Nocturnal Migration

She had an entire full-sized bed to fall asleep on, and where does she pick to crash? The northwestern most corner of the futon with her head wedged against the wall. She was so jammed up there, that she clunked her head every time she moved. I eventually put her in her crib, of course. Strangely, she seemed really comfortable.

Chicken-Based Hair Products

Here we see the lovely Lydia enjoying a spa day - chicken based hair gel and a noodle facial. Who knew such down-home goodness would be a girl's best beauty products?

Reflecting Lydia

One of Lydia's favorite pastimes is viewing her own reflection. We love looking at her, so why shouldn't she?

Click here for a video of her in front of the bathroom mirror.

I was watching that!

Don't change the channel - I was watching that!

Lydia, who is getting her first tooth and is exceptionally whiny these days, was not content to sit on my friend's lap and wiggled her way down to the floor. The remote control tends to keep her occupied, so we let her press its buttons while we talked. After a while we noticed it was strangely peaceful. We could hear each other speak. We looked down, and there she was passed out with her cheek resting on the remote. I hope this does not portend a deep affection for the remote. Also this week, Lydia has made great advances in her ability to wiggle herself where she wants to go. Exciting - in a good way and a bad way. She's a little tougher to deal with now that she knows new freedom. She now has a new emotion. Frustration. Click here for video of the little speed buggy.

Click here for video of a night at home with "the girls." You might want to turn down the volume a little. Lydia (and Dasha) get vocal.

A Difference in Parenting Philosophies

David and I differ in our approach to feeding Lydia. He lets her feed herself occassionally. Ummm...I really don't. At least not the really messy stuff. This is a post-Daddy feeding. She sure looks like she's enjoying herself. Click here to see a neater version of Lydia enjoying a meal.