Watch Out Usain Bolt

Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the next great threat to Usain Bolt, the fastest person in the world - Miss Sophia Mathis. I tell you what, she is at least the fastest baby in the world. Try as I might, she is always one step ahead of me. She is always getting out in front of me and making messes faster than I can keep up with. if it isn't the dirty laundry in the hamper, it's the drawer of kitchen utinsels, or her toys, or her books, or grabbing the remote to the TV, or my cell phone. By the way, if any of you get a call from my cell phone and there is no one there, I apologize. That usually means that Sophia has gotten a hold of my cell phone, navigated it off the lock screen, and gone into the call log, then hit the picture of someone that she recognizes or wants to be new friends with. Once the phone starts to ring she usually discards the phone where ever she is and goes onto the next adventure.

The cats and dogs are also getting a workout from Sophia chasing them around and trying, somewhat successfully, to grab a handful of fur. They are starting to recognize her footstep patterns and move out of the way as soon as she starts heading their way. Dusty, our "googley eyed" cat is extremely patient with her and seems to like having her fur pulled gently. She will allow Sophis to catch up to her (it's a game she plays with Sophia) and let her pull one or two handfuls of fur. I, in the meantime, am chasing Sophia down to get her before the handful of fur ends up in her mouth. This is a daily ritual that occurs several times a day. The rest -of the cats and the dogs are not quite as patient.

Another thing that occupies some of Sophia's time is watching Sprout TV. She definately has shows she likes and others that don't interest her (yet). She loves the early morning show with Chica (a puppet that is a chicken) and a live person that works with Chica. I think her favorite is Shaun, who is the only male on the program. The other three are Liz, Danisha and Kelly. She likes Kelly a lot too. The saddest part of all this is that I know who all the people are and when her favorite shows are coming on. It is a routine that I have memorized whether I want to know it or not. Sometimes I feel like I am digressing and learning the things that she is learning. My personal favorite is Zaboomafu which is on in the afternoons. I personally have a disdain for Caillou (pronounced KI-ew). a new program began in the early evenings from Jim Hensen Studios called The Pajanimals. It is really cute. Okay, enough about my preschool education.

Back to the little terror. She has her favorite kitchen utinsels to pull out of the drawer. She loves wire whisks, plastic spoons, and wooden cutting boards. Don't worry, all the sharp stuff is put away and out of her reach or in a cupboard or drawer that is locked. Maybe I should find a cupboard to put the pets in so she stops harassing them, just kidding. I just want to convince the animals that they are, and were intended to be OUTSIDE pets. Well it is time for Sesame Street, one of our favorites, so I gotta run. Eat well, exercise and be happy. Talk to you again soon.