On the way to work this morning, I was thinking about all of Cal’s interesting quirks. Some of them can be chalked up to being a baby, but Cal has definitely made them all his own.
One thing Shaun and I have noticed is when he conks out, Cal’s perfectly round head tilts to the right side. Interesting … does this mean he’s right-handed?
Another Cal-ism is the funny noises. I’m sure most small humans make similar sounds, but the rate of Cal’s sighing, chirping, squeaking, and grunting is probably unequaled. He has been making a range of sounds, and entertaining us continuously, since day one.
Cal also has a charming way of exploding into smiles that hang before you, like a picture on a wall. For an instant, the world is perfect.
Another thing of note is how time of day can dictate his moods. He routinely gets out of bed on the right side, I mean this kid is watching and smiling at everything in the morning. You can see new synapses tunneling in his brain in this hyper alert state; I wish I could achieve this Buddha-like blend of happiness and awareness. Babies have so much to teach us!
As a mother, I had no idea how much I would feel like a scientist around my own child. I love observing him and am fascinated by his every quirk and development. Even though babies are mini humans, their innocence and rate of learning makes them so interesting and unique.
I hope you’re so lucky to witness some of these Cal-isms for yourself!
