Miss Independent

Reina has a prematurely over developed sense of self. She's never been much of a cuddler, unless sick. She has definitely made her preferences known to "do it herself" when it comes to eating, or choosing not to eat, solid foods. She is an explorer and not afraid of anyone. The other day at the park with friends Ann and Brayden, Reina continued to do her own thing, including crawling about a mile away to check out the fall leaves on the ground, not once looking back for reassurance. This does not bode well for the teenage years...

Stop squeezing me Mom, I've got to keep moving!

See ya later, suckers

Reina and Brady: she's mad because she wanted to drive the dragon.

Reina's cousins will soon be arriving for Thanksgiving and her independent streak will be put to the test. Elizabeth and Ava can walk and Milo can apparently flatten her with his bulk. Asserting her uniqueness will need to come in handy because judging from their encounters without her, I think it might be a survival of the fittest weekend!