The charm of baby kisses
It is amazing to me how early they learn that doing something cute will get them out of trouble or at least ease their punishment. Last night he had a big grin and some evil laughs for me after he dumped all his dinner on the floor, shredded a package of saltines on the (wet) lanai, and twirled his applesauce container around while holding it up in the air so that it spun spectactularly out of the container and in every direction. My TV set didn’t appreciate that.
He also had to be super cute by dancing around, giving baby hugs and kisses, and “reading” us his books while he was up playing until 2am this morning. It’s hard to be upset at someone that cute, even when you are half-asleep. The early morning awakening was even softened by the baby kisses all over my face as I was awakened far too early.
Ah well. He just poured his cereal all over the coffee table, and another day begins. I’m drinking caffeine this morning, I don’t care at the moment 
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In other news, Carnival of the Vanities is up at Generic Confusion, featuring my article and much, much more, so go check it out already.
Don’t you love how they play with their food? About 6 months ago – my daughter was having yogurt for breakfast. I wasn’t watching her too closely and after a while, checked on her – and she was putting the yogurt on her toes so the dog could lick it off. All I could do was groan and then laugh – and then grab the camera!