Posted on Sunday 24 August 2008
For parents-to-be, I’ve learned a couple of important metrics: Time-Til-Trouble (TTT) and Time-Til-Fussiness (TTF). Basically, once the baby starts moving, you always have to be aware of these metrics for any given place in the house that you place them. For example, our front room has a TTT of about 15 seconds…if you set her in there, that’s about how long it could be before the fish bowl is overturned or some glass thing gets broken or she can be headed up the stairs. However, it has a relatively high TTF because, since she’s pretty much never in there, there are lots of new things to keep her attention.
By contrast, our maximum security playroom, has a TTT of virtually infinity, but the TTF can have a high variance. If she gets distracted by her toys, the TTF can be around 30 minutes. If, however, she notices you escaping through the gate, the TTF is like 5 seconds. So, for example, if you need to run to the restroom, then you have to make sure the baby is in a location with a TTT of a few minutes.
Speaking of the little lady, I posted some more pictures, including Nana’s visit, in our photo gallery.
Tags: kaelyn
Matt,
I know exactly what you are talking about with the TTT and TTF. I have such wonderful memories of time spent with you, Leigh Ann, and Kaelyn this summer. She is learning and changing so fast. The pictures were great. I loved the one where she is reading the book. I will show that one to my students. What a doll!
Love,
Nana
here are some more pics from a recent trip to the Museum of Life and Science:
http://www.mattandleighann.com/gallery/v/friends/durham_museum_2008/