For the first time in about six weeks I socialised today.
Went to see my son and daughter-in-law and their three kids; one 2.5 year old girl plus nine month old twin boys.
Other than medical appointments I've stayed at home during the pandemic lockdown. I cannot say I've been bothered by this quarantine. When not working I've always liked being at home. However, I have missed seeing my son and his family.
When children are this young six weeks is a long time and their progress and development over that time can be huge.
The last time I physically saw the twins they had just started movement other than in the prone position. Now they're like a couple of scuttling cockroaches and within a short time of standing. The vocalisations too are more pronounced. And they're eating solid food now although still having mum's milk. Watching them sitting side-by-side in their high-chairs straining and shouting for their dinner was hilarious. My granddaughter was much the same physically, although more co-ordinated in her movement, but her obvious changes were increased vocabulary, more coherent speech and many more copying of her mum's phrases and postures. It's endearingly amusing seeing a not-quite three year old walk into the room, put her little hands on her hips and announce or query. You can here her mum so clearly.
Children are a source of huge amusement at times and while it lasts you have to love it.
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