Here is Sean giving James every toy out of the blue toy bucket. And, just in case that weren't enough to keep the boy entertained...
He turns around to tackle dad (see background)
(See background for progression of above tackle. hehehe)
So, we have now enlisted Sean's help to teach Jamesie how to crawl, or at least make him want to learn how to crawl. We're teaching him by example and making sure to set his toys at least a few feet away from him now to get him motivated to move. Sean is very into teaching him (although he did walk up and put a block in his hand earlier today at the first sign of a fuss-- he can't help it if he just wants to serve his brother). Here are some shots of tutor and pupil in action. or, rather, inaction as the case may be:
5 comments:
"you can lead a baby to toys, but you can't make him crawl!"
I'm pretty sure James is just going to stand up and walk out of the room one of these days.
Either that, or you can get some little dogs to run around your house to make him get up and chase them :) That's what happens around here!
Yeah, the pediatrician (and several other people) said, "oh, I bet he'll be one of these kids that just skip crawling and he'll just start walking one of these days." However, if he shows zero motivation to crawl, he shows negative motivation to walk! Its not like he's not crawling b/c he's ready to run around...he just likes to sit! He's like an old man watching the world go by. Sometimes he comments on things (bababababaaaaa), most of the time, just sits and watches. He's smart enough to have figured out someone will bring him what he wants if he waits long enoug.
We are not crawling around our house Erin. Mckenna is the same way, very content (and she doesn't have a sibling bringing her anything). She does move around but it is usually by rolling. We had all of her crawling friends over the other day and she just enjoyed watching them. I thought she might catch on but that did not happen. Our doc did not seem concerned at all but we are still on pins and needles wondering if today will be the day! It sounds like we will all get to see you in May, we can't wait:)
I read somewhere that kids who take their time crawling, walking, etc. typically are more cautious and therefore better at those activities once they do start, at least when you compare them to their fearless counterparts who take more bumps and falls. Keep us posted on his progress! Such cute pictures!
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