Friday, September 12, 2008

Our Version of Tummy Time

So we've learned that Isaac strongly dislikes the conventional "tummy time" of hanging out on a rolled up blanket and trying to hold his head up. And this is a kid who already knows what he likes and doesn't like - and he will let you know! (Look out toddler years)

But another thing I know is that he loves leaning back to look up at our faces when we hold him facing us. So I decided to try a different kind of tummy time... and it worked! He loved it! He was cooing and smiling at me and looking around. Not only can he prop himself up and hold his head up, he surprised me by turning his head to look around too. This is silly, but it really did nearly bring tears to my eyes in pride. My little boy is so good at holding his head up!



4 comments:

Erica said...

I have some pictures very similar to this of Nate and I working on tummy time. Nate never minded tummy time to much but I know my niece absolutely hated it.

Carrie said...

I have 2 determined kiddos ... and I love them :) Looks like your little guy has some great neck muscles!

alan & krysten said...

such a precious picture - and you look bright and cheery :)

Cheryl Licht said...

No worries if they don't like tummy time. Brayden HATED it! He would scream the moment I put him on his stomach. So I just didn't do it, until he learned to roll on his stomach. Funny thing is ---- he still figured everything out. He sat at 4 1/2 mo., crawled at 10 and walked at 11. Personally, I think tummy time is a little overrated. But Evan seems to love it --- so there you go.