Vroom!

One of the cutest things ever is Jocelyn saying "Vroom!" Whenever a loud car / truck / motorcycle goes by, she lets out a sweet, high-pitched "Vroom!" She also does it when she's pushing her toy trucks along the floor (yes, my daughter has toy trucks and toy purses - we keep things well-balanced around here), and when she's pushing herself along on her riding car thing. It's awesome. And adorable. Seriously, there is nothing better than a tiny little girl saying "Vroom!"

She also knows the word "money." She has play money (that came with her toy purse), and she also recognizes actual money, and sometimes thinks that coupons are money. When she sees all of them she squeals "MONEY!" It's total cuteness.

Speaking of money, Jocelyn recently made her first purchase. She went to Whole Foods with her grandmother, and she spotted a package of mini cinnamon rolls that she really wanted. When she grabbed them she clutched on and did not let go. Grandma gave her money and Jocelyn used it to pay for the cinnamon rolls. And then she couldn't wait to eat one. She loved it - who knows how she knew she would? But she did. She has eaten one after nearly ever meal since (until they were gone). It's too cute!

She is just getting so freakin' smart! I already told you about how she knows where our noses are. She is getting really good at following little commands. Yesterday Mike asked her to bring her shapes puzzle to her uncle Jeff. And what did she do? Just that! She totally understood all of the words and followed the instructions.

It's not all giggles, though. Jocelyn is being purposely defiant about various things. She loves getting into the bath. But she hates getting out of it. She also hates getting her pajamas on. And getting into her high chair. And getting dressed. All of these things make her mad. And I mean MAD. Like, temper tantrum, kicking, screaming, nightmare. It's as though we are torturing her. By trying to feed her. And clothe her. And dry her after a bath. Oh, changing diapers gets a similar response. Because, you know, putting on a clean diaper is also torture.

But it is mostly giggles and fun. We are happy :-).