A run for our money

For a sweet, smiley, adorable little bundle of joy, Belle sure keeps us on our toes. For one thing, her bath strike is still going full-force. I have come to really enjoy showering her. She has learned to close her eyes when she's under the shower stream, she smiles when I sing to her, and she think it's funny when I wrap her in her hooded bath towel.

Well, now that Belle has four teeth (two on the bottom and two on top), she enjoys banging them together. It started as tapping; she would tap her top teeth to her bottom teeth. Today, the tapping seems to have segued into grinding. I plan to call Belle's pediatrician tomorrow to learn if baby-teeth-grinding is a cause for concern.

Belle has developed strong opinions. When she wants to do something, she makes her desires known (despite the fact that she can't yet speak a word). She squeals and shouts and even will arch her back to express her dislike for something.

Sweet and cuddly, and yet super opinionated. Belle most certainly keeps us on our toes.