Introducing...the Incredible "Baby" Hulk

Don't be fooled--Behind those big eyes and sweet smile lurks a fierce little growly hulk. I first witnessed Miss Lucy's alter-ego this morning while getting her ready for school. As I attempted to unzip her snuggly little pajamas, she immediately let out a loud (and might I mention, high-pitched) grunt. "I'm sorry Luce," I said, looking at the furrowed brows and big eyes scowling at me. She responded with another, "Nnghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh." This time, it was even louder. That's odd, I thought. I'd never heard our little sweetie do that before. Perhaps she's just sleepy. Not being a morning person, I can definitely relate to AM crankiness.


However, tonight at dinner, the baby hulk returned. Before our food arrived, she was her usual bubbly self. Playing and gobbling up her apple bites and yogurt, Lucy seemed happy enough. It wasn't until I offered her some of my baked potato that things took a turn. Thinking that she was finished with her potato, I made the mistake of moving her plate away.


"Nnnnngghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh," she grunted, scowling at me, little fists shaking. Jamie and I looked at each other and laughed nervously. "Ok there, little hulk," Jamie said as I gave her more of my baked potato.


We've sinced joked about our little Lucy "the hulk" Copeland, though I think both of us are a a tad bit nervous. "The temper comes from your side babe," I told Jamie as we drove home. "That's a Copeland for ya..." :-)