Thursday, February 19, 2009

Family Picture book

For Christmas (via Valentine's Day), my sister Beth made a special little book for Finnegan of photos of all of his family so that he can go through and continue to learn who his family is even though they're far away. I think it was a great idea! Finnegan's book is pretty large, seeing that he has several aunt and uncles and 6 cousins. Plus his two sets of grandma's and grandpas and even a set (that are not related) of great grandparents. Finnegan goes through the book at least 3 times a day, and loves to look at the photos. He can already say and identify on his own "Izzie" and "Emma". When he see's the photo of Livi, he copies her and sticks his tongue out. When we get to the page of Greyson, he points to Greyson's paci and says "Paci". He can distinguish between his Mana and Papa (my mom and dad) and Grandma and Grandpa Morgan (Ken's mom and dad). He can even tell the difference between his Great Papa Jack and his Great Grandma Louise. I'm pretty impressed. The photos have also helped him to tell the difference between Tootsie and Oreo. We do continue to work on "Mommy". He does say it more and more but when he sees me in photos, I'm always "Daddy" :) He's getting there!!

3 comments:

Jenney said...

That is such a nice gift. We have 2 Sassy brand picture books that are plastic and drool proof. They don't have many spots for pictures, but we have a few-and they all have the people photographed with the boys. I honestly think it is the only reason they know who matt's parents are.

Megan said...

That reminds me that Matthew took FOREVER to say Mama. I was so excited when he finally started saying it all on his own and now somedays he says it so much it could possibly drive me mad! But even on those days it is my favorite name to be called. Those photo books are a great idea, especially with far away family.

Kim M said...

That is a great gift. Melissa has always had a "Who Loves Baby" book for both her boys. I am sure it is why her 2 year old has never been strange with Kevin (and now his wife Rachel) when we get to visit. He has always known who they are she always talks up "we get to see ........ When visits are months apart it helps to not lose time getting "re-acquainted", he already knows who they are and immediately interacts with everyone.