Research results demonstrate that the first-born children are more likely to conform, while the second-borns
appear to be more independent, rebellious and adventurous. Second born children
are competitors. Though these traits of character vividly appear in the
adolescent phase, Andrew being only 2 month old appears to be very independent.
He can easily play on his own for some 20 min. If someone is nearby and he hears
or sees smb, he can extend his independent playing time even for an hour unless
he feels uncomfortable (e.g. wants to eat, to sleep).
With Maria we made
a toy for Andrew that he can entertain himself, while we are cooking or running
around. A branch of a pine-tree we adjusted to the part of musical mobile. To
the branch we attached the strings with „handmade” sun, clouds, and „sky” with
white and black stars (juice packs filled with rice and beans). So, when
Andrew pulls the ribbon, this „construction” moves and makes a sound. Later, we
added some bells for the better sound. 
The toy works perfectly and Andrew is
very much excited about it. Excitement makes him move again, which moves the
toy. This turns into an endless excitement and playing, but at a certain point of
time he gets tired and one should help Andrew to stop it. In the beginning the
movements were rather chaotic, but with time passing, Andrew started to realize dependence of the bells ringing and clouds and sun dancing on his movements. So, now he moves intentionally if he want his entertainment centre to move and sound for him.
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