A few more milestones...

Annie has started to climb in and out of her car seat. She likes to do things on her own now and is very insistent that things are done her way. Sometimes they can be but sometimes they can't and when they can't well, she does get a little bit cranky!!! Not too bad though. We are working on "listening" to Mommy and Daddy. Today we were in the book store and she wanted to climb the stairs while I had the stroller and I needed to use the ramp. I explained the situation, Annie said "No" and started to climb the stairs. I just stood and waited quietly. She went up two then said "No" again but this time to herself and climbed back down. Oh, it is all just so fun!!!!!
On Sunday we did a speaking engagement for our adoption agency and Annie was wonderful. She introduced us as "Mommie" and "Daddy" to the crowd and won their hearts immediately. We spoke for about a half an hour and in that time, Annie played with her toys. Everyone commented on how happy and "good" she is. I think that Annie is just very good natured and she has the best sense of humour which is great because her Mommy sure has a crazy one!!!!!
Oh and today we took Annie to a food court in a mall. She was joyfully overwhelmed with all of the smells of food and kept saying "sup-per", "sup-per" in her sing song happy voice. Being a celiac, I don't usually go near these places. The one place I can actually eat is N.E.W. York Fr.ies. We bought some of these and when we spread them out on a napkin Annie almost jumped for joy!! It was so funny. She then needed "chup" for dip. Shawn put a white shirt on Annie today and we were a little worried but our darling was able to eat fries and dip without spilling a teaspoon. They were yummy and such a special treat. We felt like terrible parents for feeding our child french fries with chili for lunch but what can you do!!!!