Stuff Annika Does
Annika has been doing a couple of things lately that are blog-worthy.
First, she has started to sing. Josiah and I sing the "ABC Song" and "Twinkle, Twinkle" around 4,632 times per day. Just last week, I was surprised to hear Annika singing the first line. She doesn't sing words, just says "la", but she can carry a good tune for a 13-1/2 month old. It is definitely recognizable.
(For those of you who don't know, the "ABC Song" and "Twinkle, Twinkle" are the same song. And if you're saying "Well, duh Rachel!", consider this: Hans just figured this out. And we all know who smart Hans is, right?)
Second. Last night I came home from a long walk with Josiah. Annika had learned a new trick while I was gone. She has a little zebra figure. Hans said "Tell Mommy what the zebra says" and Annika whinnied like a horse. I guess we're assuming that zebras, being from the equine family, whinny like a horse. They might grunt like a pig or sing like a canary, but Annika knows how to whinny when she sees a horse-like figure. It's pretty darn cute.
Third. Annika can do a somersault. With a bit of assistance, of course. I say "Annika, do a somersault" and point to a spot on the floor and she'll go over and put her head down on the floor. All she needs is a little push and she goes over into a perfect little roll. She giggles like a hyena everytime she does a somersault. Too cute.
So, what's she going to do in the future? Hmmm, maybe a singing trapeze/bareback horse rider at the circus?
In honor of how smart Annika is, I am taking her to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum in Providence tomorrow. Just an outing for the girls. I figure we need to stimulate her little brain as much as possible and I have been wanting to go too. It works out well since Josiah will be at school all day!
First, she has started to sing. Josiah and I sing the "ABC Song" and "Twinkle, Twinkle" around 4,632 times per day. Just last week, I was surprised to hear Annika singing the first line. She doesn't sing words, just says "la", but she can carry a good tune for a 13-1/2 month old. It is definitely recognizable.
(For those of you who don't know, the "ABC Song" and "Twinkle, Twinkle" are the same song. And if you're saying "Well, duh Rachel!", consider this: Hans just figured this out. And we all know who smart Hans is, right?)
Second. Last night I came home from a long walk with Josiah. Annika had learned a new trick while I was gone. She has a little zebra figure. Hans said "Tell Mommy what the zebra says" and Annika whinnied like a horse. I guess we're assuming that zebras, being from the equine family, whinny like a horse. They might grunt like a pig or sing like a canary, but Annika knows how to whinny when she sees a horse-like figure. It's pretty darn cute.
Third. Annika can do a somersault. With a bit of assistance, of course. I say "Annika, do a somersault" and point to a spot on the floor and she'll go over and put her head down on the floor. All she needs is a little push and she goes over into a perfect little roll. She giggles like a hyena everytime she does a somersault. Too cute.
So, what's she going to do in the future? Hmmm, maybe a singing trapeze/bareback horse rider at the circus?
In honor of how smart Annika is, I am taking her to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum in Providence tomorrow. Just an outing for the girls. I figure we need to stimulate her little brain as much as possible and I have been wanting to go too. It works out well since Josiah will be at school all day!
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