Monday morning with Sierra

For the last few days with Sierra, I have felt like a short-order cook. Why? Well, Sierra has learned how to roll over. She does it constantly. She absolutely loves it; smiling and cooing every time. However, there is a bit of a problem. She hasn't figured out how to flip from her stomach over to her back. Once on her stomach, she quickly becomes agitated and then cries because she wants to rotate over to her back. So I come in for the rescue and flip her back over. She smiles, she kicks. Just all out excitement. Before I can get back to hot morning coffee (now becoming quite cool), I hear a rustle on her play mat and she is back on her stomach. About a minute later, she's agitated. I come in for the rescue, flip her back over. She rewards me with her trademark smile, complete with the dimple in her right cheek. And two minutes later? You guessed it ...

Luckily, I have found a wonderful remedy. On Animal Planet from 8-9 a.m., there is a show called Sunrise Earth. It is show with no narration, just sounds of water, birds chirping, fish splashing. The scenery is beautiful. Bright orange skies with big, billowy clouds. Fish and birds of all shapes and colors. It's really quite breathtaking. It is now 8:42 and Sierra hasn't taken her eyes away from the sights and sounds. She is quietly watching while playing with her stuffed parrot and zebra dolls.

I know, I know, TV is "bad." But when you've been flipping babies for an hour, it sure is a nice respite. Plus, I love the sound of a rushing river ... this show is great. Little Sierra and I will go for a few long walks later today and see the ocean or the park at the top of Signal Hill, but I just needed to get my coffee in first. I may write Animal Planet a letter of thanks!