Shake it like a Polaroid picture...

One of Babykins' favorite games when we travel is pulling all of the clothes out of the suitcases that we've just finished packing.  Last weekend, in an effort to keep Babykins entertained and our bags packed, Hubbykins flipped through the TV channels looking for some music.  It was 8 am on a Saturday, and there weren't a lot of choices, so Babykins ended up watching "The Week's Top Dance Hits" on MTV (I know, I know - MTV - judge us if you must).

As Babykins sat on the sofa, she started to bop along to the music.  Her typical dancing style involves bobbing her head up and down, followed by swinging her arms back and forth, and culminating in a full body wiggle.  After a few music videos, however, we looked over to see Babykins with both hands in the air above her head, bouncing up and down in a perfect imitation of the hip hop dancers.  After laughing for a minute, Hubbykins and I paused, looked at each other, and immediately reached for the remote.

Seeing Babykins wave her arms in the air like she just don't care is cute, but it seemed prudent to change the channel before she started suggestively wiggling her diaper.

Days later, I was sitting on the floor singing "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" when Babykins suddenly threw both hands up above her head and started bouncing.  It seems the new dance move has stuck.  All I can say is, "Whoop, whoop!"

Footloose Female Lead Just Cast...

And "Ariel" will now be played by Babykins!  This exciting announcement came just this morning after producers of the teen dance movie saw Babykins shakin' her diaper to the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel."  Producers were especially taken with Babykins' unique style of dancing...the jerky head bob, swiveling hips, and bouncing knees all combine to dramatically represent the spirit of a small town preacher's daughter with dreams of breaking free.

When asked how she developed this new dance style, Babykins humbly replied that she was just "shakin' what her mama gave her."

With the movie set to release next year, Babykins has begun a rigorous practice schedule, often waking up at 6:30 AM to groove for an hour before breakfast, and practicing late into the night, long after her coaches have encouraged her to break for the evening.  With this kind of dedication, we can expect to see great things from this rising star.