Gianna's 19 month 411

With all we had going on last month, I missed our 18 month 411, so I will combine the last few months of accomplishments for the amazing Gianna Christine HuiHua:



~Nini is not my name anymore. Oh no, we've moved on to more refined terms.
Now,(drum roll please) I am "AHHHMEEEEE" You have to say it in a whiny voice to get the full effect. We are, however, getting closer and closer to Mommy, for which I am grateful.



~She can say 35 words and is putting words together for short senences. A few of my favorites: "Bless you Daddy", "Hi Boebee" (The dogs name is Bogey), and the best: "Want Sum?" She asks that when SHE wants something. It is a replacement for "Here you go" Too cute!



~ She is 22 lbs and 32 inches- a far cry from the 15 1/2 lb baby handed to me just 5 months ago!



~She will eat A-N-Y and every thing! This weekend, she ate fried green tomates at the Fall Apple Festival! She will try even spicy foods. A far cry from the 3 year old in our family, who shall remain anynomous, but has a list of 10 foods that she eats readily, all other food involves gagging and tears.



~She is back in full swing since her surgery and has literally hit the ground running. Her walking has greatly improved since surgery and she is getting fast.



~She and her sis are really becoming best friends. She is no longer a baby and because she can keep up, they are having fun interacting together. It is great to see them really play instead of Aria tolerating the baby messing up her stuff.



~She is still a AHHMEE's girl, and I LOVE IT! She can hear my voice in another room, and she WILL find me.



~She is into counting and singing. Our favorite song she sings is "Jesus loves me" and you would be surprised at how in tune and understandable she is.



~She is kissy. She blows kisses, gives them freely to family and is an all around snuggle bunny.



~She is starting temper fits when she doesn't get her way. I know, hard to believe from our sweet little angel, but yet true. So far, she rivals her brother in the most stubborn category. She may take the prize yet:)



~She is our HERO. She is. We are so proud of her and all she has already overcome. She has lots of big hurdles in her future medically, but we know that God gave her that sweet spirit as well as a inner drive that will help her through the rough spots.

Comments

  1. The Straight'sOctober 15, 2007 at 9:48 PM

    She sounds like such a glorious gift to your family! Not to mention that she sure is a cutie pie ;)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2007 at 9:56 AM

    Cristy,
    ...just catching up with you and the girls via your wonderful website! I am so glad to hear how wonderful Giana is doing...
    with love,
    Kelli C

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  3. La Dolce VitaOctober 18, 2007 at 3:38 AM

    What a great post! You have one special lady!

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