Tuesday, May 30, 2006

I'll tumble 4 ya

7 comments:

Barritt and Annabelle said...

While I admit that I had seen a spoiler of this clip, I must again make clear how proud we are of you, young Maddie. 'We' being the Grand Masonic Lodge of Babies Who Know How to Turn Over (GMLBWKHTO), who are always on the lookout for more precocious Little People to join our ranks.

Our secret meetings convene at 10 pm on the night of the full moon, under the slide at your nearest playground. We have made arrangements for your transportation. Paloma knows how to get there. You will find her saddled and with formula rations at 9:45.

Our secret sign is sticking your finger in another person's mouth. You have already seen this sign once. You will be expected to identify yourself thusly.

Until then, I remain,

Secretly yours,

Barritt

Anonymous said...

How do you do it? Man, I feel so retarded. I think I will just blame my parents for not giving me enough tummy time.

Madeleine Hays said...

Hi Miriam,

It helps if you can get your parents to ignore the advice of the entire pediatric establishment and imperil your life by letting you sleep on your stomach... like mine do. You get a lot more practice that way.

--Maddie

Anonymous said...

Okay, sweetheart, it is time to tell Gram the truth about that night three weeks ago when she found you on your back and tried to convince Mommy and Daddy of same. They thought Gram was having a senior moment or maybe sleepwalking cum dream state. But you've been practicing for awhile, haven't you? This is important: Gram's rep is at stake here!

Madeleine Hays said...

Dear Gram,

Yes, that evening was... unfortunate. I was practicing then, but not yet ready to reveal my talent. Still, I decided to spare your life, because I knew no one would believe you anyway. Plus you're very nice and you bring me warm bottles in the middle of the night.

You can see how much artistry goes into this -- how I size up my landing at the 11-second mark of the clip; or the graceful spread of my arms upon completion... I hope you understand now why I could only look at you blankly when you claimed to have seen me earlier.

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