Sunday, May 08, 2011

Hold You, Cay-Cay

Lately Finn has picked up on Maggie asking to hold Carolina, and he's decided he needs to be in on that action. He says, "Hold you, Cay-Cay." At first I said no and tried to redirect him but then I thought, "Why not?!"
It's pretty funny though, because he doesn't know exactly what's required of him to hold her. I'll put her in his lap and then he'll tuck his hands in between himself and her back, as he does when he wants to cuddle. She basically can sit by herself but isn't perfect at it, so after about 30 seconds she topples over.
I've taken the liberty of photographing the process for you:
Step 1:
Put Carolina in Finn's lap on a soft landing spot, like my bed. Tell him, "Hold her with your arms like you're giving her a hug."
Step 2. He starts to loosen his grip on her.
Step 3. Falling time. Notice the placement of his hands.
Want to see it again? (PS - Isn't her smile below hysterical?! Love it.)
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
You may have noticed that the photos are a bit blurry and I think it's because I couldn't really stand completely still and be ready to catch her as she fell (although she cracked up every time she toppled over!).
He's also started doing this thing where the second she touches him he says, "Ow, Cay-Cay!" Even if she's barely touching him! He's crazy. I think they're going to have a special relationship.

2 comments:

carol said...

I believe that would count as a 4 word phrase!!! (yea Finn)So cute!

Lindsay S said...

i think that is the cutest, funniest thing! they are too adorable!