We were sitting here watching tv, and Brenna bent forward on her head like she always does, to look between her legs behind her, but then did a PERFECT somersault forward without flopping to the side or anything. It was beautiful!!! I got so excited and started to clap, so now she is trying to do it again. I have no idea at what age kids can do somersaults but I am very impressed! Yes, I am a proud mama!

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 05:08 p.m.

Around Christmas we attached a pretty sturdy gate across the bottom of our staircase out in the living room. Well, today I was in the kitchen while Brenna was in her playroom, all of a sudden I hear extreme giggling and little footsteps UPSTAIRS. I thought "no way" but when I went over to check, sure as heck there she was up there looking down at me with a mischievous grin looking so satisfied with herself. SIGH. I distinctly remember closing and latching the gate a few minutes before so I know I didn't forget to close it. She must have done it herself. Will this ever end?? Just when I think we've devised a way to get peace of mind, she figures out ways around it. What do you do when baby gates no longer work? I guess I am just not ready to give Brenna full run of the house, I mean, she doesn't know how to get down the stairs very well......the rest of the house isn't totally babyproof (ie. cat litter box, etc).

Tuesday, January 23, 2001 02:58 p.m.

Tooth #8 is poking up through the gums today. For the longest time Brenna only had three bottom middle teeth, yet all four top teeth. I thought it looked sort of strange and off-balance. Now she'll have a full set of 8 front teeth. :-) I wonder when the molars will start coming in. No signs yet so far.

Monday, January 15, 2001 01:51 p.m.

I ordered this adorable dinnerware set from Pottery Barn Kids. It's her first set of dishware! Yay! (Now if she would only follow the advice written on the plate....)