Sitina's First Tooth and Other Notable Accomplishments

Mark Twain said, " Adam and Eve had many advantages but the principle one was escaping teething."  In the cutest little mouth on the lower right, a teeny, tiny jagged tooth is peaking through the gum line.  As a rule, S already uses her mouth to  inspect every little thing.  Now, she is less exploratory as she only puts things in her mouth that soothe.  My finger, a cracker, the dog's paw, the couch.  She isn't very particular as long as it makes her feel better.  Her definition of soothe differs a bit from mine.  I tried to get a photo but I may very well need a macro lens to capture this miniature piece of dentin and enamel with fully intact nerve vessels!  She is a trooper, though, biting and chewing all of her solid food.  I think I hear a quiet sigh of satisfaction and relief, however, when breakfast is a soft mushy oatmeal and applesauce blend.   I will try my best to capture it on film.

Other tidbits:

Sitina celebrated her Papa's birthday with the whole family.  Here she is with the whole group and with her cousin, Jack.  They adore each other.

She went to her first luncheon with the top secret FAAP cohort.  Mama's been a member with Aunties Della, Kimberly, Jen, Roxanne and Sandy for a few years now.  

She had her nine month doctor visit and got a stellar report!  Growing perfectly for her age, weight, height.  YAY!

She had to get blood work done and it was HORRIBLE!  Her veins were nowhere to be found and the phlebotomist just kept digging in her little arm.  Finally my mother (who went to be my support) and I (who was supposed to be S's support) looked at each other and said, STOP! No blood work today.  Or maybe ever.  We'll see...

She goes next week for a few hours of trial day care.  I have planned every minute while she is there so I don't cry the whole time.

My friend, Jane (below), is as smitten with S and S is with her.  Sitina just jumps out of her skin when she sees Jane.  It is too adorable.

The folks at school had a lovely meet and greet for her last week.  It was so nice and people continue to be entirely too generous.  Still writing thank you notes and grateful for the love and kindness she has received from so many.  Props to Brigid for making the cakes.

The painting we brought home from Addis Ababa is finally framed and hanging in our family room.  I love how it turned out.  My mother chose the perfect frame--she has quite the eye.

She posed in front of the Obama painting at the Portrait Museum in Washington, causing many a bulb to flash.  This little girl brings lots of attention wherever we go!