So far, Christian has not been impressed with the new and improved me. Considering his life up until now had been a bona fide milk free-for-all, I really can't blame the guy! My idea of a 'regimen' consisted of something to the tune of this: baby makes any semblance of a peep or suggestion of Mad Face, Dae or I rush over and immediately offer comfort in the form of food or hugs (usually food). I feel I'm managing to tap into my tougher side, but Dae is still quite the softie :)
So I think Christian's beginning to get the hang of his new schedule, but not without some hiccups. This, for instance, is a photo I snapped of him yesterday during our allotted "Playtime":
I did everything I could to rouse him out of his coma. I pulled out my limited bag of tricks (and tried to sing what felt like the entire line-up of Sound of Music), but when all was said and done, I felt so bad that after about 5 minutes of Playtime he got his desired nap (There's no doubt he is my child, he likes his sleep!).
On another note, Dae and I find it particularly hilarious when, after a frantic feeding session, Christian lapses into a coma, complete with milk all over his face...
We can't help but laugh every time we see this. Poor guy. He gets a daily facewash but at any given time during the day there is probably an ounce or two of dried milk adhered to his skin...what a waste of that liquid gold!
Lastly, my friend Jon from work came to visit today along with his adorable 2-year-old, Eden (another one of Christian's ilk - a half Korean! I personally think he could sense he was in the presence of his kind). They came bearing some great goodies: Burgerville (somewhat contraband but at least nothing was cold so hopefully my mom won't be too upset) and a beautiful, soft, blue blanket his wife, Carolyn, had knit for Christian. What a wonderful gift and visit!!!
Boppy courtesy of Dawn, blanket courtesy of Carolyn (gotta give credit where credit is due!)
Thanks for loaning us your Babywise book... and when you want it back... let me know. I too didn't have much luck with the "playtime". If I paused mid feeding to burp Dylan, she would fall immediately asleep and not even finish her bottle, let alone have "playtime". But then would wake up in 1/2 hour hungry again. We finally just let her feed non stop until she finished her 3 ounces and then burped her which was quickly followed by snoring. There was no "playtime" to be had!! We tried.
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