Mila is most certainly still working on defining who she is going to be, but that doesn't stop her from picking and choosing what glimpses of the future her she wants us to see. I'm not sure what long-term conclusions you can draw from her favorite things, but I bet some of them tell a story.
One of Mila's favorite things is "Lala." That's Alexis. This morning Mila sat at the front door, watching Alexis as she walked down the sidewalk on her way to the bus. The whole way, she chanted, "Lalalalalala." It could just be coincidence, but I doubt it. Lala is her way of saying Alexis. She says it every time she spots her big sister across the room. HOOBOY does the Tiny Human adore her Lala.
Mila still loves monkeys. All of them. Sock monkeys are a favorite, but all monkeys bring a smile to her face. Alexis was the same way with dogs. Now the kid can't be pried away from her pups. I'm not saying we're ever going to have a pet monkey, but I bet Mila tries to talk us into it.
The Tiny Human is doing a pretty fantastic job with food lately. She still thinks bottles are stupid and anyone holding them is suspicious, but BRING ON THE SOLIDS! Right now she thinks avacados, yogurt, tofu, and noodles are the best, but she will fight you for sweets, too. Monkey bread, you guys. That's the stuff.
I think she's going to be a good eater. I hope so, anyway.
Oh, and she literally says *nom*nom*nom* when she super likes a food. It makes me want to make her all of her favorite things all of the time.
Mila's favorite toys are LOUD. The loudest of the loud. It's funny since her voice volume is usually stuck on high. However, sometimes she softly whispers, "Ba ba baaa. Ba ba baaa." It's a rhythmic muttering that perfectly follows a beat that only Mila hears.
She's going to be a good one, you guys.
