Fear Factor, Here She Comes!

Lately I've really noticed Sophia's personality blossoming. Several people have commented on the mischievous sparkle in her eyes. She seems to be pretty fearless and definitely very physical. We went to the park the other day and she was having a great time going down the slide face first. She climbed the stairs and slid down the slide about 20 times. Yesterday I took both girls swimming for the first time by myself. I was reminded of why, in the past, I didn't think this was a good idea. Sophia was everywhere! She didn't care if the water was up to her nostrils, she wanted to keep going. She went completely under twice. Several people commented on what a handful she is to watch. She even went up to a stranger lying in the water and patted his behind. It was pretty embarrassing. At the same time, it seems like kids of all ages gravitate towards her. I've seen this at Parents' Day Out, and the child care staff at the rec center tell me this, too. I think it might be because she makes everything look like so much fun. She always has a huge grin on her face, and often just burst out laughing. I'll be very curious to see her as a teenager. I think she will continue to keep Yale and I on our toes!