In the morning, I am often awakened by a rolling baby with a big two-toothed grin. Sometimes, Gideon even pats my face and turns my head so that I will open my eyes and look at him. It is the sweetest morning anyone could want.
Ries has an altogether different experience.
In the morning, to wake up Daddy, Gideon employs the following methods:
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1. Lean back on Mommy, with feet near Daddy’s face. Kick vigorously until he looks at me.
2. Poke my finger in his nose. See how far up it goes. Maybe I can put two in there.
3. Next, try the ear.
4. Stick my finger in my mouth, and then re-insert my finger in his ear.
5. Put my head on Mommy and then stick my stinky, full diaper in Daddy’s face until he complains of the smell.
6. Roll around.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6, until Daddy gets up.
8. Smile innocently.
It amazes me that this early babies treat their parents so different. Obviously, my small nose and ears are less fun that Daddy’s.
Gideon has also recently learned how to give zerberts. He has employed this method of making sure I am awake a couple times.
–Michelle, prefers zerberts to wet willies
Aww bless him, my little one Isaac always used to open my eyes with his fingers and kiss me to wake me up 🙂