Independence

Nathan is an independent boy, he plays by himself and can be left alone for a good amount of time. Sometimes I miss him and go over to hug him for a while before 'releasing' him to play in his own whole of toys and friends once again. As such, I would be able to read the bible, check mails, and have my meals. I think the problem is me. I simply couldn't leave let him be alone too long, I would want to go to him, in fact, I feel 'bad' about it, thought that he might feel neglected? So I would take a story book and try to have him with me to read along, which is often too impossible a task, no longer than 5-10mins. Or I would pick up a toy and try to 'play' with him, but he seems happier to be in his own world, crawling to places, touching corners, pulling things down, throwing about.

Now that he is more able, he is even more active. He has explored every room, even to the kitchen. The fan has was pushed down, drawer knob pulled out, and wire cords entangled, all thanks to him. He does have a pair of strong hands. Sometimes he pinched me so hard I thought I'd be bruised.

These days he likes to walk too with his hands held on to my fingers. But he's still taking 'elephant' steps, very unstable, but determined to get to places that way.