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Friday Quote 3

drpbier — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:16 +0000

“Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.”

Bill Cosby

Double trouble

drpbier — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:12:10 +0000

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Harvin and Ishvar in Wanstead Park. In the days before our session there was a heavy rain shower forecast as I nervously scanned the weather forecast, but these gorgeous little boys really brought the sun with them! What a pleasure to meet two such happy, confident kids – Harvin was very keen to show what a brave big brother he was, and Ishvar was a model 2-year old terrier and didn’t keep still for more than a millisecond at a time.

Thanks you two, for starting my Sunday off with a great big grin on my face!

Friday Quote 2

drpbier — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:07 +0000

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.”

Pablo Casals

Pushing boundaries

drpbier — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:37:49 +0000

I’ve noticed recently that Isaac’s making me re-evaluate my assumptions about what he understands and what he’ll go along with. He’s been on a bit of an accelerated stretch for the last few weeks, constantly doing new things. Putting on his own shoes, singing all the words to his favourite songs (the Ace of Spades is still beyond him), asking for specific foods (notably cake), that kind of thing.
And he’s also started linking concepts in a more advanced way, often referring to things that happened days or weeks in the past. Basically he’s become much harder to fool!
Is this the core of being a good parent? Constantly reassessing your child’s capabilities and needs, and making sure you don’t fall back on easy assumptions? Maybe this is the start of the journey that ends in a proper relationship with my son. Maybe Isaac’s helping me grow into a ‘proper’ dad? Nice to reflect on this stuff every so often. Now, back to nappies, cups of milk and reading to my little boy…

Friday Quote 1

drpbier — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:17 +0000

This is the first in a new series. Each Friday I’ll post a quote about children – something that strikes a chord, makes me laugh or smile in recognition. I hope you like them.

“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”

Dr. Haim Ginott

Jumping through hoops

drpbier — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:57:48 +0000

A couple of US photographers have been trying to adopt a Nepalese baby, and finally completed the adoption process after two and a half years. They recently flew out to take their baby daughter home – only to be told that the approval process had recently changed and they may have to leave her in Nepal to grow up as an orphan. All this after a week holding the baby, bonding with her, and with her getting to know them.

Imagine being told you had to leave your baby in the hospital after he/she was born. And this is a one year old, so she will be much more aware of what’s going on. It’s a horrific situation, and while I can’t imagine what it’s like, I really hope they can get things sorted out before they have to leave Nepal.

If you’re a US citizen, you can help by going to the Taufer’s page here and sending the message there to your senator or congress representative.

Birthday. Bike. Brilliant!

drpbier — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:20:09 +0000

Your first wheels, little man. There really isn’t a trace of baby left, is there? Happy 2nd birthday, Isaac.

Lost In translation

drpbier — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:06:45 +0000

An excerpt from the Isaac – English dictionary we maintain in our heads:
Hitamopanus – hippopotamus
Ephant – Elephant
Gam – Jam
Icey keem – Ice cream
No – No/yes/maybe, depending on context
Yeah – I agree (but I don’t necessarily understand)
Red – My first guess at the colour of the specified item
Geen – My second guess at the colour of the specified item
Purple – My third guess at the colour of the specified item
Red – My fourth guess at the colour of the specified item
Donwanit – No thank you
Donwanit Mickey Mouse – Actually I do want Mickey Mouse; you’ll figure it out if I keep saying it long enough
Cuddle – I’m pretending I want to give you some affection and hopefully you’ll forget to make me brush my teeth/walk down the stairs/sit in my high chair

Toby sneak peek 4

drpbier — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:40:16 +0000

This is Toby’s 4th session (you can see his 3 month and 6 month sessions by following the links), and we had a lovely picnic together. Toby was particularly proud of his very first tooth! Every time I see him there’s more personality on display – he’s like a little ginger dynamo revving up. When he starts walking, nothing will be safe…

Chocks away…

drpbier — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:20:55 +0000

Notice anything different? If you’re reading this in Facebook, probably not. But if you click here to visit my redesigned site, you’ll be able to see the launch of my new branding. It’s the culmination of months of work with a very talented team at Luxecetera, and they have helped bring my ideas to reality. Hopefully the concept is friendly and distinctive.

I’m very excited and proud to unveil it to you all. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, forward it onto your friends…and enjoy!