Progressing Like a Worm

Development of a small child is truly amazing to watch. Right now we're getting a firsthand look at how our little S works to understand the mechanics of crawling.  From the push-ups and "Cobra Pose" to the rocking back and forth on hands and knees, we've gotten to see a lot of techniques being tried out.  Recently the desire to have independent mobility has inspired S to do something C is calling "the worm."  It's not quite like the "worm dance," but you can maybe see the inspiration,  if you squint.

Mostly, for the family...

So, there are many updates we could/should be providing, but here is a brief update as to S's accomplishments of the day.  Lots of jumping, maybe even 30 minutes worth.  He took a nice long nap later that afternoon.

Food Progress

In the past month it is fairly clear that S is becoming more accomplished at eating solid foods and using sippy cups, but it's also painfully clear that his dad is slipping further and further into slightly embarrassing baby talk.

Well, this has been the year of updating electronics for us.  Recently P bought a "new" computer.  In my mind a new computer meant a nice new plastic or metal box all put together and ready to go, but of course P does things slightly different.  (And I appreciate his frugality, it means I can buy more clothes at thrift stores.)

He began by disassembling our current computer and selectively taking parts from an old box that had been collecting dust upstairs.  Of course, he had also purchased some updated hardware, and then this past Sunday evening he spent a few hours assembling our "new" computer on the living room floor.  It only took a few of hours, and voil la we have a new computer!  It works much better, is quieter and even has a little port where I can put the memory stick from our camera (which we also finally bought this past year).

...And thus, with this tidier port, I've recommitted to blogging every once in awhile.  Well, here is the latest video of our little guy.  Enjoy!

 Mr. Sockmonkey was introduced to S over 2.5 months ago and S took an immediate interest in him.  I use the word interest, not liking, because it took a little time to establish a trusting relationship.  However, now S lights up when he sees Mr. Sockmonkey and has a chance to soak him in saliva.  We trust the previous owners of this argyle sweater/sock washed it before transforming it into it's current form as a monkey.  This has the potential of developing into a long-term relationship.

This last picture was taken today and I'm amazed to see how much he has changed in 2.5 months.  

According to my kitchen scale...

According to my kitchen scale, minus 3 lbs for the fruit bowl, S weighs in at 12 lbs! Recently, when I've picked him up, especially at night when it's been a whopping 3.5 hours since I last held him, he has seemed heavy...or at least heavier. I wanted to weigh him and figured a kitchen scale would be slightly more accurate than an ancient bathroom scale.

Thug Life

It started with this awesome baby bag/robe thing we have. An offhand gangsta comment from P precipitated into a staged photo shoot of S by C. This is how S works the camera. Kinda makes you wonder how soon he'll be asking for gin with his juice.