I don't think I've ever mentioned this on here, but up until about a month and a half ago, Derek and I would take turns joining Drew in the water for his bath. It started out of necessity as our bath is super high and leaning over was not the most comfortable. And then it became a way to keep Drew IN the tub. (He wasn't too fond of being in there by himself.)
After our vacation to Sanibel, it just happened to be a nice transition period for him to bathe alone. We didn't get in with him at the cottage and he had so much entertainment that I think he realized it was A-Ok to fly solo.
He still fusses for about 5 seconds right when you put him in, but once he's sprayed by his water froggy or sees his boat, all is well in the world.




Love that little water frog! Where did you get it??
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute! I think it's about time we get more bath toys for Chloe. Have any favorites to suggest?
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah - I hope you didn't take my comment the wrong way. I see you changed your post a bit. I was just genuinely curious. It's interesting to me how something is so normal to one set of parents but it would never even have occurred to another. Neither way is wrong - just different! I wonder how much of my parenting is a reflection of my own childhood, you know? Also, I have no idea how my husband's feelings on it will change as Stella ages. That was part of why I asked - I was just wondering if there was an age where it felt right to start wearing suits. Parenthood...we are always learning. :)
ReplyDeleteDesiree - BRU! Love it and I'm sure Marcus will too! Stephanie - he loves water stacking cups and little toys that you can wind up! Chloe is always so happy though that I'm sure anything would entertain her! Josey - I removed those words because I shouldn't put "of course" to lead readers to think I judge otherwise. My reason is 2 fold- A) we are constantly facetiming or skyping or snapping pictures and didn't want to be in the nude. :) B) our little guy is extremely curious and at the age where he wants to touch everything and we dont feel comfortable having our genitals right in front of him. When he was younger, sure, but not at this age. Personal preference!
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