If it wasn’t embarrassing enough for mommy to loom over me as I struggled in the costume, she had to invite her friend over. Could they not tell by my sudden burst of crying that I was not comfortable? Could they not understand that I would much rather be in my playpen, shaking my rattle continuously. I lifted my head and managed to peek some of it out of the green hood. The summer breeze felt good on my head as I took a break. Having short arms is not useful when trying to wriggle free of a body suit. My breathing was beginning to become heavy. My fruitless attempts seemed like a complete waste of time until daddy came running up in front of me. He seemed angry at what mommy was doing as he unzipped the green suit and pried it off me. Freedom at last! The suddenly cold wind began to refresh my sweaty body before daddy grabbed me in his arms and placed my head lightly on his shoulder. My eyelids became heavy as his rhythmic steps lulled me into a deep sleep. That was definitely enough exercise for one day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Can't she understand? 15-19
With this piece I am trying to illustrate that sometimes what may be adorable to you may not be a mutual feeling with a baby.
I sat there in the ridiculous costume, wondering why mommy was standing over me with an enormous smile spread across her face. I hated peas, and mommy knew that. It was like she was mocking me by dressing me up as one and endlessly taking pictures. Not only was the costume ridiculous, it also lacked any sort of ventilation. I was practically sweating off all of the mashed potatoes I had eaten for lunch. That was when I decided to take drastic measures. My mission: to somehow get myself out of the vegetable. Wiggling and squirming seemed to make no difference as mommy began to laugh uncontrollably. She pressed the button on the picture-taker which made a bright flash. I was left stunned by the light before attempting my escape again.
If it wasn’t embarrassing enough for mommy to loom over me as I struggled in the costume, she had to invite her friend over. Could they not tell by my sudden burst of crying that I was not comfortable? Could they not understand that I would much rather be in my playpen, shaking my rattle continuously. I lifted my head and managed to peek some of it out of the green hood. The summer breeze felt good on my head as I took a break. Having short arms is not useful when trying to wriggle free of a body suit. My breathing was beginning to become heavy. My fruitless attempts seemed like a complete waste of time until daddy came running up in front of me. He seemed angry at what mommy was doing as he unzipped the green suit and pried it off me. Freedom at last! The suddenly cold wind began to refresh my sweaty body before daddy grabbed me in his arms and placed my head lightly on his shoulder. My eyelids became heavy as his rhythmic steps lulled me into a deep sleep. That was definitely enough exercise for one day.
If it wasn’t embarrassing enough for mommy to loom over me as I struggled in the costume, she had to invite her friend over. Could they not tell by my sudden burst of crying that I was not comfortable? Could they not understand that I would much rather be in my playpen, shaking my rattle continuously. I lifted my head and managed to peek some of it out of the green hood. The summer breeze felt good on my head as I took a break. Having short arms is not useful when trying to wriggle free of a body suit. My breathing was beginning to become heavy. My fruitless attempts seemed like a complete waste of time until daddy came running up in front of me. He seemed angry at what mommy was doing as he unzipped the green suit and pried it off me. Freedom at last! The suddenly cold wind began to refresh my sweaty body before daddy grabbed me in his arms and placed my head lightly on his shoulder. My eyelids became heavy as his rhythmic steps lulled me into a deep sleep. That was definitely enough exercise for one day.
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