I looked a little closer at the two kids. Emerson is sucking her thumb. Now think back on what you know about kids who are too old to be sucking on their thumbs. She is 2. Does it mean they're under stress? Does it mean bad parenting? Use that knowledge to guide your thinking or discussions with others.
Why are the girls dressed so differently? Didn't they come from the same place? Sis-in-law took them to her house before the birth tub was filled. For a possible sleepover. Ruby is dressed for bed; Emerson is not.
This looks like a family photo. JA a looks like a proud papa. Where is Ben, the husband? Why isn't his photo included with his family? Who took the pictures?
Why are Ruby's pj bottoms so droopy? Where are JA's hands?
Look at the photo where 2-yr old Emerson is holding the baby. Look at those bags under her eyes. Poor baby. What else is going on in this picture? Who is she looking at? Who's hand is in the pic? She doesn't look excited to hold the new baby. Why might this be the case?
Read the story again. Pay special attention to the people mentioned in the story. Have we identified all the players? Let me get you started...has anyone noticed the reference to Ruby's Godfather SKIP in the story!!! He brought firewood. Could JP be Ruby's godfather? Was he present at this birth too?
Is ja mentioned in the story itself or Just the photo? Does anyone have access to the entire story? Who is SKIP? Skippy perhaps??? Who is Susan? Is she a godmother too?
I have 4 kids and don't think a two year old sucking their thumb is that unusual. Especially I'm a stressful situation or when tired. (not saying there isn't weirdness going on overall)
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Littleredcorvette ago
It had been posted here in the early days.
It's good to get it out again.
I looked a little closer at the two kids. Emerson is sucking her thumb. Now think back on what you know about kids who are too old to be sucking on their thumbs. She is 2. Does it mean they're under stress? Does it mean bad parenting? Use that knowledge to guide your thinking or discussions with others.
Why are the girls dressed so differently? Didn't they come from the same place? Sis-in-law took them to her house before the birth tub was filled. For a possible sleepover. Ruby is dressed for bed; Emerson is not.
This looks like a family photo. JA a looks like a proud papa. Where is Ben, the husband? Why isn't his photo included with his family? Who took the pictures?
Why are Ruby's pj bottoms so droopy? Where are JA's hands?
Look at the photo where 2-yr old Emerson is holding the baby. Look at those bags under her eyes. Poor baby. What else is going on in this picture? Who is she looking at? Who's hand is in the pic? She doesn't look excited to hold the new baby. Why might this be the case?
Read the story again. Pay special attention to the people mentioned in the story. Have we identified all the players? Let me get you started...has anyone noticed the reference to Ruby's Godfather SKIP in the story!!! He brought firewood. Could JP be Ruby's godfather? Was he present at this birth too?
Is ja mentioned in the story itself or Just the photo? Does anyone have access to the entire story? Who is SKIP? Skippy perhaps??? Who is Susan? Is she a godmother too?
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vintagedaisy ago
I have 4 kids and don't think a two year old sucking their thumb is that unusual. Especially I'm a stressful situation or when tired. (not saying there isn't weirdness going on overall)
Littleredcorvette ago
That's why is appears weird to some but not to others. Your personal lens and experience shapes your view.
My daughter never did suck her thumb so I don't have that lens of perspective.
Mostly I've heard mother in law tales and advice about it given to others. Because every mil "knows" how to fix it lol