No evil-universe goatee, though.

[arib]

RAB is starting to notice that there are people in the mirror. This started last week at my grandmother's house, when I noticed that she was making eye contact with my reflection, and seems to have carried over until today*.

She seems much more comfortable with Abba-in-the-mirror than with baby-in-the-mirror, but started smiling at her reflection a little bit, after some encouraging.

It was lots of fun, and made up for my feeling like I was neglecting her by leaving her in daycare all day.



*Given that we spent the rest of last week in a shiva house, where the mirrors are traditionally covered over, we couldn't really play with it much when we were in Toronto.

Comments

[penmage.livejournal.com]

Eliora LOVES the baby in the mirror game. When she is cranky, a quick trip to the mirror can sometimes cheer her up right quick.

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

Muffin and Squeaker like mirrors. They were confused at first because the baby in the mirror didn't look like the baby they were used to seeing, but they got over that eventually.

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

Aww.

Can I be obnoxious and ask how come mirrors are covered? I've heard of that but don't know the reason behind it.

[arib.livejournal.com]

If I recall correctly, it's to draw the mourner's focus inward, and not distract them with their outward appearance. I may be wrong, though.

[arib.livejournal.com]

Also, that's not obnoxious at all...

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

Well, obnoxious in that I could have looked it up for myself, but easier and lazier to just ask you. :p Thank you for answering!

babies in mirror

[agent220.livejournal.com]

My baby had separation anxiety when she would see me in the mirror. I was too far. She was 3 months old! At least she enjoys seeing Abba in the mirror :)

Leah N