For the past few months, Nick has been shaking his head "no." He wags his head from side to side when you ask him a question, or make eye contact, or shake your head at him in any direction. Even if you shake your head up and down ("Yes, Nicholas, yes...") he still shakes his head solemnly from side to side. We think that he thinks he's imitating us, but doesn't realize he's doing something different.
It's super cute. Until I think about toddler-Nick being old enough to actually say no.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Daycare
We made the decision to start baby Nick in daycare, which began this week. Even though I don't yet have a job outside the house, we thought it would be best to get him used to being in a daycare during the days so that I can hopefully start a law job soon. Also, now that he is more mobile, it is harder for me to even do my "work from home" work during the day. Anyway, it was a good idea for a number of reasons.
He has successfully survived three days of daycare - the first day I sent him for three hours, then four, and yesterday he was there for five days. He seems to be OK - of course, he cries when I leave, but he seems happy when I come back again at the end of the day. The first day, he came back home and was SO tired! He slept for several hours that day, lying on the floor of the play room.
I also think it is good for him to have the experience of playing with other kids his age. With the exception of his friend Ella, baby Nick doesn't have many other little ones to play with on a regular basis. Daycare will afford him the opportunity to learn how to share and play and handle other little ones who also have teeth and poky fingers and kicky legs.
He has successfully survived three days of daycare - the first day I sent him for three hours, then four, and yesterday he was there for five days. He seems to be OK - of course, he cries when I leave, but he seems happy when I come back again at the end of the day. The first day, he came back home and was SO tired! He slept for several hours that day, lying on the floor of the play room.
I also think it is good for him to have the experience of playing with other kids his age. With the exception of his friend Ella, baby Nick doesn't have many other little ones to play with on a regular basis. Daycare will afford him the opportunity to learn how to share and play and handle other little ones who also have teeth and poky fingers and kicky legs.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
TEETH
New developments in Baby Nick's life include the arrival of teeth. The two bottom teeth, which broke through the gums last month, are now both poking out and are about halfway grown in. Nick enjoys using his new teeth to experience the world, which unfortunately includes fingers and noses in addition to toys and food. We are working on encouraging Nick not to bite us.
The advent of teeth has encouraged the introduction of a wealth of new foods, including meats and pastas. Nick seems to enjoy everything we feed him with the exception of bananas. Peaches remain an all-time favorite. He is also experimenting with finger foods, which is fun. He is able to grab little cereal puffs between thumb and forefinger, and successfully maneuvers them into his mouth. He also now can throw puffs to the ground when he is frustrated or finished eating. The dog appreciates this new habit.
The advent of teeth has encouraged the introduction of a wealth of new foods, including meats and pastas. Nick seems to enjoy everything we feed him with the exception of bananas. Peaches remain an all-time favorite. He is also experimenting with finger foods, which is fun. He is able to grab little cereal puffs between thumb and forefinger, and successfully maneuvers them into his mouth. He also now can throw puffs to the ground when he is frustrated or finished eating. The dog appreciates this new habit.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)