Alberistics - Happy Clapper

Alby is never shy in congratulating himself.  He is fast learning when he has done something right – climbing a stair, stacking a brick or cup, placing a correct puzzle piece… and will often be congratulating himself with a hearty round of applause before his devoted on lookers have even noticed. 

As with all things Alby he picks up on things far quicker than I expect him too.  And, if recent events are anything to go by, not only does he love to applaud himself but is also happy to join in with applauding everybody else.

The first piece of evidence to support this happened two hours into the drive back to Yorkshire last night.  After Alby had fallen asleep I had forgone the nursery rhyme CD for Radio 4 and a series of lectures was just starting.  The speaker was announced, the crowd applauded and so did Trouble Monkey – pale, wide eyed and pretty much still asleep Alby’s little hands clapped together along with the radio.  Ten minutes later he was fast asleep again.

The second piece of evidence took place this morning.  I was watching the news whilst Alby charged about with his walker.  The Queen has just announced her New Year’s Honours list and the usual coverage celebrating all winners was given including Bradley Wiggins crossing the finishing line with arms raised in one of his many impressive wins of 2012.  As this was happening Alby walked towards the TV, and raised both arms in the air with a huge grin on his face. 

It didn’t stop there, each time somebody whooped or cheered or clapped Alby joined in!