Friday, December 16 (day 169/365)

Phoebe has always had what you might call a big personality.  A lot of the time this makes her very fun to be around.  She is confident, funny, adventurous and expressive.   However, she also knows exactly what she wants.  And if you don't give it to her she will get very angry.  Phoebe can throw one heck of a temper tantrum.  Of course, she does have a lot to be upset about - we are really mean parents.  We are always making her wear pants, and wipe her nose and do all kinds of tantrum-worthy things.  While she is usually genuinely upset, there is a fair amount of theatrical flair involved in a lot of tantrums.  Sometimes after her bath, Phoebe will practice her angry faces in the mirror.  Here you can see what happens when the baby is asked to wear socks.  THE TRAGEDY!!!

Not socks.  If you make me wear socks, my little baby life will not be worth living.

Hey!  Are you watching??!!! 

Just when I think it can't get any worse you are going to put on my shoes!?!?!?!  What kind of MONSTER are you?!?!?!

Don't look at me!!!! I have on SOCKS ... and SHOES ... it's HORRIBLE!!!!!

It is so hard to be the baby.  So.  Hard.