Week 24

This was quite the tiring week. First Dad had me start a workout program so I can continue to grow big and strong. How do you like my exercise ball? I think it's quite tasty! Momma and Dad continued their trend of introducing me to new foods this weekend too. Not only did I get to have some carrots, but I started eating butternut squash. Regardless of how it tastes, I do think its quite fun to eat. I promise I do manage to actually get some of it in meA massive warm front came in over the weekend, and the temperature soared into the high 70's. It was so nice out, that we all went to the park for several hours. After playing Tazz a bit, we walked down to the playground at 45th ave. While Tazz was on break, Mom and Dad took turns teaching me new things.
First, Dad taught me how to properly react when someone tries to take a posed picture. Mom thought it was really cute, but hopes that I don't do this every time

Then, Momma taught me how to sit in the baby swing. I decided that was worth a smile even though I knew the camera was on.

After all of that excitement, I decided it was time for a nice little nap. I got to spend some nice cuddle time in the big bed all by myself (don't worry...I was supervised). I can't wait until I'm old enough to sleep like this all of the time!
Talk to you all next week :-)

Surprises

This weekend was full of wonderful surprises. First, after an extended work trip, Momma showed up in the middle of the day on Thursday. I was so happyI even cut short my nap time so that I could say hi.
To make things even better, she brought Nanny with her for the weekend. Let me tell you, I had no lack of cuddle time this weekend :-)
Nanny was sure to care for Tazz too - here she is reading us both a story.

As if it weren't enough that everyone was here, Momma and Nanny took me to Babies R Us again, and brought me home a gift. The excitement was almost too much for me, but I managed to compose myself just enough to give my new Jumparoo a test run. Good stuff!
You would think that would be enough for one weekend - but not in this household. Next up, Momma and Daddy decided it was time for me to tast some new foods. They gave me something called Sweet Potato. I had to check it out first to make sure it looked ok

Luckily for them, it did pass inspection, and I've been happily eating it ever since. They tell me that tomorrow I get to try Carrots. I hope they are as yummy!
This weekend I also started working on sleeping flat in my crib at night - no more moses basket for this growing boy! I'm still getting used to all of the freedom it gives me, but I do find it pretty cool that I can turn my mobile on and off in the middle of the night. I'm not sure Daddy is as appreciative of that one though. No worries, I'll be back to sleeping through the full night soon enough.

Talk to you all next week :-)

Holy Movement Batman!!

This past week has been a big one! Unfortunately Mama was stuck in New Jersey working for the weekend, so that left Dad all alone to take care of me and Tazz. All in all he did a pretty good job - we took adventures to Babies R Us, the Dog Park, over to see my friend Natalie (and Tyler and Julie of course!), and even ran Tazz in Agility on Sunday.

All that activity inspired me to start working harder on my own movements - plus I want to have all sorts of new tricks for Momma when she comes home in a couple of days.

First, I showed Dad what he was in for, by scooting around in my crib while he took a shower on Saturday morning. You really don't think he left me in this position do you?
Next, throughout the weekend, I also demonstrated that I've discovered I have these things called feet at the end of my legs! I don't quite know what they are for yet, but I'm having fun checking them out every now and then. Never know when I might need them.
I'm sure to share some of my new skills with big Sis Tazz too. She's still getting used to the fact that I can grab her when she comes in for a kiss. It really took her by surprise the time I snagged her tongue :-)
I saved the best of my tricks for Sunday and Monday though. I finally managed to roll all the way over from my back to my tummy for the first time....and the second time....and the third time. Its really quite fun, though I'm not always so happy once I get there as I don't know what to do. But I'm working on that too....

I amazed Dad on Sunday evening. Lucky for all of us that he happened to be taking a video of me at the time - you all know how rare it is for Dad to use the camera - but I'm helping him learn. This is a short clip from a three minute video he took. It won't be long before I'm chasing Tazz down the hall..

Check back next week for my new adventures. Same bat day, same bat blog.

5 Months Old!

Today I turned 5 months old! Its hard to believe how quickly time has gone by isn't it? By momma and dad's unofficial measurements, I've grown to an amazing 24.5 inches tall, and nearly 16.5 pounds. Leading up to my big day, we had a nice family weekend in the city. We started out by spending a few hours in the park on Friday. I spent some quality time chillin' on the grass. Dig those crazy shades :-)

On Saturday we finally made a return to the beach over at Chrissy Field. It had been way too long since we got to do that. A nice person on the beach volunteered to take a family photo of us, and even dad agreed it was ok.

Tazz had her usual fun chasing the ball and frisbee up and down the beach. Hopefully some day she'll show me how to swim as well as she can. Look at her charge right in without any fear!

While big sis was hard at play, I took a little more time to relax and provide momma some good photo ops. I think she did pretty well with this one, don't you?
To cap of the big day, dad decided it was time I start learning to sleep out of my swaddle blanket, and in a sleep sack. We're giving it a try tonight - so wish him luck! He wasn't brave enough to take a photo of me in it yet as he didn't want to wake me... but I'm sure if it works out, there will be one to see before too long

Talk to you all next week!

Irish Eyes and Grandma!

I've spent a big part of this past week working out. I'm getting really strong! See how far I can pull the turtle head towards me! Soon I'll be able to hold it in position long enough to chew on that tasty looking head.
Momma and Dad also started teaching me how to spell. Can you tell what letter I am?
I got a big surprise on Saturday. Momma and Dad took me to the airport. I figured that we were just taking momma to work again, but surprise, surprise... Grandma showed up! I was so excited to see her. We've spent lots of time playing and feeding. I think she's quite taken with me, how about you?
This week I also figured that it was only fair that sine Tazz is so interested in all of my toys, I would start trying to get ahold of hers. She wasn't so sure about sharing with me, but we're going to work on it.
Well, after a fun filled week, Monday rolled around again - and guess what? It's St. Patricks Day. That's one of my favorite new holidays. Dad decked me out in my St. Paddy's Day outfit (which I wore until I got it a little too wet.) I was quite happy in it, though I must admit I was a little worried after Dad put me in it, and then said he was having a bowl of Lucky Charms for breakfast. Luckily he just meant the cereal, and not me!
Until next week, Keep those Irish (and other) Eyes smilin!

More New Tricks

This past week was Momma's first week back to work. She went to a magical place called New Jersey. Dad said she flew on an airplane to get there - boy was I jealous. When Momma got home on Thursday we spent a lot of time cuddling and staring lovingly into each other's eyes.

I didn't let mom's travels slow me down though. I had to keep learning new things so I could impress her when she got back. I think her favorite was that I can now make real giggles. It's pretty easy when everyone around me is so funny!
Dad tried to teach me about something called "teeth". He says I'll have them soon. I found a much better use for the book though, don't you think? Daddy just laughed at how appropriate it seemed...
I pulled one of my newest tricks when Dad wasn't looking. After putting me down on my playmat with my head in the center, he left the room for a few minutes. When he came back, here is how he found me. I'm not telling how I did it!

He did get to catch me in the act though a few days later. It seems that when I practice rolling over to my tummy, sometimes I scoot around the room quite a bit. I was a little more successful here - I think I would have made it all the way over if I had been willing to stop sucking on my fingers, but they just taste so darn good :-) This weekend with Momma home, they also decided to start trying to give me some small amounts of solid food. We're starting with Baby Oatmeal. I'm not so sure about the whole process yet - but Tazz seems very excited by the concept.
The oatmeal isn't too bad, but they have to work at getting more of it in me instead of on me. Look at what a mess they made! It's all good though. I know they're trying. I find it much easier to eat out of a medicine dropper, but I don't think I'll get away with that for long. Apparently big boys eat with a spoon, so I'll have to work on that
Well, thats all for now. Check back in next week - who knows what new fun things I'll be doing!?

New Friends and New Discoveries

Last week was full of fun things (aren't they all!?) To start off the week, I made a brand new friend. Miss Dawn started coming over to the house every week day to help take care of my while Mom and Dad do that stuff they call 'work'. We hit it off immediately, and are having great fun learning new things, going for walks, and laughing at each other. Everyone say 'Hi Dawn!'
In addition to my new friend, I came to a realization that Belly Time really isn't all that bad. At least when I have something to entertain myself with like a cool light show. I do get tired of it after awhile, but look how good I'm getting at holding my head up high!!

I get such a kick out of belly time, sometimes when I'm on my back I try to roll over to my tummy. I haven't quite mastered it yet, but I'm getting really close. If you want to see me in action though, you have to be quick - look at the blur my feet and hands are causing. Am I fast or what!

The other really cool thing I figured out is that those little hands I have aren't only good for sucking on, but I can do things with them. Its really amazing how many different toys I can pick up and try to chew on. They all have such different tastes, I just have to try them all. I'm pretty sure Mom and Dad approve of my new activity, but I sneak a little look at them every now and then just to be sure...

I must say though, one of the best things these little hands can do is just holding my bottle. Sometimes I need a little help as it gets heavy for me, but I'm getting the hang of this self feeding thing.

Well, thats it for now. Keep checking back in for my next report :-)