This one is kind of long. Hopefully it’ll work for everyone. … [Read more...] about New Video Montage
Family
Milk
Since Callum was about 7 or 8 months old, we’ve been showing him this baby sign language DVD, which he really loves. The idea is that babies are physically able to make signs with their hands much earlier than they’re able to say words with their mouths. But we haven’t been pushing it. We aren’t that consistent about making the signs when we speak to Callum, in part because our hands are often … [Read more...] about Milk
A Smart Boy… A Little Too Smart
On the way home today, we stopped at Elephant Pharmacy to get some gDiapers for Callum (a subject for another blog post). While hanging out in the baby aisle, I spotted some healthy-looking kid-sized snack bars that I thought could come in handy, so I threw them in the shopping cart. Callum had been showing signs of being hungry (putting things in his mouth), so, after I strapped him back into his … [Read more...] about A Smart Boy… A Little Too Smart
A few steps
Callum had a period this morning when he was getting up and walking a few steps, falling, then doing it all again. I only got a few on video before he became discouraged. … [Read more...] about A few steps
For Daddy
Mommy Cuts Callum’s Hair
Climbing Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. Well, the boy’s hair had started to get kind of matted on the sides, as the ends started to get awfully close to his face (you know, where the food gets slathered). So, on impulse, I grabbed a pair of scissors this evening and made two main cuts, one on each side of his head. The left side (my left) turned out OK, if I say so myself, but the right… well, … [Read more...] about Mommy Cuts Callum’s Hair
Happy Birthday, Callum!
Lighting the Candle Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. Pics from the big boy’s first birthday are online now here. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Callum!
On Our Street
The San Francisco Chronicle published a great profile of a neighborhood restaurant that’s right down the street from our house.from the piece: The clientele at Jodie’s is mostly older men and locals who’ve been coming for years, and most of the talk is not the highbrow discussion about the failures of our nation’s leaders or the importance of diversity in American culture. It’s about more … [Read more...] about On Our Street
Talking and Walking
Just when I’d convinced myself the whole “cat” phenomenon was all in my head, Callum floored me with another big moment. When I approached his day care today I peeked in the front window. (I love doing this to see what he’s doing before he sees me. Yes, I’m spying on my kid already.)But I was spotted, and one of the day care ladies immediately shouted “let’s show your mommy” (in Spanish). Then she … [Read more...] about Talking and Walking
The Word
This morning, while diligently chasing Nigel hither and yon, I’m quite sure Callum said “cat”… or something that sounded an awful lot like it. Since his usual verbalizations run to “dug-uh” and “duh,” “cat” seemed like a pretty deliberate departure. Wow. The beginnings of language. … [Read more...] about The Word