lest you be concerned...
...I thought I'd let you know that ever since the episode which occurred the other night, every time I put Alex to bed -- whether for her nap, or to sleep at night -- she immediately pops up to sitting position, and declares:
"I'm afraid of dinosaurs. Sing me Bob Marley."
It bears noting that while she waits for my response, her expression is not unlike the one you see in this photograph.
So, you know, I think she's fine.
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Positive Reinforcement at its best! She knows exactly what to do say doesn't she. The more positive the reinforcement (and who wouldn't think being sung to by your mother isn't the BEST thing ever!!), the more often you can expect the dinosaurs the be lurking under the bed. Get to practicing your scales! You've taught her well!!!
Posted by: Q | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:18 AM
I bet your singing to her will be one of her very favorite memories when she gets older...too sweet..
Karen
xo
Posted by: Karen Rani | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:48 AM
Hahaha, I do believe you've started something here :)
Posted by: meredith | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 03:35 AM
Karen,
This little beauty of yours seems like a real hoot! I have to tell you that every time I see her face and read your posts my heart just warms. Thanks for that.
Have a wonderful weekend. It's getting cold this part of the world so please enjoy the sun for us.
Mariella
Posted by: Mariella | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 07:18 AM
That girl? Too smart! Somehow though, I don't think you'll mind this task too much. If that face was asking me for Bob Marley, I'd sing it. Hell, if that face was asking me to sing Bob Hope I'd start crooning away!
Posted by: Sara | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 07:20 AM
She has her mommy all figured out! What a cutie! I just had to sing, the *rock n roll* song in a little tykes microphone while my 4 year old son played the piano! It was more energizing than my cup of coffee! A little love every day is wonderful! :-)
Posted by: Steff | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 08:34 AM
She has a smile that could light up the world.
Posted by: cassie-b | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 09:28 AM
She is way to much fun! I think I was that way when I was little.
I had to sing Sade songs to my oldest son, when he was a baby to get him to go to sleep. To this day he still loves her. The youngest one, I had to drive around the city for 2 or 3 hours to get him to sleep. Those were the days.
Posted by: tanilan | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:25 AM
I think she's just fine too!
Posted by: maryrwise | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 01:22 PM
My daughter also knows just the right things to say to get me to sing one more bedtime song.
Posted by: Jonathon | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 07:28 PM
I don't remember how I found your site, but I've been lurking for awhile...and just wanted to come out of lurking to tell you that no matter what happens in my day, your site - the love I 'feel' here - the pictures of you and your daughter's smiles - makes me smile. Thank you. (My song to sing with my grandkids is always something Jimmy Buffett, but my daughter LOVE(d)/(s) Bob Marley!!
Posted by: Tug | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:36 PM
That is one beautiful shot!!!!!
My daughter usedtolove being sung to...
and now, when I sing alongto the radio she asksme to stop...
Posted by: Pendullum | Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:52 AM
I've been on the computer for the last 5 hours reading your blog-from start to finish. Needless to say, I feel like I've know you for years! Alex is an angel...and your photograpy is beautiful. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep reading! Peace and Blessings...
a new "fan"
Nikki
Posted by: nikki | Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:45 PM
She's winning! Toooo cute.
Posted by: tanyetta | Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 12:57 AM