Movement mat time has really become quite fun as of late. Finn has been tracking a little rattle from side to side, lifting his head, and doing a lot of smiling and (perhaps?) cooing. That is, until he decides that he's hungry. In which case he lets us know pretty efficiently (and loudly, I might add).

The other day Finn met his first friend, our neighbors' little boy who is seven months old. Can I just say that, within the span of a mere six months and one week, babies sure know how to pack on some head girth? I mean, really - heads are almost comically large by the time they reach five months. No wonder tummy time is so important. Babies need to have body builder necks in order to hold those things up and control them.

Fascinating, the growth and development of the human brain. I'm interested to know if anyone has read Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. Would you recommend it? I'm also considering checking out the DVD "Bringing Out The Brilliance in Your Infant" (although I can't stand the title - it evokes that weird over-emphasis on getting ahead academically, instead of the real goal of Montessori which is to help children grow into happy, well-adjusted adults). What's the word on the street? It seems like it might have some good ideas for activities to do at home with very young children. Since I'm not trained as a 0-3 Montessorian, I'm still trying to keep one step ahead of the game here regarding Finn. Until I happen upon the Rosetta Stone of baby development, I'll just keep on doing what my Montessori training did prepare me to do: observe quietly.