Spud was physically attached to his Mom for 9 months, so it makes sense that he might have some trouble going solo and hanging out on his own. As previously reported, he recently began to enjoy being in the bouncy chair and swing, and has started to feel OK about being by himself and not being held constantly. We have made some tremendous headway in the battle of wills regarding his occupancy of the crib in recent days. He has spent some quality (i.e. not crying) time in the cradle in the kitchen and the crib in the bedroom. We have theorized that he can see much better now, and he seems to know that sounds and sights go together, and he has figured out that even though we aren't holding him, he can hear and see that we are still close by and he feels safer. Reluctant and slightly trepidacious steps into the great big universe. Eight hours of sleep in the crib will surely follow, right?
Speaking of the universe, I've added Spud's name to the digital list that will travel to Mars on the next rover, now nicknamed 'Curiosity', and due to be launched in 2011. You can send your name too! It's almost like going there yourself, sorta.
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/participate/sendyourname/
Johnny he is so adorable. Glad he's starting to be able to get over some of his separation anxiety. Before you know it he'll want the car keys and for you guys to just "disappear." He'll want "annonymous parents."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link on the Mars rover thing. I just added mine and the girls' names to the list to send to Mars! I thought about making a few, too, but ultimately decided against it.
ReplyDeleteDanny: do not send "Dick" Cheney's name to Mars. Although, Mars IS the god of war....
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