"May you always see the world through the eyes of a child." ~CJ Heck
Have you ever watched a cat walk through a sunbeam on the floor? My cat can't resist it. Sydney might be running full-tilt through the living room, but the minute he steps into a sunbeam, BAM!. It's like he was shot. He drops down, stretches, and goes to sleep in the sunbeam on the floor.
Now, if you want to keep a toddler entertained for more than a few minutes, sit him down in front of a full-length mirror. Get your camera and be ready for some fun. It’s priceless.
At first peek, he was making a new friend. Then a shy smile. When the smile was returned, he grew bolder and went for a wave. Next, he turned his back, looked over his shoulder, smiled again, and stuck out his tongue.
Once the introductions were over, he made a bunch of "Can you do this?" moves. Each was copied, (of course), which brought more complicated face-pulling and body contortions.
It didn't take long before they were best friends. Then it got sillier with somersaults, jumping up and down, lifting the shirt and comparing belly buttons, and, well, try it and see for yourself.
The icing on the cake was all the giggling. I'm happy to say it was all caught on film.
My next photo project with a mirror will be Robert shaving. He makes such adorable faces ...
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