Have I mentioned that Beatrice has incredibly ticklish feet? They curl right up as soon as you touch them, then she withdraws her leg up to her pelvis, then she puts it back for more. She did that when Nathan and Rachael visited today, and with Anthony yesterday. She also belly laughs when Sula plays ball and I'll try to get a video of that some time soon. Here's a photo too of new friend Lucy going in for a kiss on Bizou yesterday. They had a great time together, or at least the 4 parents did, and we hope to meet up on a regular basis. The girls are only weeks apart in age. Despite a couple of rough nights sleep, Beatrice had a wonderful day today. We went to the nursing home to visit my 102-year old great aunt and my cousin's grandmother who's 95+ and she was a big hit. She charms everyone, or at least women (still shy with men) wherever we go. She also said "bye" today when she was waving to leave, and "up" yesterday when we were playing "up and down." She understands "blow a kiss" and is finally helping me get her dressed and undressed by lifting her arms, etc. I feel like we are communicating better and better each day. Anthony's been spending some time alone with her and putting her down for naps so that when I go back to work the shock won't be so great. Part of me thinks I should give them even more time together and leave the house when she's awake for a few hours but another part of me says spend every minute that I can with her. I just can't wait until summer vacation and I know that by the end of that time, late August, we will really have a routine down, her receptive language will be great, and we'll all just feel comfortable enough so I can settle back to work full-time.
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