How could I forget?
1. Clapping: no feat is too small or insignificant. Clapping is always appropriate. This adorable little trick is most often seen when she is standing unassisted. You know, because when you are wobbling around, the best thing to do is wave your chubby arms around (did you SEE the picture with the elbow dimple? Gah. The cute.). Often clapping is accompanied by a high pitched "AaaaaaaA" sound that is the same pitch and length of my own "Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!"
What really just kills me is when she will stand up, let go of everything, clap her hands and "ayyyyyyy" for just a few beats. Then she stops and looks at everyone in the room individually. The meaning is crystal clear. Clap for me, people. Clap now. And when you do? She erupts into giggles.
For the record, I still believe I am totally in charge of my children.
2. Woof. Our babysitter has two dogs. They are sweet girls and they spend most of their time kenneled up when Gemma is around. They have to be kenneled up because Gemma HAS NO FEAR and will happily pull ears, poke eyes, probe noses, etc. Despite their kenneling, Gemma adores these dogs and will pull herself up on their cages in order to poke her fingers through. This is more than one of the dogs can take (sticky, Cheerio covered, runny nosed, adorable baby out of lick range) and she will give one "woof" in order to lodge her complaint. Gemma is surprised and jumps out of her skin every time it happens. Which she finds hysterical. Being so scared you startle and jump? Absolutely the funniest thing ever. (except the first time. The first time she cried. Every time after that? She laughs and laughs and laughs).
Now, when it suits her*, she will give a "woof" followed by what can only be called a cackle. Because it is SO funny thinking about how hilarious it is to be scared.
* Which I'll tell you is NOT in the doctor office or when the early childhood education teacher are asking questions or for demonstration of skills.
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