Although Ella’s motor skill development doesn’t seem to be progressing one iota, we’ve discovered that she has the sweetest disposition. She almost never makes a nasty face yet she often gives expressions of sheer joy and happiness. Her toothless smile is really adorable. There are some places where she smiles almost invariably: on the changing table, in her bed (especially when she is somewhat tired and really wants to be there) and when there are lots of people around chatting. She seems to like the hum of conversation and sometimes squeeks and coos as if she’s trying to join in.
The funniest thing lately is that she laughs at sneezes. When any of us sneeze close by her, she takes a second, thinks about it and then breaks into a great big smile accompanied by a laugh. Her laughs are these tiny little grunt-type giggles. Then it’s really funny. So we’ve been trying to get her to laugh that way. Up to a few days ago she seemed to be able to pick out the real sneezes from the fake ones, but lately we have been able to stump her.