Laudy, Laudy-Hep me!!

So, Miss G. has a new thing. She likes to rub/grab her head while waking (comfort) or when completely overwhelmed (Hep me!). It is endearing, unsettling, and a completely familiar expression all at the same time. It's the same thing my boss does when I'm too honest in conference calls. Is it exasperation? Perhaps. A feeling of being overwhelmed? A lot more likely (the former is more likely the case with my boss, but I digress).

Sarah snapped the photo above at this week's play group. G. was feeling overwhelmed for sure. The other babes, being legitimate 6 month olds (or in Angus' case, as big and developed as a 6 month old) are more mobile, much more vocal (and much louder), and grabby. Francie is a hell raiser and singlehandedly made Angus and Gillian cry, all the while completely oblivious. I think they aren't big fans of having someone else stuff her hand in their mouths and pull (although it was seriously fun to watch her antics), and to be sure Francie was just looking for some action (no ill intent on her part). So, in a moment of utter despair, at one point, surrounded by squealing, excited, death-monkey sounds, Gillian put her hands over her head and held on tight in full on meltdown mode. Pobrecita. Too much going on for our quiet, introspective girl. But she was a good sport all the same, and bounced back after an especially lovely Booby sandwich.