Hayden definitely keeps us busy, entertained, on our toes, and our hearts full of happiness. She was definitely an early walker and talker which plays into her busy-ness these days. Her creativeness keeps her busy while playing with her Barbies or babies (still a HUGE fans of pretend baby play).
These days she has a lot of "loves" when it comes to what she loves to play with or do. She loves being anywhere we are, especially me. This summer she's gotten extra attached to me (again) and we're working through that chaos. She loves Abbie, 90% of the time. She loves when Abbie agrees to play with her and I know she can't wait for Abbie to grow more so they can really play together. Hayden also loves being outside. We got her a full size trampoline this summer - HUGE hit. She's gotten so much braver and daring on it (thanks to Ethan). She loves for us to be out there with her and especially loves Ethan to do crazy tricks with her. It's those times that her laugh is the best!
Hayden also has gotten braver when it comes to trying new foods. She's always willing to try anything new and most of the time finds she likes it...or at least likes the first few bites. Just within the past few months she's discovered broccoli and cauliflower, tomatoes and sometimes pickles, and then pretty much any meat we give her. She's also considering herself a salad eater - lettuce, lots of cheese and ranch. Everything is better with ranch she thinks.
She has also started getting more sassy. Not necessarily talking back, but voicing her opinion very frequently and using a smidge of attitude in what she's saying. Again, we're working on that (any suggestions??). She seems to think she knows it all, not sure where that comes from (no finger pointing now) and she's very adamant that she's right (again...no finger pointing). It's been a difficult past few weeks trying to teach her the right ways to show what she knows and reteaching her how to respect and respond to adults.
I often joke that Hayden has the sense of humor of a 6th grade boy and that we have Ethan to blame for it. And it's true. This girl loves to talk about all those gross things that boys talk about, and then she giggles. She and Ethan have a fun time, while I just shake my head, as usual. I joke when I say I've spent all summer undoing all the things he's taught her, as we are preparing her to head into preschool this fall. I can just imagine some of the things she's gonna say or do in school...ugh. As a teacher though, I know it happens and as her mom I know it will happen.
Hayden loves her cousin, Talyn. She's become brave when talking to "approved" strangers and asking them appropriate questions. She has started singing back songs that we didn't realize she knew. She hates bedtime - still clings to us and eventually climbs in bed with us when we're not awake. She loves Sofia the First and all things princess. Favorite colors: pink, purple and sparkly. She has an infectious laugh and loves to use it.
What can I say -- we love her. So thankful that she's the big sister, our little HooBear, and definitely thankful that we get to see her everyday, watch her grow into the beautiful spark of light that she will be and to be a part of her journey.
I can't imagine what this next year will be like but I'm excited to see!
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