9 months

Can you believe it? This kid has been out of my body
longer than he was in (by a month now). It freaked me out a bit when I
realized that. He decided to start scooting backwards yesterday. Our
days before true mobility really are numbered. We are holding off on
childproofing, as we will be moving at the end of May. We found a new
place, which is a decent commute for both of us, in a more suburban
neighborhood of the city. It is in a triple-decker, 3 bedrooms, a
bathroom circa 1950 (telltale salmon pink toilet, tub, and tile), and a
kitchen that is state of the art 1972. It is cheap though,spacious ,
pet/baby/lawyer friendly, and good enough. We find out soon whether
they want to rent to us. Aren't his shorts cute? He pulled the tail off
the lamb in about 3 seconds, so they are now in the 'mend' pile. But
very cute.

lock up your daughters

It's a good thing he doesn't care yet how I dress him :oP what can I say? I love pirates (a few of you out there got the joke ;o)

on the wagon

James got a wooden wagon walking toy in the mail last night (which I put together! and yes, Joe will check it, I am still getting slack about the crib fiasco, even though I was NOT the only PhD cantidate working on it--AMY A!!!). It moves a bit when he stands/leans on it, so I don't think he is quite ready for it yet, but he sure loved getting wagon rides around our apartment today!

In other news, James had his first frontal contusion today. Poor kid might have some right dorsolateral prefrontal damage due to a bump on the head. He even has a little (barely visible) bruise. His first head 'injury'. Now that is one for the baby book (were I keeping one).

assuming position

I am beginning to feel our days of immobility are numbered...

at the park

James and I went to a small park near our apartment this afternoon. He loved it. The weather is just about perfect today, so we took a nice long walk too!

all before 8am

Before James was around I never realized how exciting life could be
before 8am. So far we have played, eaten some avocado(he prefers bananas, and was a bit disappointed), found the dog food, had a massage, had lots of milk, got dressed, played some more, cleaned up the green gloppy painting on the wall, stood up for a while, and finally got Joe up (late night for him). And now we drive to see Cortney to get my hair done (thank goodness!). Busy day!

can you stand it?

He is just such a great baby. And I say that totally objectively.

We went and visited my Aunt Jill, Uncle Scott and Cortney on Monday. It was really nice to see them.

He has recently learned how to stick out his tongue, which he finds quite amusing, especially if it is windy outside. He is starting to get a bit frustrated that he cannot move around, which will likely be the impetus to us baby proofing. It was nice while it lasted!

James really has an affinity for music. He shakes his maracas and rattle
in time to whatever music we are playing, and has started to sing. At
this point he sounds more like a mermaid than anything, but he raises
one hand and has such a serious look on his face (and such a high
pitch) he reminds me of an opera singer. High comedy I tell you. High
comedy. Even better when the dogs join in. And the birds.

lady's man

Here is James in his new cool shades (100% UV blocking, no retinal damage here!) making his 'kissy' and 'hammy' faces. Sorry ladies, he's all mine ;o)

what a mess!

Ok, so he likes the avocado a lot. not to eat mind you, but to paint with. Note exhibit A (the wall). At least it wasn't poop this time!

Happy Easter!

Here is James just before church this morning looking awfully dapper in the outfit his Poppy picked out!

first solids!

We gave James his first solid food this morning--avocados. He enjoyed 'painting' with them, and even ate a bit! We are generally letting him self-feed, so it will likely take a bit before he gets the hang of eating.

Woo-hoo!

I finally mastered getting James in the Ergo using a back carry! And took a picture to prove it!

In other news, he has discoved the bit of hair fluff he has on his head. I think he preferred the cue-ball look, he has been pulling it all day. And crying. And for some reason I don't think my explanations that pulling hair hurts are making much of an impact :oP

prayer request

One of my dearest friend's mother passed away this morning due to complications related to Parkinson's Disease. Please keep Emily, who was the maid of honor in our wedding and a fantastic 'auntie' to James, in your prayers. Claudette was a warm and loving woman with a gorgeous smile and and even more beautiful heart. She will be sorely missed.

first plane ride

All my pictures wouldn't fit on one post, so I am prefacing the beach
pictures with one of James cheesing during his first plane ride, and
one of him and Joe on a pavilion during lunch one day.

florida

We went to visit my parents for a few days, and
James got to spend some time on the beach. He liked the water
initially, though soon decided it was a little too unpredictable for
his taste (when a wave went up to his knees).





He was indifferent to the sand. We had a good visit, James liked all of the attention (and that he got a bunch of time with his daddy!).