Miss Musical!

So we went to a Mommy and Me Music Class today with our friends from Mommy Group and I am pretty sure Tula has never had so much fun! She really loved it. We sat in a circle and sang songs, one came on with a bunch of men's voice's singing the "horsey song" (da da dum da da dum da da dum dee dum.....) and all the babies sat on their Mama's knees and we bounced them. Tula thought it was hilarious, I don't know if she enjoyed watching all her friends flop around or being bounced herself more. The teacher had a box of little egg shakers and those were of course fun to eat and bang together, she LOVED the maraca (hers got broken at a playdate long ago and I am convinced after today she has been missing it ever since) and the best part was when the teacher brought out a big box of kitchen stuff, pots and pans and lids and spoons and utensils to bang them with. It was pretty much a baby jackpot and it was cute to see them crawl in there and pick their toys out. That is a big new thing with Tula, I find it so cute to see her make her own little "choices". Instead of giving her a mango stick, I put the bowl in front of her and say, "Which one do you want?" And for some reason, although they all look the same to me, she inspects the bowl a little and then seems to make a little decision, based on what, I have no idea. It is really adorable. So is her picking out toys from her toy box and kitchen gadgets from the teachers pile, it all is a constant reminder to me that she is growing and developing every day, at a WAY faster rate than I would or could have ever imagined.

On the growing an developing note....we have a top tooth! And it came so easy I would have never ever known it was about to make an appearance except for the fact I could see the white trying to press through the last few days. Finally, two days ago I felt it cut through, and today I can already see a thin little white line when she smiles. Not even close to being "picture visible", but my mommyvision could spot that thing from a mile away! The second one is trying to come through and RIGHT there, it is not being near as kind to my baby girl and she had a bit of a sucky evening and bedtime she was not her usual self. I think this one is actually causing her lots of pain, poor thing. So I am hoping and praying we wake up tomorrow with the second one through and his teething business behind us again for a little while.

Anyways, it was a fun day. Music class was definitely a highlight, and although I can't see it being a part of our regular schedule for awhile, it was a treat to see my kid having so much fun. Daddy was home all day from work and Grandpa and Grandma came over for the afternoon and dinner. Grandpa left for Detroit for a few days so we have Grandma staying with us. Yay to a sleep in day for Mommy! Well needed after this new great idea Tula has had that 6 am is the "cool" time to wake up in the morning. Sheesh......