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<div>You've probably done the right thing. The internet is much more interactive and<br>thought provoking, and I'm sure Isaac is infinitely more interesting than an TV<br>program! Also, he'll learn to amuse himself better without the BoobTubeBabysitter.<br>
Lego, Clay, Crayons, playing in a sandbox, helping to cook, just running around<br>outdoors - all these are exciting and fun things for him to do. :)<br>>>></div>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>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 </div>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>When people speak to him he actually gives them his full attention for extended periods of time. It can be almost eerie! lol</div>
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<div>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!</div>
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<div>I think he will do just fine in this rapidly transforming and amazing world of ours (and his). </div>
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<div>John : ) </div>
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