Video: donkey laugh

Shot some video this morning while Nana was here. First you'll see Stella's new donkey laugh and then a little of her practicing 'talking'.

Early Christmas presents

Stella got her Christmas wish early this year: Two Front Teeth! One made its appearance in Florida and the other one is just poking through now. Poor thing is having lots of trouble sleeping and keeps making biting sounds as she practices hitting top and bottom teeth together for the first time. Oh, and yes...she bit me tonight. Fun times.

In other news, I hired a part-time nanny to watch her 4 days a week, 2:30-5. Today was Egan's first day and she and Stella have really hit it off already. S loves her and I love having some time to focus on the job search. Egan loves Stella - everyone wins!

First words: bye bye

Florida

Just back from a great week in Florida. The week was uneventful in a good way, and it was great to spend some time with Casey and Corinne. Stella basked in all of the family attention, as usual, and said her first word the day we left. "Bye bye" (with a little wave)!