Cats and other Fun Things

Did you know that Goodnight Moon is all about cats? It is when Noam reads it. On each page, he searches for the kittens. When he finds one, he points and triumphantly cries: "cat! cat!"

Outdoor adventures have a similar focus. When we see a cat, Noam stops and call to it: "Cat! cat!" When we see a dog, Noam woofs (if the dog woofs back he gets a little freaked).

For the most part, Noam doesn't touch cats or dogs. He has, however, become extremely affectionate with people and toys. He hugs Eema and Daddy (and yes, he says "dada" and no, he does NOT say mama...). His doll, which he refers to as "babeee!" gets kisses, and very gentle hugs - Noam wraps his arms around the baby, holds it to his shoulder, and gently pats its back. And of course, there are tons of hugs and lots of pats (some more gentle than others) for "Ayeah" (our next door neighbor, Ariel). They are extremely cute together!





In less fun news, the last few days have been very chilly here in Jerusalem, and we're still learning how to use the heat in our apartment. Noam woke up cold the last two mornings, so we are trying to buy him some new warm pajamas and up the heat in his room. In the meantime, he still prefers his summer hat, which has resulted in some interesting fashion statements.