Raphaela has now adopted the classic Israeli kid behaviour of the one-shoulder-shrug, though without the classic "tick" sound effect that can accompany that small act of defiance. Combined with her powerful "No," I can say that this truly represents the beginning of her independence as a person.
During bath time, she will pretend she has hurt her finger, start to wimper and present me with her hand so I can kiss it. At which point she proceeds to squeeze my nose or various areas of my face, with a big smile, thinking she has tricked me. It works every time, LOL.
Not satisfied with the toy cell phone I bought her, Raphaela loves picking up the land line phone and trying to dial out. She will hold her head to the phone and start babbling, and I see a mirror of myself. The battery -free TV remote does not fool her either, at the age of one a half she has more of a grasp on technology than I ever will.
Meal times have gotten more complicated as well; Raphaela used to politely hand me her plate and utensils when she was done eating, and now they are delivered generally via throwing to the floor. If I am to fulfill my job as a parent, I must start setting boundaries and defining acceptable actions.
That being said, she has also shown an increadibly generous and affectionate side to her. Raphaela freely distributes kisses and hugs, I often observe her talking to one of her friends at Gan, and holding his/her hand. During meals, Raphaela will make sure that I have enough food, to the point that she will hand feed me from her plate. She will offer Harry a taste as well, or put a cup next to his face so he can drink. The look on her face says that this is impotant to her, and I am glad that she has developed empathy and sharing skills.
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