Everyday, a new adventure!

Amelia is so much fun. It seems like everyday she's learning something new. Everyday she's doing something she hasn't done before and surprising her parents.

She has just started saying her first real word with intention: "ba." The first time I heard her say this I guessed that she might be asking for her bottle. I gave one to her and she was thrilled. Now I try to pay close attention and when I hear, "ba ba" I give her a bottle. (Her other favorite was of asking for something is to bounce on her seat, reach with her hands, and grunt "oooh, oooh" like Horshack on "Welcome Back Kotter.")

Last night Amelia did something that really surprised mommy. She went into the bathroom, like she normally does after a bath (she's never sure if she's really done with her bath or not) and started to close the door. After the door was almost closed she swung it open again, smiling at mommy. She did this two or three more times before I realized she was playing peek-a-boo. Boy, was that fun! I had no idea she could handle a door like that. I bet she didn't either until she did it.

One thing that hasn't changed is the baby's resistance to sleep. She will insist that she is not tired by standing up, bouncing (I'm hopping mad!) and crying in her crib - especially for her second nap. But if I give in and take her out of her crib, she'll fall asleep in her high chair while eating dinner. Funny girl!

Lisa