Holidays!

I had two trips since I last blogged - one to Connecticut and one to Michigan. Here are some of the best photos from the trip. It was wonderful to see so many family members. I never had so many hugs.

I got to open lots of presents. I had some help, but did a pretty good job by myself.

Thanks to everyone who was so generous and got me such fun things!

By visiting Lansing (and East Lansing), I got to step foot in my third state capital (Boston, Hartford, Lansing). I had a little conflict though - I was in East Lansing during a bowl game where they played Boston College. (One is where my great-grandpa taught and one is where Grandpa went to college). Needless to say I did not express my ambivalence to anyone there.

How on earth is this comfortable?

Only babies, with their amazing flexibility could sleep like this....

Visit

We had a lovely visit from our cousins (I think they are technically my first cousin once removed and my second cousin?!) last night. Robby and I were fascinated by the toy trains...

Busy Week

So I have had 2 playdates this week. I am quite the ladies man, I guess. I got to play with 3 different baby girls in just one week. I had lots of fun playing in their exersaucers. Believe it or not I do not have every toy out there, not that I need one. My jumperoo is just as fun! I don't think there is room in our house for it anyway.

I also tried some sweet potatoes. Until today, I had mommy/daddy fooled into thinking I was really getting the hang of this eating thing. However today I didn't want any food.

And there is more to come. My cousins Nikki, Rob, and Robby are going to have dinner with us on Friday. They are coming all the way from California. We also leave for Connecticut in just a few days, and then to Michigan after that so there is sure to be lots of packing going on. Maybe I will be nice and not poop on every outfit every time I wear it and save mom some laundry.

Weekend Trip

I got to visit Keene this weekend and visit with my Great Grandparents and my Great Aunt/Uncle. As you can see, I thought Floppy was super soft and friendly.

Half Birthday

Updates on Jack

1) He can now sit up unassisted. Generally he can sit up as long as he wants, though he may fall on occasion. He is not able to get to a sitting position from his back, but that should come. While sitting he can grab for toys, move them from hand to hand and generally look all around while holding things. He is better at this than most babies his age, at least he is much better than those in our current isis class!
2) He rolls over from his back to his tummy way more than he used to. He sometimes even will do it in his sleep and stay asleep. I have only seen him roll tummy to back 2 times and he seems to have little interest in it. He is a little "slow" on this.
3) His 6 month check up is next week, but the bathroom scale says he is 19.5lbs. It is pretty accurate.
4) He is just starting to get the hang of eating. Yesterday/today he actually seem to want to lick the spoon I offered him. He also seems intent on feeding himself as he wants to hold the spoon and lick it himself. He still has only had rice cereal. More to come soon..
5) When given a bottle, he can hold it himself pretty well. He certainly wants to hold it himself. Usually a little guidance/support from us is all he needs while it is still full. (When it gets close to empty it is another story).
6) He can stay contented playing in his mat by himself for quite some time (maybe 20-30 minutes?). This is great.
7) He has just about outgrown his infant car seat, and luckily a new one is on the way from he Hickey Grandparents (thanks!).
8) His 6-12 month clothes generally still fit, though a few of his 12 month onesies are too tight. He has started wearing some of his 12-18 month clothes, though the pants are still a tad too long.

Here comes Santa Claus

I met Santa today for the first time. He was super nice. As I was a bit shy and didn't tell him what I wanted in front of mommy, Santa was nice enough to relay to her that I want a BMW.

(Actually that would be far from mommy's first choice of car, but at the same time she wouldn't turn it down of if a man in a flying sleigh left one for her for free).