Shoes:I hunted all over the house to no avail looking for Norah's shoes. All I could find were the left shoes from two pairs (one pink, one green). I was incredibly frustrated as I had searched the house high and low in an attempt to discover where Norah had put them. Normally she is very good about putting her shoes away and when we ask her to go get her shoes, she always brings a complete set. Much to our frustration and despite countless minutes searching, one half of two pairs of shoes remained MIA.
Then Jeff noticed Norah rummaging through Justin's room, heard his dresser drawer open, and discovered that she had obediently put her shoes away- They were in the right drawer, but in the wrong room. I guess that's what we get for buying matching bedroom sets for the kids.
The Great Outdoors:
Norah has known about doors for a while now, but they have become somewhat of an obsession. Few things will catch her attention like the sight or sound of a door opening. Doors are her ticket to freedom or discovery. Norah will gladly go on a field trip with anyone leaving our house enjoying her freedom. Jeff hasn't finished childproofing all the cabinets in the house, so they give her plenty of opportunities for discovery.
Trouble:
It's really funny how Norah will change direction in mid act. During her many adventures, trying to get out a door, open a cabinet, or wedge herself into the refrigerator while we're trying to begin meal preparations, we will often have to interrupt Norah. She is very determined, but she will often decide it's just not worth the fight. She will gladly stop trying to fish things out of the fridge, pantry, or whatever, provided you do the right thing and at least let her shut the door. Then everyone walks away happy. That is, until your back is turned and she has covertly returned to the scene of the crime.
Climbing:
Climbing has become a new favorite activity in our household, the higher up and more precarious the position the better. I think Norah has taken several years off of both our lives as a result of her new developmental milestone. Nothing is considered off limits, and the best time to climb is when Mommy is trying to feed Justin.
Climbing has become a new favorite activity in our household, the higher up and more precarious the position the better. I think Norah has taken several years off of both our lives as a result of her new developmental milestone. Nothing is considered off limits, and the best time to climb is when Mommy is trying to feed Justin.
a. Valuables/ breakables kept lower than 18" from the floor shall become property of Norah Grace at her discretion.
b. Valuables/ breakables you intend to keep must be kept at a minimum height of 24" - 30" off the floor, with a 24" setback from any edge. She has long arms and boundless determination Only one coffee table in our house has so much as two square feet that comply, and that area will shrink and disappear in the upcoming weeks as she has learned to climb the couches and chairs. It's only a matter of time before she learns to bridge over to the coffee table.
c. Valuables/breakables kept at heights between 30"-36" must be setback 4" minimum from an edge. The outermost 4" of all counter tops should now be considered "in play." She will spot a remote control or some other wonderful prize on the counter top from the other side of the room, keep her eye on it as she gets as close to the counter as possible, stand on tip-toes and accurately reach an item despite not being able to see it, retrieve it and beat a hasty retreat with her new "toy". Keep in mind that she is very industrious. If the items she wants is sitting out of reach on a piece of paper within her reach, she will pull the paper until the object of her desire falls to her waiting little paws and the race is on.
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