Fall at "Ma" and "Buck's"

Time seems to be speeding up. How can it be fall already? Gracie is more of a toddler than a baby these days, and we can't keep up with how fast she's growing up! At just 15 months old we have lost count of how many words she says (she points and names everything she sees), and gone are the days of the drunken sailor. She runs, dances, and climbs for the most part. She finally sleeps through the night (until about 9 in the morning!) and even naps in the day with little to no fuss. If we tell her it's time for "ni-night," she grabs her blanket, races to the stairs, and climbs up- eager for story time. Wow, we've come a long way! The intensity she had as a baby, however, remains. Tantrums complete with hitting herself in the head have replaced the colic, and she loves to boss and shout "NO!" especially at Bernie. I'm so proud of the little girl she's becoming. As my dad says, "She wants what she wants, and she doesn't want what she doesn't want." One thing she always seems to want is food. She's not a fan of little kid food like crackers and juice, etc. Just this morning she had eggs and portabella musrooms for breakfast and chili with onions for lunch. It's so fun getting to know her as the distinct individual that she is. I love this stage!