Okay. So picture this…
Big Sis is making coffee. She gets the milk out of the fridge. Caspar points at it then walks over to the microwave. She calls out to me that she thinks Caspar might want a bottle. I go into the kitchen and kneel down and say, Are you ready for bed? He nods, then waves at Big Sis and me and says something that sounds a lot like, Bye, before turning around and walking towards the bedroom.
I say, Wait, we have to change your nappy, which I do and then he sits and reads a book while I get his bottle ready. When I’m done, he comes and gets it and toddles off again to wait by the cot so I can lift him in. He waves bye-bye before I’ve even tucked him in.
Is that kid normal? He’s only 14 months old.
I don’t have a lot to compare him to because it’s been a while since I’ve had children his age around me but seriously? I’m pretty sure he’s smarter than the average bear, but he’s more mature than I am!
Definitely a changeling.
Now about those other items listed in the title… At the moment I have a cold; the burning throat, leaky nose, ache and fever kind. Cas does as well. It’s his first one, which I think is fairly impressive. He must have a good immune system and he wasn’t even breast fed.
Also, at the moment I feel swamped. (Or lazy. I’m not sure which.) I haven’t posted any brilliant writing for a while and with Christmas coming (which I’m still not ready for) and a few other responsibilities, I just don’t think it is going to happen. I’m horribly behind on heaps of things, and certainly haven’t been giving the bloggers I love the attention they deserve, so I’m officially announcing that I’m taking a blog break until January 1st.
It’s possible that I’ll be inspired to write something in the meantime, but that can’t be counted on so I’ll just take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people I have encountered through this blog. To all my friends.
You make my world brighter and I really can’t find the words to express my gratitude. You can tell I’m not at full strength by the use of those two clichés in a row, but I mean it sincerely regardless of the phrasing.
So Thank You, and have a wonderfully Merry Christmas. I’ll see you in 2008.
(Seriously… Caspar must be a changeling.)
Pretty much overwhelmed by xmas myself, dear – and other things – and probably not blogging much if at all the next little while either. Heaps to say, but it’ll hafta wait.
Wishing you and Caspar a very delightful holiday period too. xxx
It’s okay to be behind on things because if you can measure that you’re behind then it means you know what it feels like to be ahead. Being behind just gives you something to work toward….after Christmas.
I share your overwhelmed and everything is too much symptomology today. It is so hot, I swear that is what makes Christmas such a chore for us in Australia!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas you guys. As always, you are in my thoughts. Mxxxxx
It is a crazy time. Next blog Christmas will be far better planned!
Merry Christmas and big hugs to both of you!
I SO hear you. Feeling lousy, like I’ve been coming down with a cold for 3 days but the body is fighting it. I *never* get sick, so am not happy. Add insomnia when you’re dead beat – v frustrating.
Anyhow, I’ll stop griping long enough to wish you a speedy recovery and the Merriest of Christmases, but I’m sure I’ll bump into you *somewhere* in the meantime
Happy Christmas and a merry new year!
Yes, he does sound like a changeling … but you probably shouldn’t complain
A break sounds like a good idea – to take some of the stress of Christmas away and get over your bug. Megan, when you know what if feels like to be ahead, when you are behind you feel more behind
When I used to be ahead I was more stressed out because I put far more pressure on myself. Now I am behind most of the time I don’t care. I find that things still get done, if they don’t then they did not really need doing in the first place. I love being more laid back 
Look forward to hearing from you in January.
Have a wonderful holiday, well-deserved break, and feel better soon!
Not complaining, Brett! The only child that would suit me is a freak-child.
Again, Thank You and Merry Christmas all round! :hugs:
I don’t know about normal for 14 months, but easy comes to mind. That would be nice for a change.
Hello Rising Rainbow. He’s definitely an “easy” baby! I wish I could take some credit for it but he just has such a wonderful temperament all by himself. So I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing.