Archive for the 'video' Category

Looking at the world from 2 feet high

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, I handed Piper our little handheld digital video camera, just to see what would happen. Here’s the resulting video – shows promise, methinks. (Should I consult with Crittercam about how to attach the camera to her head, next time?) It’s clear that she’s really enamored of the start-stop button, so [...]

Putting the ‘loco’ in ‘locomotion’

Monday, June 7th, 2010

After a lot of agita over Piper’s seeming indifference to ever moving from the spots where we place her, she’s finally decided that there are a few things worth scooting for. Namely, a closed bottle of leftover seltzer. Who are we to judge? Admittedly, her movement technique has a bit of the “harbor-seal-galumphing-on-dry-land” about it, [...]

Nap / Not Nap

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

For anyone having problems identifying these behaviors in the wild: a short primer. This is what a napping child looks like: This is what a “napping” child looks like:

That’s Not a Trick

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009