Friday, May 27, 2005
Statics rather than dynamics.
Sadie is being particularly amusing at the moment, in a watch the baby learn in such weird chunks sort of way. For example, she’s getting quite good at standing. It is so entirely strange to look over and see her just standing there. But despite being a skillful cruiser, she hasn’t shown any interest at all in walking. After watching her stand for a bit tonight, I have a theory about this. When she’s standing without holding on to anything, she curls her toes up really tight, to the point where her entire foot looks distorted. As far as I can tell, she’s convinced that this is what is holding her upright. I’m pretty sure she thinks if she relinquishes the toe grip long enough to take a step, gravity will get her.
‘Course, she and gravity have a history, so I can’t hardly blame her. 