We think Alrik might have signed his first sign last night: FAN. I'm so looking forward to communicating more with him. It's like having your dog suddenly start talking to you, only not as worthy of a sitcom.
When I was trying to put the boys to sleep, Mikko kept trying to help me bounce Alrik and rub his back, and this cracked Alrik up no end. This made it ineffective as a relaxation technique but adorable as sibling bonding.
Mikko hugged me and said out loud every variation of our love for each other: "You really love me, Mama." Yes. We covered that I really love Alrik and Sam, and that each of them loves me back. It was the perfect affirmation to end the night on.
Here's some reading!
Guest post:
The loud silence of disbelief
at Catapult Magazine
At LaurenWayne.com:
How to tag Facebook pages from your fan page
If Facebook is acting up for you, here are 2 easy steps to follow!Simplify your Google & Gmail accounts:
How to log into multiple Google accounts
How to forward email to another Gmail account
How to send from multiple email addresses in one Gmail account
This week on Pinterest:
From Natural Parents Network in a week on Respectful Interactions:
- Asking for Respect, Giving Respect
- Nursing at the School Carnival
- How to Respond Respectfully to Unwanted Parenting Advice and Judgment
- How To Get Your Kids To Use Their Table Manners
- Wordless Wednesday: Consensual Living
- Sexual Play Between Children
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