The toddler has arrived...

It's official, Bea is no longer a compliant baby, willing to follow our every lead. Ahh, the good times. She is now exerting her independence and has taken to saying, "no, no" while walking backwards when she is beckoned. Ian and I just realized that she employs 'distraction tactics' when she doesn't want do something. Here's what it looks like: Mommy: Bea, put the crayon back on the table. Bea: ba-ba-ba, e-i-e-i-o (does a little dance move - stomps foot and spins in a circle, smiling broadly). I'm also impressed with the wiggle-slither move she uses to get out of a hold. We have to fly cross-country on Sunday...wish us (and our fellow passengers) luck!