A while back, I wrote about Babe-O using her little index finger to point at things while I read to her.
Well it's not just for reading anymore. Since then, that little index finger has gotten completely out of control.
She uses it to poke her food. And push buttons. And to poke me in the face. And to probe her Mom's nose.
Whenever she explores something new, she breaks out that one pointing finger on each hand to poke and prod.
It's the strangest thing. It's kind of like watching someone play eighteen holes of golf using only a putter. It' perfect when you're on the green, but a little awkward everywhere else.
I think it has something to do with Babe-O watching Mom-O work on the computer all the time. One woman's mouse-clickin' finger is another woman's go-to digit.
On the plus side, it's perfect for poking grocery store lobsters.
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So true!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis cracked me up. I just found your blog and its great.
@ashley
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading. Glad you like it.
And please keep the comments coming!
The pointing finger just found eyes at our house.
ReplyDeleteI never thought it might be from watching computer use. That's an excellent idea (and the pointing fingers do come out when he gets near the keyboard).
@jude
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of computers, Babe-O has an uncanny ability to wreak all sorts of havoc by pushing one or two strategic keys at the wrong time. She can get from Microsoft Word to the blue screen of death in three keystrokes or less.