Well she is at it again, our little girl is growing faster than her clothes can keep up.  Currently she is wearing 2T and 3T clothes.  The 2T is starting to become a little too short, the 3T is just slightly too big.  And I fear another growth spurt is eminent.

In the last week Lauren's food intake has been up, and her naps have been long.  Today alone before nap Lauren had consumed, one cup of watered down apple juice, a serving of granola with yogurt that would have been enough for me for breakfast, a scone, a banana, some animal crackers (she was helping pick them up after momma dropped the container again), two mints from a guest room (that she hid to eat, but at least unwraps them now), half and apple, home made macaroni and cheese with bacon, a cup of water, and a slice of bread.  I don't think I could eat that much food before 1:30pm!  She laid down for a nap at 1:45pm and now we are approaching the three hour mark for nap!

People who haven't seen Lauren for a couple of weeks have commented that she has grown, so she probably has.  I think they have a tendency to do that, but sometimes it is amazing how fast they grow!

Yesterday she refused to leave the house unless she was carrying her black handbag and wearing my kayaking hat (which fits her head by the way).  Today she refused to wear two shoes.  She would only wear one sock and one shoe on one foot, the other foot had to remain bare.  She has her own views on the world and isn't afraid to assert herself and let you know what she thinks.  She has new words all the time. Sit, seat, hello, nice to meet you (while shaking hands), cheese.  She still uses signs for some things, but still gets frustrated and doesn't want to and just grunts and throws a fit when you don't know what she wants.  She is fascinated by birds, especially likes ducks and loves to stop and smell the flowers.  What a sweetheart she is.  I know she can't wait until she has a little counterpart to get into trouble with!