The thing Segovia likes most is music and this just seems to get stronger. She asks for it first thing in the morning by shaking her arm (her signature dance move) and saying "uh, uh". When I put it on she gets a huge smile and dances. She likes the music to be loud, alegre, and seems to prefer latin rhythms, especially cuban salsa. Right now her favorite song is Luz del Ritmo by los Fabulosos Cadillacs. You can listen to it here. Be sure to listen to it loud.

sego and dona chilo

sego has allergies.

So, we had another baby party, and it appears that my suspicions about Sego having a devious streak might be valid. One of the other babies, Charlie, was playing with Sego's ball popper. Sego apparently wanted it back so she went WWF on him. Hooking one hand in his mouth and the other around his chest, she slammed him to the ground. Poor Charlie screamed bloody murder, and his mother had to cluck and coo until he calmed down. Sego, meanwhile, looked tickled with her handiwork. She looked downright pleased. While I wish I could blame this entirely on her father (who is undoubtedly devious), I know I have my evil side too.

Other news from the baby conference: After consulting the other moms, it seems Sego's fascination with music seems to be peculiar to her. She LOVES music. Any time she hears it she does an adorable little sego dance. Since she was a tiny baby, like 6 weeks, when I would nurse her with music on, she would stop nursing any time the song stopped and wait to see what the next song was. Now when the music stops she protests loudly until I put it back on. She asks for music by looking in the direction of the speakers and saying "uh, uh". The other moms all witnessed this behavior and said that their babies have not expressed any particular interest in music. The conclusion I keep coming back to is that Sego is the cutest, greatest, smartest, best baby in the universe.

say cheese!

This is Sego's new camera face. Whenever I get out the camera this is her version of a smile. I have about 50 pictures of her doing this face.

I love my cutie cutes!

sego does fishy lips

dinner time

Taro root and carrots, yum!

sushi!

sego turns 8 months today!

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Segovia woke me up this morning by sucking on my big toe.

sego and her doll reunited 2

Sego and her doll reunited

Segovia has a doll that she just adores. One of her aunts on her dad's side gave it to her. I can't remember which aunt. When she plays with her, she touches her face with carino and hugs her and sings to her. I had packed her away for a few weeks in Segovia's beach bag, forgetting all about her. When we got to the beach on Saturday, I pulled her out and tossed her to Sego and she went nuts. It was like she was being reunited with her twin after 20 years. She hugged her, babbled with her, kicked her feet in the air, and slept with the doll (I guess she needs a name now that she is a part of the family) on her chest. She toted the doll around all weekend. It is funny how she took a liking to this one toy in particular. Maybe because it is her only toy with a human-like face. Fortunately she seems to like real humans more, but this toy is a human she can carry and cuddle. The way she talks to it is different than how she talks to me or her nanny. She seems to narrate long stories, uninterrupted. Maybe I should let her talk more while I listen. I have pictures of Sego reunited with her doll (any name suggestions?) but at the moment I can't upload them.

Segovia has one of those walker things and just this week she learned how to use it. She used to only be able to scoot a few inches backwards, but now she is a pro. I've set up obstacle courses with the living room furniture, her playpen, the fan, water bottles, and she steers through. When I call her from across the room, she comes racing over, overjoyed with her new driving skills. And she follows me, always wondering what I am up to. One thing is certain: it is definitely time to baby proof the house.

sego and papa nov 2008

sego and papa

Sego gets her "specialness" from her dad.

super cutie cutes

This is an oldie but goodie. Her expression is adorable.

Segovia had her "baby play date" yesterday. The moms talk about their babies´achievements while their babies roll around in a pile of toys on the floor. Segovia loves it. She likes to try out the new toys and watch the other babies. It is the only time she prefers not to be held. For me it is interesting to hear how the other babies are developing. I also study Segovia and the other babies to see where she is the same and where she is different. Segovia is the second oldest in the group but is the only one who isn´t crawling. She does adorable little flippy roles, which seem to work perfectly well for her. In the meantime, Sego has been developing her mental powers. She started saying "mama" at 6 and a half months, something the 10 month old just picked up. She seems more introverted than the other babies; she observes and listens more than she interacts. Many people have commented on how she seems to sense when you are talking about her, even when you don´t say her name. Also, if anyone in the room laughs, she laughs along heartily. Two other things she does that the others don´t do--she dances, and she gives kisses. She is also about a hundred times sweeter and cuter than any other baby on the planet. I had some observations about the moms too. Maybe I´ll tell you about them sometime. Right now, I´m late for school. Peace out from me and Segovia.

some pics

Some things about Segovia

• She loves to dance. Even when she notices the music in the grocery store she flaps her arms and kicks her feet.
• Her favorite foods are bananas, ayote, mangos, and grapefruit juice.
• She is fascinated by her dogs.
• She has always loved to watch the trees blow in the wind.
  
• She likes to pick leaves and flowers.
• She is an evil genius. Already at 8 months she seems to take obvious pleasure in doing things that are bad.
  
• She says mama when she is sad.
• She loves to look at and chew on books.
• When I say where are your toes she grabs her toes.
• She has a high-pitched, chirpy little song that she likes to sing when she plays.
  
• She LOVES to take a bath.
• She HATES wearing clothes.
• She loves playing in the sand.
• She is already very stubborn and seems to like to fight.
• She gives kisses when she feels like it.
  
• She is the cutest.