He is generally good natured. He whines a bit, but has only had one tantrum (knock on wood). People at the park have asked me if he is always so happy, and the answer is, generally, yes.
He usually listens pretty well.
He has an amazing memory. We can read a book to him once and he can remember everything. When we read any of the books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, he points out the correct animal, even when you switch them around. I got him a new book Sunday, read it to him that night, and the next morning he picked out the car that wins the race when my mom asked him, out of 20 cars.
Post by scribellesam on Jun 30, 2015 22:39:45 GMT -5
DS1 has a great arm. He can throw really hard and really far. He's very funny and great at saying "please" and "thank you." He eats bananas like it's his job. And he loves giving hugs and snuggling.
DS2 is such a sweetheart. He is so mellow and will happily chill by himself with a toy for a long time by baby standards and for an eternity by my DS1 standards.
They are both super healthy and have never had an ear infection or a fever over 101.
He didn't used to be a unicorn sleeper, but ever since 9.5 months he's STTN 98% of the time and usually wakes up around 9 AM- 12 this past Sunday!(although I think he was fighting a sickness, tbh) He's very go with the flow and can miss naps and stay up late with minimal fussing, unless it gets too late. He loves people and is always in a good mood(in public!). He's very good at defending himself and taking charge. He's the smallest kid in his daycare class- including kids 4 months younger than him- but he doesn't let them push him around. Not sure if I should be proud or worried about that though, lol.
Great immune system. She threw up once or twice randomly and got a couple colds but has never had a fever or been to the doc for anything but a well visit.
He does really well on eating. His vocabulary is pretty broad. He sleeps pretty well. He has a hard time when mommy and daddy leave, but once we're gone does really well in the care of others. He is an "expert explorer" according to one barista, lol. ETA he is super duper chill in the carseat
His other "unique" trait is pooping 3-5x/day. sigh.
Hahaha, I think my kid is smart too but of course - we all have mom goggles. Like the poll where 98% of us said we have OBJECTIVELY speaking cute children. Maybe even higher with smart children?
In all seriousness I am not too worried about DD being smart or not, I am mainly worried about her having good study skills / motivation (of course being naturally smart is an advantage). I am trying to remember the MMM book about this - Nurture Shock?
That one or "How Children Succeed". Or "Brain Rules for Baby". They're all reading the same early development studies
Post by dulcemariamar on Jul 1, 2015 1:24:43 GMT -5
My LO is very talented with music and dance. She has a great imagination and when she is around other kids she is usually really well-behaved. And she is beautiful as well.
DD is a unicorn in many many ways. She's STTN 10 hours straight since she was a month old. She's a great nurser, and she'll nurse anytime, anywhere. She's got a great disposition, very sweet and calm.
DS is a crazy 3.5 year old. He did PT super easily, that's a big unicorn moment. And he still naps well, 2-3 hours a day. But otherwise he's a crazy spider monkey.
P is a great sleeper. She is down about 12 hours a night and either STTN or wakes to eat once, she's back out in 10 minutes flat. I can usually put her down drowsy-but-awake and she goes right to sleep. She's also hitting all her milestones pretty early and is very adaptable and happy.
She's a fantastic baby.
And unbelievable ADORABLE. I think you have one of the cutest babies on MMM.
J1 is the sweetest and most caring child I ever met. He really empathizes with people and always had. He also responds very emotionally, though.
J2 is insanely smart and can use his powers for good sometimes, though mostly he uses them for evil. He's also really cuddly but fiercely independent. It's a nice combo -- come snuggle for a few, take off for 30 minutes. I love it!
E sleeps through the night most nights! *hides* haha. Though he does randomly fuss sometimes and the pacifier usually fixes it. I'm hoping he just skips over that whole 4MW thing...
He also babbles a lot and is super strong. He's had good head control pretty much since he was born.
P is a great sleeper. She is down about 12 hours a night and either STTN or wakes to eat once, she's back out in 10 minutes flat. I can usually put her down drowsy-but-awake and she goes right to sleep. She's also hitting all her milestones pretty early and is very adaptable and happy.
She's a fantastic baby.
And unbelievable ADORABLE. I think you have one of the cutest babies on MMM.
Thank you! We certainly think she's adorable, but we're totally biased.
Besides all her other great qualities, DD is an awesome sleeper. She STTN at 4 weeks (her due date ) and besides a little trouble around the 7/8 month mark she's pretty much continued to do so. She goes down easily and plays and talks in her crib until she falls asleep. She wakes up and plays for an hour+ in her crib before yelling for us to come get her.
My child has never once in his entire life had a melt down/tantrum. His personality is really even keeled and he shuts down when kids do this around him. He just can't deal with heightened emotions like that. Watch DD will be a crazy melt down drama queen.
Post by mandapanda18 on Jul 1, 2015 11:02:43 GMT -5
He is just a happy go lucky kid, nothing really rattles him, even shots. Not tantrums, not fits, it is wonderful (almost makes up for his crappy sleeping, almost)
DD is definitely a good eater, and always has been. She is a great sleeper and naps well also. She is extremely happy 90% of the time. I love how easy it is to make her laugh.
DD1 can quietly entertain herself for hours. DS will try any food and really enjoys the flavors. DD2 can make friends with anyone and is so sure of herself. DD3 mimics the big kids and is super calm. She loves to clean up and does great when we are out and about.