Work Those Abs

In the world of babies there are many things that are different than the adult world. For example, the phrase "back to sleep". For adults this would refer to times like, "The dog howled at top volume when the paper was delivered. Then I tried to go "back to sleep" for a bit before getting up for work." For babies, this is the all too critical position that we as adults are supposed to lay them in for slumber. Sleeping on their back is supposed to help prevent SIDS. It does, however, have some side effects, namely possible bald spots from rubbing baby head around on mattress, "flat head", and instant waking upon transfer to back sleeping from snuggly, stomach sleeping on warm parent or visiting adult. To help reduce these side effects it is recommended that parents give their babies plenty of "Tummy Time" while they are awake. This consists of laying Mason on his belly to help him build up his strength. Typically, Mason enjoys getting his exercise and apparently, would like to have it more often. One day in the not so distant past, Mason and I went to his room to choose an outfit for the day. I laid him on his back in his crib to "play" while I gathered his duds. I turned around moments later to discover that I obviously was slacking on giving him his tummy time, for he had rolled over all on his own. So far this has been a one time show, but I know he is just saving it up for the right momment to impress us again with his strength and finesse. To help celebrate this accomplishment I will share with you a little Tum-Time montage.