Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Different Paths

I have been noticing lately that Lucas interacts with Marc and I very differently. Last night, Lucas and I got home before Marc, which typically happens. I got us settled and started dinner. Lucas started to entertain himself and was fine. I talked with him and we laughed about how silly Jeff was acting. When Marc got home, Lucas immediately held up his hands and wanted to be held. He would not be content unless Marc was completely engaged with him. I think Marc is starting to get a bit frustrated by it but I have told him a number of times that he can't give into Lucas all the time. I see this a lot, especially on Saturdays when Lucas and I are alone. He was fine playing on the floor before Marc arrived last night. This morning Lucas started to get fussy after Marc put him in the high chair to eat. I heard him from upstairs where I was getting ready for work. I could hear Marc's tone changing as he tried to reason with Lucas. At one point Marc came upstairs and said, "He is just mad." I said, "You are right and we need to ignore his behavior or else he will continue to act this way." I just hope that Marc starts to really see how he is behaving with Lucas.

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