Wizard Baby

Aoife hasn't been sleeping well lately because of her teeth which means neither have we. Her appetite is also pretty awful lately, but she is on good spirits during the day. She had a great time today in her fort we made out of a blanket and two chairs. When I went inside with her, she kissed me on the lips so many times. This is something she loves to do lately. She likes her owwies to be kissed, and whenever she is feeling sorry for herself, she asks us to kiss her owwies. She's becoming very affectionate. At night she likes it when I hold her on my chest when she needs to be comforted from her pain. Here is Aoife playing magic wizard with one of pucks play toys.

Goodnight Moon

This is Aoife's favorite book right now. I lay her down to bed and go get the book. When I lay down next to her, she giggles with excitement. It's a very simple book about a bunny saying goodnight to the things in his room. This week she really likes the mouse and the stars. It's amazing how the story calms her and she falls asleep so soon after I read it to her.

New Orleans Culture night

Last night we went to New Orleans culture night at my school. There were decorations, balloons, great food, mask making, face painting. It was so much fun; one of the best culture night so far. Aoife had a great time there. All the students flocked to see her. She's afraid of other people, but she still gave them a big smile. The funny thing is that mostly the guy students wanted to play with her! Aoife also had a playmate, Kai, to hang out with. She loved playing with the balloons. She kicked them and threw them, and kept giving them to people. She was also dancing to the music by shaking her hips and swinging her arms...so adorable!

Today we went to look at Aoife's new daycare. She was so timid and shy at first yet she had a huge grin on her face. Sara had told the babies about Aoife's arrival and were anticipating her all day. They seemed so excited to see her. There are two 17 month old toddlers, Silvie and Julian, and a 9 month old baby who was adorable. Aoife loved playing with the baby dolls and was very affectionate with them which surprised me. She seems so maternal and sweet and kind right now at this age. She did seem to but heads with Silvie, the other girl, whatever Silvie was into is what Aoife wanted to be in and visa verse. I remember one time about a month ago. I took Aoife to the park by the hospital and Aoife was playing with another baby her age. they both were playing at a toy kitchen, but Aoife no longer wanted the girl to play there and she put her forehead against the other girls to push her away while she growled. I was so astonished at this behavior; it was so strange, and I felt mixed emotions of shame and pride. Then the girl wanted to put her hand in the sink and Aoife thrust her hand over it preventing the girl but somehow the girl had managed to put her hand in the sink and Aoife grabbed it and squeezed it; that is when I intervened. I hope she doesn't do this at the daycare to any of the kids, but I think it is normal behavior for kids at this age. Then there are times when she's very sweet with others. and she wants to kiss them. I think she'll like this new daycare. It is so much better than her last one. The kids seem more engaged, and Sara seems so enthusiastic and has a lot of energy.