Penny's First Tooth

Beautiful little Penny monster has just gotten her first tooth on Friday 1 January 2010. A tiny little lump with a small ulcer making the way. We're camping at Goulang Canoe Centre in our camper van with the best set up. Poor little thing has been crying and getting upset for periods of time. Little bit of Bonjella and baby Panadol just doesn't seem to cut it though. I've also made the switch to full-time bottle feeding on formula. It's a whole new world picking which powdered milk should replace something so natural.

I feel so disappointed. As though I have let my little girl down and that the special bond between us is no longer there. Apparently i'm just being silly but it breaks my heart nontheless. But as far as development goes, Penny is so impressive! Last night at the pub she was pulling herself along the table (technically crawling according to her daddy) and impressing the pants off her audience. She is bigger than her little cousins, who all have strengths in their own areas. Finlay (born 5 days before Penny) is an excellent stander and can pull herself up really well so we'll have to work on Penny's arm and leg strength. We are so blessed to have a large, healthy and happy family to enjoy life with. What a great start to the new year!