Playtime

Another big deal is toys.  Bean is becoming ever more aware of toys.  Our neighbor gave us this awesome spinning rattle toy that is anchored with suction.  Her baby was not interested.  Bean loves it.  Before this toy, she would "play" with things by doing her best to find a place where she could grip it and then bring it to her mouth, at which point she would slobber on it until she found a place small enough to chew, then chewing madly until her grip failed (ok, so she still does this with everything else).  Perhaps that is all she would do with this contraption if she could get it to her mouth.  Probably.  Still, she can't, so it at least appears as if she is finally playing for the sake of play.  It's a delight.

And here she is, leaning back so I can get a good shot of her sweet new gear:

Conclusion: It's vital to make time in every day to play.