The cleaning lady comes every Monday. Floors are a big deal because of the baby so we always have her clean all the floors. Last week she had done all of them except the kitchen so Riley crawled in there and when she came out she was chewing something. It's always a trouble when you suddenly notice chewing. You say a silent prayer that it's a Cheerio, but you know it won't be. What could she possibly have you think to yourself all the floors are clean...a small white rock. That's right, a rock. I pulled 2 of them out of her mouth that day.
Later her first tooth appeared and I couldn't help laughing remembering the African baby from Babies teething on a rock. Her front bottom tooth showed up after a particularly bad reoccurring rash and some intermittent crankiness. It was very exciting. She had the tooth 48hrs before she tried to put a toy in her mouth while crawling and bit her lip! Poor pumpkin, bit her lip on her only tooth. She looked so shocked with her bloody lip.
So, other than the rocks Riley lusts after the cat's food. We had to put up a baby gate to deter her. Now she sits on the outside of the gate and watches the kitty eat. Riley loves the kitty. Everything the kitty does is fascinating. The other day the cat was chasing a little beetle and Riley crawled right over for a front row seat to the event. I look into the hallway from the bathroom to see Riley pick something up from the floor and put it in her mouth. I'm yelling at her to spit it out, but I can't get to her. Mike picked her up and ran over to me so I could fish it out. "Oh, a dead bug. Nice Ri...Live bug! live bug. As the beetle goes flying into the bath tub.
Along with teeth comes the disappearing reappearing diaper rash. It's really frustrating and painful. The best thing for it is air so the other day Mike let her play in her super yard diaperless. She was having a great time in there and then all the sudden she stood up yelled to get my attention and pooped right on the carpet.
She also wants to do everything herself and help you with whatever you're doing. She'll reach over and put her little hands on my back to "help" me get into bed and clap for me when I stand up from the couch. It has it's advantages, but the other day she wanted to help carry my phone. The keypad was locked when I handed it to her. She started dancing when it started ringing and I was laughing too hard to be in a hurry to answer it. It was 911 calling me back because Riley had called them and locked my phone in emergency mode. Sigh. Yeah, I think toodlerhood is here.
Thanks for the laughs. I read parts of this aloud to my husband. Sounds like you have your hands full with that little girl. She seems amazing. Keep up the good work getting better and being an awesome mom. You rule!
ReplyDeleteShe sounds so strong - just like her mama :)
ReplyDeleteCindi: BEST ONE YET!!! Katie-I love your blogs and have read everyone of them but this one is the best by far. Live bug, cat food, rocks.....brings back soooooo many memories. Enjoy every second! XOXOXO PS Yelling for you prior to pooping is a good sign...Maybe she's getting to know her body early
ReplyDeleteSusan- I love reading them too, Katie. There might be a book in this.
ReplyDeleteJean: ahhh the pure joy of watching your child grow... there is nothing to compare - every minute becomes a cherished memory - and I agree with Susan - you should make this a book!
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