Alright, to anyone who's first child is a climber, runner, button pusher etc., Miles is pretty typical. To someone who's first child never climbed, jumped, or had a one-track mind for trouble, Miles is pretty busy. For example, Grace had a wooden table and 2 chairs in her room until about 18 months. It had a little tea set on it, and once and a while she would move a plate. We had that table in the living room here. Miles was on the chairs by nine months and it has been in the basement for about 3 or 4 months now, since he would not stay off the top of the table. Our computer was in the dining room when Grace was little and once in a while she touched the cords. Until we gated off the computer room, and even still if he's in there, Miles will pull the mouse off the desk to chew on, pull the keyboard down, and repeatedly open and close the CD drive as fast as he can until you get to him. Those are only a few examples of the differences between Miles and Grace, and perhaps a boy and a girl. The "scooter stool" is his latest invention. He gets frustrated very easily, which leads to many fits and meltdowns throughout the day. Grace just looked at you and signed for "help". Amazingly, children can be so ridiculously different, yet we see so many similarities in them. Somehow you love them both the same!!!Monday, November 10, 2008
Trouble in a Small Package
Alright, to anyone who's first child is a climber, runner, button pusher etc., Miles is pretty typical. To someone who's first child never climbed, jumped, or had a one-track mind for trouble, Miles is pretty busy. For example, Grace had a wooden table and 2 chairs in her room until about 18 months. It had a little tea set on it, and once and a while she would move a plate. We had that table in the living room here. Miles was on the chairs by nine months and it has been in the basement for about 3 or 4 months now, since he would not stay off the top of the table. Our computer was in the dining room when Grace was little and once in a while she touched the cords. Until we gated off the computer room, and even still if he's in there, Miles will pull the mouse off the desk to chew on, pull the keyboard down, and repeatedly open and close the CD drive as fast as he can until you get to him. Those are only a few examples of the differences between Miles and Grace, and perhaps a boy and a girl. The "scooter stool" is his latest invention. He gets frustrated very easily, which leads to many fits and meltdowns throughout the day. Grace just looked at you and signed for "help". Amazingly, children can be so ridiculously different, yet we see so many similarities in them. Somehow you love them both the same!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
This is November?
Well, we enjoyed it to the end! This was on Monday, when we spent over two hours at the park with friends. I think it hit 74 and was beautiful! Miles is finally at the stage where the park is fun again. All summer long it was tedious since all he did was eat wood chips if you put him on the ground, so he was carried the entire time. Thank goodness for the Hotsling! We were there again yesterday afternoon, enjoying the likely end of nice weather. We walked there as usual and savored the short sleeved shirts! Today, however, is full of rain, wind, coats and hats. Winter here we come. At least there are playgroups, the library, and friends houses for entertainment. Cabin fever comes early when you stay home with little critters!
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