Life As I Know It: Next up, high school graduation

January 2, 2009

Next up, high school graduation

Did I tell you Ben was 5 months old on Christmas? Oh and he can roll now. Yes all in one day, he springs this on me. What am I going to do with this kid? He is crazy. He will sit on my lap watching the 2 girls and Chris play and he is practically jumping off of me because he wants to go so badly. I can't believe my baby boy is getting so big. We are guessing he is about 18 pounds now. And you want to know one more thing? His 1st birthday is only about 200 days away. I guess I better start planning now, right? Oh the bitter sweetness of our children growing. The milestones they must reach.

5 comments:

Lindsey1/02/2009
Ahhh he's such a big boy now!!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Twisted Cinderella1/02/2009
He is such a sweetie! It all goes by much too quickly.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Lori1/02/2009
I love that you are savoring each moment! :-)
ReplyDelete
Replies
Country Mouse, City Mouse1/06/2009
They do grow so quickly. I have to remember to take the time each day to cherish the moment.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Kelly1/08/2009
Great video! It is so much fun to be able to share these moments with your baby Ben! He is a cutie!
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Helpful information

The Benefits of Mobiles for Infants

When choosing the right mobile for baby cribs, it is important to note that not all mobiles are created equal. All mobiles are designed to help keep your baby busy, but not all are designed to stimulate the development of your child’s mind. When choosing the right mobile, there are a few key factors that every parent should keep in mind.

Many mobiles are designed to be easily matched with a nursery décor. This means soft colors including pastels and other unsaturated hues. While they may look nice, this is not ideal in helping develop your baby’s visual senses. Infants have difficulty seeing soft colors, which means that these mobiles will not be as stimulating as others. When choosing a mobile, look for models that have attachments that are white, black, red, and one or more bright colors. Your child will have a much easier time seeing bright colors and it will help greatly as your child’s vision develops.

A good developmental mobile should also have several moving parts and points of articulation. Mobiles with attachments that allow for more rotations and movements will help your child with spatial relations. Not only that, but these mobiles will also engage your infant for longer periods of time. Even a child can decipher simple movement patterns and become bored, so complex patterns will help them stay occupied longer.

Lastly, look for a mobile that has incorporates audio as well as visual elements. Many mobiles on the market today come equipped with a music box to help entertain, stimulate, and relax your child. The high-end models even let you choose between stimulating or soothing music to help either engage or help relax your baby. The combination of visual and audio elements is the best way to help with the development of an infant and music especially is an essential part of developing a healthy and well adjusted child.

Pages

January 2, 2009

Next up, high school graduation

5 comments: