Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Rowan Learns Vowels

The little one has had a bit of "sleep regression" these past couple of weeks which I think we have under control now (how you ask? It's called not running to his every call and call he did 3 or 4 times per night). I read recently that babies will often have difficulties sleeping because of developmental and physical changes. Apparently, there is a big change around week 19 which just so happens to coincide with Rowan's return to newborn sleeping habits. I think it is absolutely fascinating that they practice their new skills at night while they are supposed to be sleeping even if getting up several more times per night was slightly inconvenient. I would find Rowan sleeping with his head where I am sure his feet were when he went to bed. He now also gets his feet out between the rungs of the crib. I am sure this is where he learned to roll so well. I am also certain that it is in his crib that the connections between his neurons were made to allow him to start spitting vowels today. His little voice is the sweetest sound I have ever heard. Listen...

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