Toys

My mom is a toy-lover. She loves fun and loves toys. And since I believe less is more, she has been encouraging me to supply DD with a healthy dose of fun-inducing toys. But nothing we have purchased (and it hasn't been much, really) thrills Dia as much as

The fridge--especially when I put peaches at finger-grabbing level! (This is her, "It's ok, Mom. I have it all under control" face. :) Just kidding--she's actually waving and dancing but I couldn't capture it very well with the camera.)

The magnetic clip that holds papers on the fridge. She is an equal-item eater and enjoys eating both the clip AND the papers equally well.

Her comb! Tastes great and slides well on tile floors.

The ever fascinating dishwasher. Dia is already great at dishes--she regularly unloads the silverware tray onto the floor for me (sans knives, of course). She literally huffs and puffs and puts her crawl on turbo speed when she hears me open the dishwasher, the fridge or the pantry (where the dog's bowls are kept)!

Large melons and other objects not normally found on living room floors...

ROCKS. Enough said.

And while we have yet to master going down, she could (and does with her Oma's help) climb up stairs all day long.

Basically, she is finding the joy in everyday items and learning her place with them. It's the regular stuff of the day that thrills the most. And I am thrilled just to watch!