This past week has been much, much better for us. Uly has been eating a lot more solid food, nursing a lot less, and sleeping for longer segments through the night. He also is finally starting to respect the idea that my armpits belong to me and he does not have permission to go there... We've been seeing a few more tantrums and attempts to hit mommy and daddy, but the new "hitting gets you nothing" policy is turning out to be very effective. Tantrums are nearly always less than 20 seconds and are communication frustrations about 1/2 the time. These are mommy's experiences, anyway.
So the kid is finally, really starting to talk. Finally! Whoo-hoo! This weeks he's said "more nana", "off", "on", "kitty", and various other thigs. What's great is that he's trying very hard to say these words. It's probably no coincidence that his interest in talking has come at the same time he's developed an interest in sign language. I've seen him copy (from a signing tv show) correctly the words car, ball, on, off, go, and book. In fact, the first word he signed to me was "book". I had no idea that he knew any signs so I was utterly shocked and totally delighted when he walked over to me a few days ago and signed it.
Anyhow, good days ahead. We just need to work on some manners now.
More pictures soon.
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