But Wait, There's More

Also, Ellie's latest discovery is her sense of self. She's been very into pointing at herself, then pointing at others, and grinning like the Cheshire Cat when we label ourselves appropriately. "Ellie." "Mommy." Etc.

At school, during circle time, the kids take turns getting to stand up with the teacher and held "lead" the activities and songs. "Whose turn is it next? Is it Ellie's turn?" asks the teacher.

Ellie grins and puts her hand to her chest - my turn.

"That's a two-year-old concept!" says Mary the speech therapist.