bath time is fun again

Grab your rain gear and read on to learn about bath time with Baby Jude. Its such a typical example of life at this age.

bathing beau

First of all its about Mess. Splash the water, squeal, and pour the water around the tub. Jude wants to see how much water he can move around. That seems to be the way he approaches playing with most of his toys, and unfortunately for Kara, its also the way he now approaches the neighbors' muddy garden bed and mud puddles of all size.

go water go

Secondly, baths are about smiles and laughter. Jude enjoys smiling at everyone he meets and having a good time playing.

Finally, baths are about asserting his opinion. Jude went through two weeks where he refused to sit down in the bathtub. He would through a complete fit if we tried to sit him in the water he normally loves. We resorted to quick dumps of water and quick shampoos of his hair while holding his hand or side with our free hand.
These bath time tantrums are good examples of Mister Jude in his terrible twos (which actually run from 18 months I'm told). Many activities now must be completed in a certain mysterious toddler order, or they provoke screams, stamping feet, or frustrated cries. Lord help us make it until he's three.

my way or the dry way