"Trouble" aka. Danielle

Yep, my 15month old is such trouble.

Imagine this real cutiepie with ringlet curls, giving the sweetest smiles, taking you by the hand, and showing you and asking you things. This girl can communicate. She also likes to do everything we tell her NOT to. It's incredible how smart she is and understands everything that everyone says. Marisa communicates amazing with Danielle too. Sometimes it's hard to keep Marisa "happy" without Marisa being rude, but with Danielle it's so easy.

Marisa does have a special talent at making friends though. No matter how old this kid is, she makes buddies so fast. Still, she wants us. Although not nearly enough anymore. JK soon. This September. Today she asked me about wanting to go to school. I must say even Danielle is rocks at making friends.

Yesterday it was so hard for Marisa to say "bye" to her best school friend "Maya" and even her little brother "Jayden"...it was so cute. They were kissing and hugging each other like crazy, while Danielle just wanted to PLAY, her favourite thing to do!!

Our good friends' 3-year old, Emily. Marisa was at her house and had dinner and a bath. Before her dad was bringing her home, Emily came running wanting to hug Marisa...not only does Marisa, a child who never hugs or kisses...unless it's her sister, Danielle, not do this.....Marisa also kissed Emily and says, "I love you Emily". Emily responds, "I love you Marisa". It's so sweet watching Marisa's friendships develop. Maya and her little brother get lots of hugs and kisses too. Still, Danielle is the winner cause she's most special to Marisa.

Marisa and Danielle really hold a special place in their hearts for each other. I was going to send Marisa to camp but glad I didn't as the two sisters have really gotten closer to each other.

I've recentlybeen watching and admiring how Danielle has a sweet 21-year old young man totally in love with her. It's almost as if she has this BIG crush on him....like hang on kid, you're not even out of diapers yet. At least she's got good taste since he's a gem of a boy! :-)

Danielle also never wants to sleep. Most days it's just one nap, but we try for two.

Did I mention that when Marisa draws her artwork (this is her talent), as it is her special gift, Danielle likes to as well of course since her sister is doing it, and decided to paint a murial on our television set....it was quite lovely. She's lucky it came off. It would have seriously come out of her allowance. Of course she likes to wear marker too and eat it...like we don't feed her enough??!!!!

Do not say FOOD or show FOOD unless you're ready to share with Danielle? And I mean this toddler eats everything we eat and wants food all the time. It's incredible.

Anyway, I love my Angel so very much. I cannot believe how fast she is growing up. I think my girls need some brothers to torture..ha ha.

---Dalia