Monday, July 14, 2008

Attachment Strides

This past week and weekend has really opened our eyes to some strides Daniel has taken in the attachment area. Each morning this week for the first time after I have dressed Daniel he has run into the living room and called for Papa. Then I have to take him by the hand and show him Papa isn't sleeping or in the bedroom and that he has left for work. Daniel seems okay with it, but will ask for Papa more often now. He also has started talking on the phone to Papa. Before he would hold the phone and not say anything but now he is babbling back and always says "I luv luuu" (I love you) back to Troy when he says it.

As for me the past two weekends have really shown me that Daniel is bonding with me well. At one of our July 4th BBQs, he got a 'boo boo' and when my cousin leaned down to check on him he backed up and ran straight to me. The same thing happened when my aunt held out her hand for Daniel's dirty napkin. He looked at her hand and then ran it over to me. Just Friday night we were out and I walked away to go to the bathroom and Troy was sitting with Daniel and for the first time Daniel yelled out "Mama!" after me. He also made the hand motion to "come back!" I was so excited. While he would always look for me, he never actually called out after me. Lastly we stopped by a farm with horses (I know, I know but you can do that in the country) and asked if we could pet the horses. The older gentleman grabbed Daniel right up and actually took us into the ring where the horses were eating and let us rub them. Daniel was amazed by how big 'horseys' really were. But the more amazing thing was he wouldn't really pet them because he was too busy twisting and turning in the man's arms to see me more than anything else. I explained to the gentleman what was going on and he handed him right over and we proceeded to pet all the horses! Fun times. Troy has a few pictures on his cell phone and if we transfer them over, I'll share!

One other thing we have noticed about Daniel is that his little personality and his understanding of everything is really coming out. He wasn't eating his lunch the other day and I started being silly saying "Scoop, scoop, whoop, whoop, scrunch" and making the gestures and of course a big loud "scrunch" for eating and he looked at Papa and then at me and started laughing and then waved his hand at me and shook his head as if to say "Mama, you're so silly" and Troy and I just got a big kick out of it. But guess what - he ate all his lunch!! It's neat to see how far he has come!!

Lastly a few photos...

13 comments:

Sira said...

What a munchkin!!! I have a Papa's boy myself! He is doing great wanting his Mama and Papa. You have such a beautiful little boy-Rachel you really do.

Dede said...

Sounds like he is doing well. I love the high chair picture. It looks like he is thinking "well are you going to bring me some food or what?" :-)

Becky and Keith said...

You go girl!! Ya know, one other attachment type thing to point out - look at how he's looking right into the camera! He's looking RIGHT at you. I love that he only wanted you to kiss his boo-boo - so special and only mommies should be able to do that. :-) He is growing up so quick - better look out - he's going to be a lady killer! :-)

Shane & Marie said...

He is so cute! I'm so glad to hear that his attachment is going well. It's such a nice feeling. Bryson has been saying dada a lot more lately as well. It's cute!

Carey and Norman said...

I'm so glad to hear about the progress your making with attachment. That is always good news.

I love the suitcase photo. I think it is cute that our children love to hide and play in them. Too sweet.

Anonymous said...

It has to be such a GREAT feeling knowing that D is getting more and more attached to the both of you. He is so sweet Rachel!

Renae and Joe

Mary and Michael said...

It sounds like his attachment is going well and I'm glad his personality is starting to show through. It's amazing to see/hear about the changes as he really hasn't been home that long. Love the photos, he is a cutie!

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

That is so great!!! Isn't is wonderful beign a Momma? No one can replace you and Troy and he is figuring that out. No one will love him more than the two of you and your love is what he has always longed for. I love to hear that things are going so well and as usual...He is a beautiful boy! Thanks for keeping your blog and sharing. Pretty soon you'll be announcing that you are going to do this all again?? :D

Mama Fish said...

Aw Rachel, what a great post! I love to hear how he is doing with attachment. Those are really good examples, and I am sure it warms your heart too! He is such a cutie!

Chris said...

Wow! Daniel is looking great! He looks so healthy and happy.

Glad to hear that the attachment and bonding is going so well.

Dan and Alicia Marlowe said...

Good signs of attatchment!

Tami said...

What a sweetie! He certainly is attaching!

Joy said...

You all sound like peanut butter and jelly. They are nice apart but even better together.
Joy