Over thanksgiving, I listened to arguments against the ever-so-popular social networking sites like Facebook.
"Privacy", "replaces genuine relationship", "permanence" were the cons discussed as to why these individuals refuse to participate.
Yes, the one-sentence blurbs of twitter and Facebook might be pithy statements. However, the opportunity to connect to friends, family, and associates at one's own schedule has many positive features that are worth being considered.
I have found true community with many of my "facebook" peers. I have friends (and family), most of whom live in different states, but they have similar parenting scenarios as myself. It is refreshing to read that we aren't the only ones experiencing certain adventures of life.
Example: Just the other day, I discovered shampoo in my fridge. Of course, this is the sort of entertainment that can be communicated in one sentence, that I updated my status with. It was refreshing to hear that other people have had similar experiences (such as finding cream in a cubbard instead of the fridge) brought out by children "help"ing put groceries away.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Adventures of Sitting Up
When our five-month old Baby learned to sit up from a lying position, it was fun - there are so many toys that a five-month old can hold and play! A baby, sitting-up in the middle of the floor, gets much more social interaction with older siblings than before this novelty surfaced.
Now that this skill is practiced and perfected, a new adventure has begun: falling asleep! Since Baby can sit up when put down, baby doesn't stay lying down for long. And, when baby sits up, it is MUCH harder to fall asleep.
As a mom, I know that "this too shall pass". However, it is tragic to watch a baby crying - because "someone" keeps enforcing a sitting position - but baby is tired and wants to sleep! Since I know the different cries, the "I'm tired and want to sleep and I can't figure out why I can't go to sleep' cry mandates that I reluctantly watch the trauma unfold.
After many many attempts to lie down, sit up, lie down, fuss, fuss ... the baby falls asleep.
Unwanted consequence: the drama has put mama in a tired state too! What happened to baby just falling alseep and mama catching up on work before mama's bedtime?
Now that this skill is practiced and perfected, a new adventure has begun: falling asleep! Since Baby can sit up when put down, baby doesn't stay lying down for long. And, when baby sits up, it is MUCH harder to fall asleep.
As a mom, I know that "this too shall pass". However, it is tragic to watch a baby crying - because "someone" keeps enforcing a sitting position - but baby is tired and wants to sleep! Since I know the different cries, the "I'm tired and want to sleep and I can't figure out why I can't go to sleep' cry mandates that I reluctantly watch the trauma unfold.
After many many attempts to lie down, sit up, lie down, fuss, fuss ... the baby falls asleep.
Unwanted consequence: the drama has put mama in a tired state too! What happened to baby just falling alseep and mama catching up on work before mama's bedtime?
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