Hobbies

Orla likes:

- Hair. She especially likes to suck and pull on mine, but her own hair will do if mama hair is unavailable.
- The cat. Her eyes fill with delight, wonder and pleasure if the cat sashays past. Orla's body becomes tense - she quivers, her hands open and shut, and I can see her desire to grasp cat fur firmly within them. She shouts a greeting.
- Big brother/big sister. Orla is always happy to see their faces. She loves to watch Aidan rush past her as he speeds around the room. She particularly enjoys watching him run down the hallway and skid to a stop across the lounge floor on his knees. She coos to Isabelle, and loves to be in her room.
- Bread. Orla loves to mouth and suck on white bread. She will protest most vigorously if anyone eats this without offering her any.
- Rolling onto her tummy off the change mat and peeing on the floor. Then splashing around in it, wetting her clothing.
- Mobiles. Orla leans as far as she can out of her sling or her carer's arms for a better view of a mobile hanging from the ceiling (and of course, this includes interesting light fittings or any ceiling attachments).