Feb. 24: A day which will live in infamy

Anne started saying "no" a couple of weeks ago. That is, she started saying it when she really means it! And she means it often. We think this marks the beginning of the Terrible Twos.

It's not just "no." Anne is really starting to express herself, combining words to make very basic sentences, like, "Mommy, off," and "Be careful, Annie." (The latter sounds like, "Be cah-fo, Aya.")

More communication is good! But it also means that Anne is moving into a new phase of development that is not always easy for her. She's learning how to cope when Mom or Dad say she can't do or have what she wants all the time. And Mom and Dad are learning the best ways to respond!