T-Mamá only speaks Spanish to Fausto.
Papa-Daddy speaks English and a little Spanish to him.
And while Fausto nurses, Mamá signs, leche, milk, by opening and closing my hand as though milking a cow. I've been introducing this sign since Fausto was just a couple of months old, with no real idea of when babies can start signing, since it varies so much. But today it clicked! While nursing this morning (2 days shy of 8 months old), Fausto looked at his hand, smiled, and began signing! Slowly we'll start introducing other basic signs, so that Fausto will be able to let us know when he's hungry, thirsty, tired, wet, etc. long before he's verbal. If you've never seen a baby sign, it's quite amazing.
The adventures of Fausto & Enrique
Emil Enrique
Baby Enrique was born on October 13, 2011 at 4:03 p.m., weighing 4 lbs 7 oz and measuring a tiny 17.5 inches. He was named for Teresa's paternal grandfather, Urho Emil and her favorite uncle, the late tío Enrique. In the tradition of all our kids, he goes by his middle name.
Enrique arrived via c-section 3 weeks ahead of schedule after a routine ultrasound found no amniotic fluid and growth restriction that had him measuring more like a 33-week-old.
Enrique arrived via c-section 3 weeks ahead of schedule after a routine ultrasound found no amniotic fluid and growth restriction that had him measuring more like a 33-week-old.
Bebé Enrique
Just born
Fausto
Baby Fausto was born on May 20, 2008 at 4:08 p.m., weighing 6 lbs 12 oz and measuring a lanky 21.5 inches. He was named for a dear friend of his daddy's, the late Fausto Alegado. Coincidentally he also shares a name with the great Italian cyclist, Fausto Coppi, il campionissimo. Incidentally, this old Latin name means "fortunate one."
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2 comments:
very cool, T-mama!
I've decided that you should raise any children I may have. You're so much more suited to it...
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