The Appeal of Spill: No Crying Over Spilled Milk
At first, i thought that my son’s habitual spilling of his milk was a bid for my attention. I’ve obliged him a couple of times when he does it and promise hugs and kisses as ways of curbing his attention hunger.
Now that he’s been doing it habitually, though, I’m thinking that maybe it’s not his need for attention but that the actual spilling is amusing him. I am at a loss as to why babies like the idea of something being spilled. Like they take their time watching something topple over and are instantly gratified when the contents spill.
I’ve given up scolding and have resorted to just taking the bottle from him when he’s in the act of making his pillows and bed “milk-flavored”.
*sighs*
December 13th, 2007 at 1:05 am
How old is your child? It is the nature of children especially below 2 years old to do everything in their power. Meaning, they are amused at what they could hold, eat, throw, destroy etc…
Having 5 kids and personally took turn in rearing them up gave them that impression.
Now I have a 2 year old nephew who is so cute and charming that make us laugh every time he is making his antics to call our attention but gets annoying every time he gets hold of something and throw at us.
Enjoy your motherhood. It is a gift from God!
December 13th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Yes I agree. Motherhood is a gift given to us from God himself. About the spilling, my son is 2 years old already. Yeah he’s very much amused with anything that he can do, from spilling stuff to twirling around his crib until he topples over dizzy (and laughing so hard!). *sigh*
December 13th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
woobie, if you have time, you could drop at my site and read my piece about “When my faith is tested”.Being a parent we always wanted the best for our children, as I can read in your blog, you have been a good MOTHER.
Congratulation!