My girls at the start of 2014

From time to time I like to record what my girls are doing/what they're like at this point of time, purely so that I can look back at these posts in the future. I love hearing parents talk about their children's little personalities, so I hope you will enjoy this too.

Livia is still her smiley, content self. I feel bad that sometimes on outings I can forget she is there, happily sitting in the buggy, because she causes me no fuss. She is such a giggler and loves to smile at anyone, but especially her sister. She has the cutest wrinkle by her nose when she is especially happy.

Livia is also super determined to get into everything. She isn't very happy to sit and be cuddled. This can be difficult when she gets whiny when being held by relatives and I really want to say 'just put her down!' She loves climbing stairs, opening cupboards, finding Chloe's crayons on the easel and trying to get into the dishwasher!

Livia is also becoming very loud! I wonder if this is something she has learnt from Chloe or if it's her personality. She has learnt to say Chloe's name (or something close to it) and says it constantly. She also loves to hold a 'weapon' (eg spoon, plastic food) and bang it on something whilst shouting loudly.

Chloe is suddenly looking like a little girl rather than a toddler. She has shot up and become very 'leggy'. It's so exciting and a little daunting to see her so grown up. She is still totally into her imaginary games, although they become more complicated every day! She has a host of imaginary friends and imaginary pets. Sometimes her games are a little dark, involving monsters and floods and being taken prisoner. It's a challenge to know what is just child's play and what needs to be discouraged.

Chloe is becoming a lot more sociable and wanting to interact with other children. She actively seeks out playmates at the park or at soft play. I met up with some colleagues from work the other day and one of them brought his 3 year old son whom Chloe had never met; they instantly were running around together playing which was really sweet to watch.

Chloe is also into performing in a BIG way. She is not shy in the slightest and will sing or dance in front of anyone. At an annual family gathering this Christmas, Chloe insisted on having a turn at charades even though she didn't really understand the rules! She also enjoys dancing to worship at the front of church, which we need to tone down sometimes to prevent distracting everyone!

Those are my two princesses at the moment. I love them just as they are, as little individuals. Thank you God for blessing me with these two treasures.