[ExI] highly profitable sexual practices

[John Grigg]

MB wrote:
You've probably done the right thing. The internet is much more interactive
and
thought provoking, and I'm sure Isaac is infinitely more interesting than an
TV
program!  Also, he'll learn to amuse himself better without the
BoobTubeBabysitter.
Lego, Clay, Crayons, playing in a sandbox, helping to cook, just running
around
outdoors - all these are exciting and fun things for him to do. :)
>>>

A good point.  My nephew Luc is one of those kids who will find a "non-toy"
item and decide it is his favorite toy and worthy of much invested time.
lol  I gave my mom a sculpture of an alien Grey skull (she is a big "Coast
to Coast" paranormal AM radio talk show fan) and my nephew cannot find
enough time to closely examine every little nook and cranny of it.  We are
beginning to think he is a future medical doctor, forensics specialist, art
critic or sculptor.

I find it fascinating how some parents are so protective and yet others have
a more open approach.  Luc's mom is almost Klingon in her parenting style,
which lets Luc interact with his environment under her watchful eye with
only very limited mom and dad intervention.  He sometimes learns the hard
way, but he does learn!  This kid just learned to walk but now his mode of
travel is to go for very short sprints, lose his balance and crash into the
hardwood floor, and then instead of crying just pick himself up and keep on
doing it until he reaches his destination!  It's as if he is impatient with
his body for not developing fast enough! lol

He doesn't exhibit fear like I've seen from some other kids his age when
they are first introduced to big dogs.  But then he has not had a bad
experience with a dog yet.  He talks to them like they understand what he's
saying.

When people speak to him he actually gives them his full attention for
extended periods of time.  It can be almost eerie! lol

The pediatrician said for a boy his age he is definitely unusually big.
Considering that his mom's family (despite mom being slender) has produced
some really big guys who have played highschool and college football, we
just might have an athlete on our hands!  This is going to be so strange
(uncle and dad sure don't come from an athletic family...). lol  I suppose
I'm a proud uncle!

I think he will do just fine in this rapidly transforming and amazing world
of ours (and his).

John : )
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