Practical & Conscientious Parenting
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There’s a Nooth Grush
Edie’s first two teeth came in when she was just over three months old. She actually cut her first tooth on my finger while we were at an event at Ashley’s school! It’s always been a fun and exciting thing for me, although they came with mixed feelings for Ashley since she’s the one breastfeeding.
I mentioned it to my dental hygienist around the same time, because I thought she’d be surprised that Edie had them so young. She was, and she immediately gave me a children’s toothbrush for Edie. Even though Edie wasn’t eating anything other than breast milk at the time, my hygienist said that plaque can start to build up.
Anyway, she absolutely loves playing with it, even if she uses it backwards. She’ll chew on it for half an hour if we let her. We’re going to be two lucky parents if she keeps up her joy of tooth brushing.
Busy weekend
On Friday, an old coworker of mine was in town with his family. They decided to stay the night, because they were too tired to drive home. Ashley’s sister and her boyfriend also came to stay with us for the weekend. It was a fun-filled weekend, and I’m exhausted, as is Edie. She is always quite a trouper, and even when her sleep schedule gets messed up, she stays pretty smiley. The only thing I’ve noticed so far (and today was a prime example) is that whenever she gets low on sleep, it gets harder and harder to get her to sleep. But she’s in bed resting now, and I’m ready to get some rest before the week as well.
But I am thankful everyday to have such an accommodating, happy, people-loving little one. I love you, Edie!
Baby Telekinesis
I’ve always harbored the feeling that if I really concentrate, focus and practice, that I could move things with my mind. Ever since I was young. It’s something that I know is a little silly, but part of me always holds out for it. And when I hear that yogis can do it, my western science mind gives in just a little bit.
But as a father, I’m observing and learning all the time. Someone told me once that our kids are our best teachers, and I wouldn’t argue yet. While I was watching Edie play at the table the other day, gradually dropping every toy to the floor, it hit me: this is where my belief in telekinesis comes from. All Edie has to do is want something, reach towards it, and possibly make a little noise, and – VOOM! – it’s in her hands. I’m slowly training her to believe on a visceral level in telekinesis. And I still can’t shake the feeling that maybe it’ll work for me, too.