Bait and Switch

Protest. No more pictures! These tantrums are getting more frequent. I think it's a bit funny and it's the only way to express her opinion right now. She knows the actions just not the words.

Marley, we just wanted a picture of your pretty new dress from grandma. I was trying really hard to keep her clean in it today, but the last 30 minutes of church she grabbed another child's bottle and spilled red punch down the front of her dress.

No more cutting food into bite-size pieces. She wants to eat things like a "grown-up". Notice the blanket. It doesn't leave her side lately.

"Bait and Switch"

I really don't know where she learned it. The first time she tried it was at her 1st birthday party in Cedar City. Today we were at church and she was worn out by the 3rd hour. So, we went in the hall where 3 other moms were letting their babies play on the floor. The coveted toy was a pill bottle of all things. There was also a small disco ball and a green die. Well Marley spotted the only toy being played with (the pill bottle) and wanted it. I was watching her closely because in this crowd she happened to be the oldest and I didn't want her bullying them out of their toys. She can be sneaky! She quickly ran up to the green die, brought it over to the little girl holding the pill bottle, and switched toys with her. It happened so fast the little girl didn't even notice. What a funny and smart little girl she is.