So after extensive research on the matter - and understand, I'm still working on this hypothesis - I've discovered that unlike agitated or unruly dogs, you can't just give your daughter a treat to shut her up...it seems babies require a bit more subtlety and patience with their care.
It was at about 2:38 AM a few nights ago, while sweet little Paisley Grace screamed baby curse words at me, when the futility of my child care philosophy exploded in a fury of tears, screaming and poop.
Previously, the basis of my baby care understanding was:
1. If baby is crying, then baby must want a treat (aka 'boob')
Therefore, wake wife and give baby a treat.
2. If a treat doesn't work, then wrap baby up like a burrito.
3. If burritofied baby continues to cry, then emit white noise from mouth in baby's ear .
4. If shushed, baby-burrito still cries then stuff pacifier in baby's mouth.
Unfortunately, I never considered what would happen if, after reaching item 4, baby continued to cry.
It seems this parenting thing is going to be slightly more complicated than previously thought. I wonder what Harvey Karp would do...?
And now for some more pictures (click on either to see whole set)
...and some boring home videos that only an in-law would love:
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