Clowning Around

Taylor is a toddler in every sense of the word! We went to the library today for story time. It was fun, but she got tired of it about half way through and wanted to wander around and talk to all the other kids that were there. Not wanting to be the mother who lets her child run willy-nilly, I slipped her out in the hall to get a drink and returned, hoping she'd found some new drive to sit still. This was not the case and she took the first opportunity to flee from her carpet square and run up to the front of the room where the librarian was finishing the story. Taylor ran back and forth behind the lady, then as the group broke out into a rousing rendition of "if you're happy and you know it..." Taylor felt the need to stop and demonstrate the song in front of the class. All the while I'm standing in the back, unable to navigate the mass of toddlers and mommies on the floor to retrieve my child, giving my best "you're in trouble" eyes and motioning her to "come here, now". It didn't work but she had a great time being the center of attention! I'm scared to go back next week, but I guess we'll give it a try.

This is a collage of images from Taylor's 18 month pictures. Notice the "somersault" in the bottom left corner and the "dancing" in the bottom right! I can't wait to get the proof book - should have it tomorrow!