Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Tummy Time & The Cats' Meows

The vocab we use around the house has expanded in the last year. In preparation for Jack, I began to read about developmental milestones a few months ago. "Tummy time" is our new phrase--one that we try to use in practice every day.
The pics show our first attempt at tummy time, which I think only Finnegan the cat enjoyed. While Jack stressed out over being placed in a new, unfamiliar position, and we stressed out over Jack's discomfort, Finnegan reveled in being able to get up close and personal with the strange creature who is now the main focus of his owners' attention. (Pics make it look like Jack is dangerously close to the edge of the table, but he really wasn't--plus, he was locked down by my hand.--a disclaimer for my mom.)

The four fur-babies were hesitate for a few days after Jack's arrival. Jamie brought home one of Jack's hospital hats for the cats to sniff before Jack got home. Emily is as aloof as ever--no surprise, and Finnegan is predictably interested and involved. Patty and Charlotte don't mind sitting with us as long as Jack is not crying, and Charlotte boldly laid on the same bed as Jack when he was fussing through a diaper change.
All in all--milestones for baby, parents and kitties.

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