So-Big

Matthew went to his 9 month check up a few weeks early, turns out he is only 8 months. The results? He DOES have a sinus infection. He is TALL for his age. And he is EXTREMELY talented.

Those leaflets the doctor gives about development, etc. have a way of releasing hidden talents. For example, the flyer said, "Baby may enjoy playing games. So-Big and Pat-a-cake being favorites." Or something like that.

So we came home and played "So Big"...the rules are as follows: lift baby's arms high above head, while saying in a high, drawn out, sing song voice "SOOOO-Big". Then repeat (over and over and over and over...you get the idea). Pretty soon your baby should do this action by himself.

Matthew adds a whole new dimension. Since he thinks he is big enough to stand up all by himself, that is what he did. And here is where the TALENT comes in. He stands and then reaches his hands high above his head (in So-Big) fashion and promptly sits back down again. Knowing that he has just accomplished a great feat for a child of his age, he promptly claps for himself.

If you encourage him by repeating the words, "SOOO-BIG" and "Yay Matthew" at the appropriate intervals, he will do it over and over again.

With all his talent, it is too bad he is camera shy!