Now that Natalie is such a big girl, she's been

getting up onto our two rocking chairs. But just like Goldilocks, they are both too big for her. However, we recently found a chair that fits her just right. She loves her new rocking chair. But she also thinks it's a fun new toy to climb and stand on and we're trying to teach her that is not what chairs are for. Try explaining that to a 1 year old! They just don't buy it. (Speaking of her age, tomorrow marks her 16-month birthday.)
The new daycare situation seems to be going well. She is a little overwhelmed by all of the action and noise with the other kids when we first arrive, but she happily joins them for breakfast and kisses me goodbye.
In other exciting news, I think she said "pease" (aka: please) this evening two different times when I prodded her. I've been trying to teach her manners for the longest time and this was the first time she actually repeated them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and family. We're thankful for each and every one of you!