Pat This

Alison's latest craze is books with touchable elements-- yes, Pat the Bunny is a huge hit with her, and I found another board book that's full of farm animals that the reader can touch (pet the velvety horse muzzle, pat the dog's furry chest, pat the pig's rubbery snout). She loves texture and loves books that she can interact with, as opposed to just look at. If I couldn't read, I'd feel the same way.

On a related note, when she gives hugs, she's starting to pat your back. So sweet.

And yes, she's feeling much better. One ear is clear and the other is on its way. Yay!