Chatty crosses her legs at the ankles all the time, even in her sleep. She even did it in the ICN when she was a two-pound preemie. Her shortened name is Alex, too. They must be body-part crossers.
Hi Betsy, I think he's making a wish.. aren't little peoples fingers just the best.. they can tell so many stories.. I'm glad you enjoyed the yard today. Darling we could have 2 more months of winter here as well..but I'm certainly ready for green..lol. Hope you're having a super day.. hugs ~lynne~
I think it's neat. It could be very comforting to him. I somehow find myself putting my thumb between my index finger and middle finger. My daughter does it too and I even have baby pictures of her doing it. Kind of strange, but I do think it must be comforting in some subconscious way. Alex does have nice long fingers. I love your posts.
Nanatrish has the same habit as me, which is putting my thumb exactly as she describes. I am struck by the beauty of your son's hands, ah youth with all its collagen making skin so soft and smooth. For the rest of us, its constant slathering on of hand lotion!
Betsy I wanted to say what a great tip to nuke your plates before eating hot food. I am going to try that as I dislike my food getting cold before I'm done. Corn niblets especially seem to cool down too fast. By the way, I wonder if the same principle would work with my mug of morning coffee...wouldn't it be great to have the last drop as piping hot as the first? I wonder if it would make the handle too hot to hold though. I'll experiment and get back to you on this....Thanks again for the suggestion.
Lavinia ~ oh yes..the hand lotion! I've been better about it this winter and can really tell a difference!
I'm glad you liked the hot dinner plate tip. Yes, I think you could do it with your coffee mug! Sometimes I just fill my mug with hot tap water and let it sit a minute to warm it before filling it with tea or coffee. That way the handle wouldn't get hot it your mug conducts heat too much.
My ex-mother-in-law cooked in Palm Beach back in the 50's and 60's. She used to always turn on the oven or leave it on after cooking and she'd put the plates in the oven so they could keep the food warm. I hadn't thought of that in years. I think if you run hot hot water over your coffee cup it warms up the whole cup, but doesn't make the handle too hot.
I think that is very sweet - who knows what it means in his mind ... of course, maybe nothing, but maybe he IS making a wish, or maybe it's a good luck charm. I like it! Susan
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Alex has a funny little mannerism of crossing his fingers.
It is cute.
ReplyDeleteChatty crosses her legs at the ankles all the time, even in her sleep. She even did it in the ICN when she was a two-pound preemie. Her shortened name is Alex, too. They must be body-part crossers.
ReplyDeleteI left you a question about your syrup...wanted to make sure you didn't miss it...
ReplyDeleteKayren ~ maybe it's the X in their names? ha-ha
ReplyDeleteI think he is making a wish. And it is very cute. And comforting as well,;)
ReplyDeletei think it's a promise sign like cross my heart. a promise of all the love, inspiration and hopel he brings to your lives. take care!
ReplyDeleteJulie ~ oh, I love that!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Alex has long, graceful fingers too.
ReplyDeleteWhatever he is doing, it is so sweet. It has to be a good thing. Just enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt is very cold here, hope you are all warm.
Hugs~~~ Leslie
I sat here and tried to easily cross my fingers and mine do not do it without a little work. He is QUITE talented!
ReplyDeleteI love the X in the name thing...cute.
Hi Betsy, I think he's making a wish.. aren't little peoples fingers just the best.. they can tell so many stories.. I'm glad you enjoyed the yard today. Darling we could have 2 more months of winter here as well..but I'm certainly ready for green..lol. Hope you're having a super day.. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteThat is sweet.
ReplyDeleteThat is way too cute. I love it!
ReplyDeleteCute. Very. I love how you notice the small things and celebrate. you are amazing. your boys are very blessed to have such a great mom.
ReplyDeleteI think it's neat. It could be very comforting to him. I somehow find myself putting my thumb between my index finger and middle finger. My daughter does it too and I even have baby pictures of her doing it. Kind of strange, but I do think it must be comforting in some subconscious way. Alex does have nice long fingers. I love your posts.
ReplyDeleteIt is cute! Great that you captured it in photo form!
ReplyDeleteNanatrish has the same habit as me, which is putting my thumb exactly as she describes. I am struck by the beauty of your son's hands, ah youth with all its collagen making skin so soft and smooth. For the rest of us, its constant slathering on of hand lotion!
ReplyDeleteBetsy I wanted to say what a great tip to nuke your plates before eating hot food. I am going to try that as I dislike my food getting cold before I'm done. Corn niblets especially seem to cool down too fast. By the way, I wonder if the same principle would work with my mug of morning coffee...wouldn't it be great to have the last drop as piping hot as the first? I wonder if it would make the handle too hot to hold though. I'll experiment and get back to you on this....Thanks again for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLavinia ~ oh yes..the hand lotion! I've been better about it this winter and can really tell a difference!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the hot dinner plate tip. Yes, I think you could do it with your coffee mug! Sometimes I just fill my mug with hot tap water and let it sit a minute to warm it before filling it with tea or coffee. That way the handle wouldn't get hot it your mug conducts heat too much.
Stay warm!
Little things like this make being a mother worth it on the bad days doesn't it? I love his sweet fingers.
ReplyDeleteMy ex-mother-in-law cooked in Palm Beach back in the 50's and 60's. She used to always turn on the oven or leave it on after cooking and she'd put the plates in the oven so they could keep the food warm. I hadn't thought of that in years. I think if you run hot hot water over your coffee cup it warms up the whole cup, but doesn't make the handle too hot.
ReplyDeleteI think that is very sweet - who knows what it means in his mind ... of course, maybe nothing, but maybe he IS making a wish, or maybe it's a good luck charm. I like it!
ReplyDeleteSusan