There’s a brain in there!
November 11th, 2006 by amylherzog
Ah, fall.
That special time of year when a boy’s mind turns to one thing: puppies.
Just kidding. One of my favorite things about Jacob as a toddler is that he has such a wide range of expression with us, now. When he was very little, it was basically crying. Then crying and smiling/laughing. Now, it’s a whole different world.
He signs bye-bye, more, food, milk/nursing, nap, diaper change, all done, pain, tickle, up, down, and he even made up a sign for music. He claps his hands, and points at what he wants, and is starting to try out verbal language. (The ever-popular “no”, bye-bye, what’s that?, mine, and his name/tickle/maybe both.) His ability to communicate goes a long way toward heading off the frustration I’ve read about other parents experiencing at this stage.
(Which is not to say there’s no frustration, of course. It’s just more rare than I’ve read about.)
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Jacob’s canine teeth are on the move. These are by far (by far) the worst yet. We’ve been getting a ton of the “pain” sign, and a few days ago he actually got a bamboo crochet hook out of my knitting bag and started attacking his gums with it. All you seasoned parents out there, this is it until the two year molars, right? Right?
Such great pictures!
And I was inspired by your post to order some signing materials for our family. :)
Hey! My word…Jacob is a little boy now, and reminding me more and more of a young Jonathan. Can’t wait to see you in Dec.
Sorry I never answered about a fall visit. It is just not possible. “Peak” is upon us. Am still looking for a day job. Willl keep you posted.
Sorry Jacob is having such a tough time with his teeth. That is hard on everyone.
With his communication skills, it is hard to realize that he is only 14 1/2 months!!!
Love to all three! Hugs, Bev