Babies

[jennyjoan]

Had to bring Maxie to vets yesterday for his annual jags. Anyway there is a local park nearby and I brought him to go to the toilet before going into vets. A mother and her son were there (park) and the little boy was simply marvellous on his wee scooter. When he got to a tiny incline he knew to put both his feet on the board and whizzed down - when I looked at him I knew he was just a baby - mother said he was 1 year and 10 months. Another lady passed by and she remarked too.

Aren't babies great - I simply love them. Haven't seen my great nephew yet since he was born and they live about 3 miles away but they are fanatic re the Covid so pictures have to do me. But I believe he is just a bundle of fun. He looks a wee character. No question just a thought.

[pat2604]

I am beginning to feel I am very much in the minority. I just don't have any desire to handle or touch babies or peep over prams. I do with puppies and kittens because they are pretty, but I don't find tiny babies pretty at all. Good job my son and wife don't appear to want any really. I really was a very touchy, feely Mum and loved him to bits and still do. My best friend has loads of grandchildren and loves them around. She tells me I would be the same if I had one. I doubt it!!

[jennyjoan]

In a kind way Pat - I find it unusual for mothers and grandmothers not to have that "maternal" sense.

But I have two friends who went on to have 2 sons but both of them said whilst they loved their sons - they could have survived without them. They "had" to get married. One at 17 and the other at 37 - the 37 year old - definitely not a maternal lady but idolised her sons. But when grandchildren arrived also didn't go crazy about them.

So I guess it's either in your nature or not.

[burlyshirley]

I too love little babies, especially around the two/three month mark when they are starting to smile that lovely, heartbreaking gummy smile. Oo I just want to pick them up and cuddle them forever !! BUT, I also love puppies and kittens in exactly the same way and love to cuddle them too, and feel their soft fur against my face.

[jennyjoan]

I just love my Maxie - he's my baby. He is lying right next to me in the computer room, never had a man look at me so adoringly or unconditionally. That'll have to do me.