When Did That Happen?!?!

As I sat and watched Saela play with her legos today - she looked like such a little girl. When did she get so big...so smart...so independent? I realized there were so many things that have changed - and yet no specific date to mark the differences. When did she go from being this floppy little being - to knowing what to do with her arms when I am putting on her shirt? When did she go from not understanding words - to understanding? She will now go get something if I ask, or head to the stairs if I say "let's go change your diaper," or run to the bathroom if I say "do you want to take a bath?" (Hopefully she'll run that fast when I say "do you have to go potty?" When did she become opinionated about her outfits or her shoes? (For the past 4-5 weeks she would only wear one of her pairs of shoes!) When did she starting pointing at objects that she wanted or signing please or saying "ease, ease, ease?" When did she start being able to make the choice between milk and water? When did she become particular about her food? (The whole food thing has been mildly challenging.) When did she go from my baby to my toddler - time now marked with major milestones - and so many more that are blurred along the way. One thing though Saela, you will ALWAYS be my baby girl. I love you.