Monkey Trainer $92

Whenever I want Bellerina to show off something new that she's learned in front of a group of people she clams up and gives me the "I am not a trained monkey" look of disdain.

Today, she performed quite nicely for her Mema and Neno on video conference.

Not only did she say several new words, but she pulled out the phrase "Watch for rain".

I am a proud trainer.

Is there something wrong with comparing my lovely Bellerina to a trained chimp? Yes.

But sometimes doesn't it feel like that when you just want them to show off for a minute?