Hand/mouth/giraffe coordination (Dec. 12)
The past couple days have been good ones — lots more of the eating, sleeping, pooping, and wiggling routine. In particular Lucas is exploring his face a lot more. We’ve walked over to his crib a few times to find him vigorously rubbing both hands on face, joyfully smearing his slobber all over. He’s also been feeling and poking his eyes, sometimes a little too enthusiastically. Although he can’t make much noise (because of his trach), he rubs his hands on his face with such gusto it looks like he’d be purring with pleasure if he could.
On Thursday Lucas also figured out how to pull his giraffe to his mouth. With help he can wrap his fingers around its neck, and at first he just held it at arms length and gazed. Then, with a sudden jerk he pulled it toward his face, opened his mouth in anticipation, and bonked himself between the eyes instead. Unfazed by the lack of coordination, he flinched, pulled his arm out away from his face, and tried again. Repeat bonk. On the third try, though, he got the giraffe to his mouth and proceeded to gnaw with pleasure. It was amazing to watch — the great exploration of hand/mouth/delicious-thing coordination. Lucas looked truly proud of himself and happy with the world.
Comments (11)
Chelsea
November 20th, 2010 at 1:03 am
This tale of Lucas’ adventures in the world gives me such a big smile! Babies! Amazing.
meredith
December 15th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
good to see Lucas Camilo is growing into his fascinating elfin ears in these pics. I love his chubby cheeks in these.
Sarah de la Torre
December 15th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Go Lucas!!! You are getting so big and are as beautiful as ever!
James
December 15th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Wow Lucas!
You’re doing great! You are surrounded by love and are even getting to play with a giraffe – one of my favorite animals.
You look so peaceful in your warm new home. I sure hope you’re enjoying it! Send love to your folks for me!
Tara Melinkovich
December 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
way to go Lucas!!!!
trin
December 14th, 2009 at 11:30 am
This is the cutest, sweetest picture yet of Lucas.
Julie Graves
December 14th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Great photo sequence! It is thrilling to see that unmistakable smile of accomplishment on Lucas’ face! Thank you for catching it to share with Lucas’ many fans.
Amy (WHC)
December 13th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Lucas–Your getting so big!! Hope all is well. Tell Mom and Dad I say Hi:)
Allison
December 13th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Go Lucas! He looks so pleased and proud — I bet you all are, too!
Nadine Dutcher
December 13th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Krista and Burke,
Thanks for continuing to share Lucas’ progress with us–as well as the downs along with the ups. You have a gigantic task before you…but there is noticeable progress and that’s beautiful to behold.
Nadine
Mary G
December 13th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Go, Lucas! bonk, bonk, score! He looks so pleased with himself in the last picture. Go, Krista! Go, Burke! The love and care you lavish on this sweet baby is so crucial to his continued successes. Do I see a little more hair on Lucas in these pics? Way cute! Much love to all three of you. Thanks for keeping up with the blog posts. It lets me feel like I can stay in touch with you all, even though I don’t see you for sooooo long!
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