to let her participate in every task. This is something I thought I was pretty good at but my mom is amazing! Talia now routinely helps with the dishes and most meal preparation. Above she is helping with breakfast by scooping Oats and below Talia was lucky enough to learn all about making bread. She helped mix it and she loved squishing the dough while sneaking a taste of dough here and there. 
I love the concentration in this one!
When she first saw it she knew exactly what it was and tried to put it on. I showed her how to fill it and Talia proceeded to walk around the house gathering her pacifiers, which happen to be her most prized possession, and asked me to put them in the pocket. 
Talia also went to my mom, who she calls "Ta" or "Ma" and signs grandma, and signed "thank you! Backpack!" over and over. It was the first thing she asked for the next morning. I think she likes it. :)
Talia and I miss her wonderful Daddy so much and she wanted to say "I Love You Daddy!" We can't wait to see you in just over a week! Happy Fathers Day!
Addie loves to have a girl cousin close to her age! They love all things girly especially twirling in dresses together. Addie also loves to share her Barbies with Talia. I can't say that Talia truly understands how important that is but someday she will.
