Things Simon likes:

• Looking at the mirror on the floor at the correct angle to see Mama or Papa sitting behind him.
• Putting his elbow down Mama’s shirt.
• Mirror Baby — he grins really big, then turns away and shyly buries his face in my shoulder.
• Songs about the disproportionate sizes of his belly and rear end, while on the changing table.
• Rainbow-colored toys (caterpillar, stacking cups …) and bonking rainbow colored toys.
• Falling asleep on Mama’s chest.
• Playing with Papa when he gets home from work. By that time of day, Mama is old news.
• Sleeping for 8 hours at a time at night.
• Songs involving fake sneezes. Thanks to Kirsten for discovering that one.
• Staying up late past his bedtime to play.

Things Simon hates:

• Doctors looking in his ears.
• Falling asleep in his crib (but staying asleep,  now that’s okay!)
• Not facing the action.
• Swallowing his Zantac.
• Waiting more than 20 seconds for his food.