My Goodness! Look at him grow. "J" is now toddling about fairly well and the only sensations to report are his continued progress towards adulthood and our maturing bond. "J" seems to have a preference to be with me at all times. Put in his own space, he quickly works his way over to me or in my general vicinty. He is communicating more, becoming more verbal, and I have been told that he will eventually, if he stays, pick up some words. I expect he will be ready to make some big decisions in the coming 10 days. I will give him free reign to choose as he pleases and will be proud of wherever he chooses to reside.
His capacity for food is prodigious and we have gone through a 4oz jar of 'Vegetable Chicken Dinner' in a little under 48 hours. He is taking more interest in his surroundings and even beginning to show interest in feeding himself - this a new development for today. I am trying to encourage him by leaving foodstuffs where he can easily reach them. However, he still is unsure and asks for feeding regularly and often (even as I type this). Additionally, I can't say that I will be too sad when he moves on to feeding himself, although I feel sure that hand feeding will continue for several more days.
He is socializing well and accepts strangers with only minor trepidation. My Grandfather suggests that I mimic his parents behavior, yet I think he will instinctually learn to behave correctly. Of course, all of this is moot if he decides to stay.
"J" is now resting comfortably near me and he is, at least, a lovely companion who would never lie or hurt me intentionally. Now that's something!
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No doubt about it,
the mountain cuckoo
is a crybaby.
~Kobayashi Issa~
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