Just a brief note regarding Monday 17th March, as this is the first day we can be sure that Jessica is able to smile with intent now and not just as a result of random facial movements! She’s been smiling pretty much every day of her life so far, so Ian and I weren’t sure at all how we would be able to tell whether she ‘meant’ it or not…
In the afternoon, I put her in the baby gym our friends Roger and Lesley-Anne have lent us and she seemed to really enjoy it! Whether the amusement was from all the bright colours and fun shapes or just the ability to make dangling soft toys swing when bashing them I couldn’t say. But she kicked her legs and waved her arms very energetically and seemed very pleased when she managed to hit the octopus or the little rainbow (well, probably mostly by accident, as I’m not even sure she’s aware those are HER arms and legs…) hanging above her. Her smile was broad and fantastically lovely, showing off the cute little dimple on her left cheek, and when I spoke to and smiled at her she smiled at me too and made little happy-sounding noises (not quite a laugh).
After about ten minutes the excitement seemed to get a bit too much for her and she started to grumble a bit, but it was great fun while it lasted! The photos I took when she moved came out too blurred, as it was a dull day and I didn’t want to fire off a bright flash in her face, but below are a few from when she was having a bit of a rest:
Gabriella