May 24, 2006

Trouble

At karate class this week, I’m going to ask what to do if someone is pulling your hair with both hands in two separate locations and two separate directions. I need an action plan for this scenario. I’m also going to ask how to deal with someone who is biting you with two extremely jagged and sharp little teeth. Ouch. And now I reveal to you the perpetrator. . .

They don’t look like much, those two little nubs; but I can not even begin to tell you how bad it hurts to have your shoulder used as a teether on a somewhat constant basis. Also, your leg, arm, finger, face. . . yeah, that one was really good.

Lil C has gone from this cuddly little baby to what Big I refers to as "The Baby Monster." She can have about 1000 toys out on the floor that are her own, but she will find a way to get to: cords, remote controls, phones, Big I’s toys, books that don’t belong to her, etc. etc. etc. Today, she crawled over my stomach and across the living room. She finally ended up here. . .

Despite her face in that picture, she was actually quite thrilled with herself. She then decided that she wanted to stand up underneath the exersaucer. . .

Followed by deciding to work her way out from underneath the equipment. . .

And then, then people, she went from her belly to a sitting position (which is old news here). I wasn’t that concerned, until I saw her reaching up for the exersaucer. Seconds later. . . you guessed it. . . she was standing holding onto the saucer. No, I don’t have a picture of this little feat because I was busy holding both of my arms out in an attempt to catch her when she finally let go. I am so in trouble people. I need to baby proof NOW! I kept thinking I’d have more time. I thought she wouldn’t be on her feet or attempting to be on her feet for a while now. Boy, was I wrong. I have now officially begun my full time 24/7 job of being Lil C’s constant shadow. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.