1:28 – Hug Me

Turns out one really needs a video camera to capture signs.  Who knew?  Taking the lead from a couple of you, tonight’s word was “hug”, which I tried to turn into “hug me”, but Oscar refused to go there.  He did, however, latch onto “hug” within two seconds, which led to a very enjoyable hour in which it seemed like hugging was apparently something he had wanted to do a lot of.  We’re pretty touchy feely around here, so I’m hopeful that he hasn’t been feeling like I’ve been a little chintzy on the hugs.  I think tomorrow’s word will be “tickle.”

A cross section of hug (which you do by simply crossing your arms in front of your chest).  And, just to share, behind Oscar was my weekend’s project.  An attempt to organize the three million toys that have invaded Oscar’s room.  I’m quite proud of it – it was in a million pieces, which I put together all by myself.  I even decorated the his and her globes – little rhinestones for each city Oscar and Etta have visited or lived in (I just marked Addis for Etta for now).  I’m hoping theirs will be as encrusted with little jewels as my bigger globe is in my office.

February 1, 2010 - Posted by Oscar and Etta's mom | sign language