development

Bottles are out, cups are in. Kai is slowly making this transition. And let me tell you that "spill-proof" cups are really only "spill-resistant" which actually means that they only spill a little less than a normal cup. So now Kai has cups as part of his daily routine.

Erin and I were talking today about how Kai is already learning behavior patterns that get results. When he wakes up and wants to be fed he makes a certain noise, and it gets results. Or when he wants attention he makes another noise and we're there for him. As I recognize these patterns, I try and extrapolate them into adult unconscious behavior patterns that we do to get results. Ever notice how some people complain to get attention? Or raise their voice? Some people rebel against their parents, or others try to be smart and helpful? I believe that these are all tactics that we developed as babies to get attention, and they simply mature and evolve over time into patterns and rackets that we repeat as adults.

It's fascinating to watch. I don't know how Kai's behavior patterns will evolve, but I'm sure they're going to be loud.