The Hickman Highlights: December 2013

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

December 2013

It's been another fun month and Page has loved the Christmas season! She insists on looking at Christmas lights anytime we're out after dark ;) Page had two play dates with JJ, a Santa visit, a trip to the Dessert Botanical Gardens to see the luminarias, fun at the McCormick Ranch train park, Mommy's 30th birthday celebration, JJ's 2nd birthday party, GG Lu's 80th birthday celebration, Makayla's 5th birthday party at Bounce U, a play date with Heath at the CMOP, Zoolights, another trip to the CMOP, celebrated Christmas with both families, Uncle Bobby's birthday celebration, a barbecue at Grammy's, and dinner with Daddy's friend Andy.

New this month...
1. Page has a love/hate relationship with Santa. She is very intrigued, but also fearful at the same time. Page will ask about and look for him but also says she's scared, will make us take Santa decor down, and she wants to stay clear!
2. Page is learning Spanish, thanks to Dora! She knows numbers 1-5 and will say "abajo" when she wants down! "Unicornio" is another favorite. It's so fun to watch her learn :)
3. Page has become very in tune to her feelings and can share them with us! She will also tell us when something is hurting. It has been so nice knowing how P is feeling!
4. Page has become very independent this month. She wants to do everything herself! Page will even get the step stool if she needs extra height. She often says "my turn" and will get very upset if she can't do something or if someone does it for her. Page is starting to dress and undress herself, zip and unzip zippers, and open and close doors. Look out!
5. Page is no longer refusing milk so we have stopped the Pediasure supplements!

Sentence of the month: "Mommy, where's my Santa hat? I can't find it anywhere." Page continues to amaze us with her growing verbal skills!

A few random pictures from December...