In this case, Marley and I were playing a lively game of chase. He was laughing hysterically as he tried to "run" away from me. In the first video attempt, he sees the camera right away. The second time I got smart and started recording when his back was to me. But, I think he sensed something was amiss and turned to investigate. In the last video see a bit more action, mainly from behind. Perhaps this is the only way you'll be seeing Mars from now on. Good thing his little tushy is so cute!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Just Act Natural
Boy. Not only am I getting lazy with posting on the blog, I'm also getting lazy with taking pictures. These videos, taken last Sunday, were the most recent things I could come up with. Not to make excuses for myself, but part of the problem (as you will see) is that Mars is very interested in the camera. What usually ends up happening is that he is doing something incredibly cute, I run to get the camera, he sees me with the camera, stops what's he's doing, and comes over to have a closer look.
In this case, Marley and I were playing a lively game of chase. He was laughing hysterically as he tried to "run" away from me. In the first video attempt, he sees the camera right away. The second time I got smart and started recording when his back was to me. But, I think he sensed something was amiss and turned to investigate. In the last video see a bit more action, mainly from behind. Perhaps this is the only way you'll be seeing Mars from now on. Good thing his little tushy is so cute!
In this case, Marley and I were playing a lively game of chase. He was laughing hysterically as he tried to "run" away from me. In the first video attempt, he sees the camera right away. The second time I got smart and started recording when his back was to me. But, I think he sensed something was amiss and turned to investigate. In the last video see a bit more action, mainly from behind. Perhaps this is the only way you'll be seeing Mars from now on. Good thing his little tushy is so cute!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Two Weeks Later: Walking Update
I can't believe Marley has only been walking for a couple of weeks! While there's still a great deal of falling down (he currently has a black and blue knot on his forehead from a run in with the coffee table) we've also seen some definite improvements. The weather today was perfect for playing at the park. This is Marley's second playground of the day. Walking is fun!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
It's official!
Well, it's not yet the preferred mode of transport (as witnessed by the second video), and it doesn't happen across large (> 3 feet) distances. It's still pretty shaky with lots of falling down, BUT it's official: MARLEY'S WALKING!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Without You
Without You by Sarah Weeks is the touching tale of a baby emperor penguin who huddles in the cold with his father waiting for his mother to return from sea. I ordered it, along with several other books, from Scholastic this month (you know it's becoming a problem when I buy more books than my students do...altogether).
I flipped through the book during my planning time when the order arrived at school the other day, and found myself sobbing uncontrollably by the end. Throughout the book the following refrain is repeated:
Where would I be,
What would I do,
Who in the world would see me through?
Where would I be,
What would I do,
Without you?
This part, in particular, really got me:
I know that she's somewhere out there without us.
But I've got to believe she's thinking about us.
She'll come back to you and me soon,
You'll see...
*sniff*
Of course when I shared the book with Jeff, tears welling up in my eyes, he replied, "Jeez, it's not like you're out there being chased by whales or anything."
Thanks, Dear.
I flipped through the book during my planning time when the order arrived at school the other day, and found myself sobbing uncontrollably by the end. Throughout the book the following refrain is repeated:
Where would I be,
What would I do,
Who in the world would see me through?
Where would I be,
What would I do,
Without you?
This part, in particular, really got me:
I know that she's somewhere out there without us.
But I've got to believe she's thinking about us.
She'll come back to you and me soon,
You'll see...
*sniff*
Of course when I shared the book with Jeff, tears welling up in my eyes, he replied, "Jeez, it's not like you're out there being chased by whales or anything."
Thanks, Dear.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Rockaway Beach, OR
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Happy Birthday, Again!
Today Marley is 14 months old, which means that he is One Year adjusted. This won't mean much next year or any year after that. However, development-wise, it's important to think of preemies in terms of their adjusted ages until about age two, when development slows and a couple months age difference becomes negligible.
This is good for me to remember right now as I wait, rather impatiently, for Mars to take his first independent steps. The normal range for full-term babies to walk is 9-15 months, which still gives him plenty of time. He will be re-evaluated by his occupational therapist at the end of March. Hopefully he's walking by then because she'd like to evaluate his gait and make sure everything looks A-okay.
Mind you, I'm really not concerned with his development - I think he's doing great! And I am in no hurry for my baby to grow up, but there will be some major benefits to having a walker:
1. Playing at the park. The swings get really old after a while.
2. Less vacuuming/sweeping. When your child's face is mere inches from the floor for hours each day, he becomes really good at finding every hair, crumb, and speck imaginable.
3. Being able to set him down in public places. Okay, I know there are downsides to this one (think: chasing a runner through a crowded restaurant) but if you saw what he found on the floor of Prost! a few weeks back, you'd want him to walk too.
4. Being able to set him down outdoors. I know he would still get dirty playing outside, but at least he would be able to stay somewhat dry if he didn't have to crawl everywhere.
5. More ways to burn energy. I know crawling must burn lots of calories, but he has SO much energy lately that it just seems like he needs something more.
6. I will finally be able to say "Yes!" when everyone asks me if he's walking yet!
This is good for me to remember right now as I wait, rather impatiently, for Mars to take his first independent steps. The normal range for full-term babies to walk is 9-15 months, which still gives him plenty of time. He will be re-evaluated by his occupational therapist at the end of March. Hopefully he's walking by then because she'd like to evaluate his gait and make sure everything looks A-okay.
Mind you, I'm really not concerned with his development - I think he's doing great! And I am in no hurry for my baby to grow up, but there will be some major benefits to having a walker:
1. Playing at the park. The swings get really old after a while.
2. Less vacuuming/sweeping. When your child's face is mere inches from the floor for hours each day, he becomes really good at finding every hair, crumb, and speck imaginable.
3. Being able to set him down in public places. Okay, I know there are downsides to this one (think: chasing a runner through a crowded restaurant) but if you saw what he found on the floor of Prost! a few weeks back, you'd want him to walk too.
4. Being able to set him down outdoors. I know he would still get dirty playing outside, but at least he would be able to stay somewhat dry if he didn't have to crawl everywhere.
5. More ways to burn energy. I know crawling must burn lots of calories, but he has SO much energy lately that it just seems like he needs something more.
6. I will finally be able to say "Yes!" when everyone asks me if he's walking yet!
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