The Adventures of Amazing Amelia

Bathing.

2009-05-05T18:35:00.003-04:00

Mama has been hiding something from me. She's been hiding the joy of bathing outside. Yes, that is me in the tub talking to Daddy. On a hot spring day, mama found this little (or big, depends on your perspective) tub in the basement and Daddy filled it with water. All was going swimmingly (pardon the pun), until a swarm of bees or wasps (the verdict is out) found us. And that put a sudden end to our bathing outside ritual... for now.

An Easter Recap

2009-04-25T11:28:00.004-04:00

I know that many of you were locked out of my blog this week. Mama has fixed that for now. How about I tell you about Easter? Its been awhile...

Unlike Santa Claus, I found the Easter Bunny to be charming. I surprised Mama by finding the whole holiday quite interesting, from egg-decorating to hunting for carrots to being Auntie Molly's partner in the Dullea-Family-Easter-Egg-Hunt-Competition. Yes, it is truly a competition. Mama won.

Here are some photo highlights of the activities:

1.) Decorating eggs with Mama:

2.) Finding my Easter Bucket (equipped with stickers and toy car) after I followed the bunny's carrot trail:

3.) Visiting with my cousins on Easter afternoon.

4.) Hanging out with my cousin-buddy, Jayden, who calls me "Meeya"...

Its warm out these days, which means that we take lots of trips to the park, and spend many afternoons out on the street with "da girls". Mama promises more updates later.

Who says monsters are scary?

2009-03-30T10:55:00.002-04:00

Mine sure aren't.

Daddy Did My Hair Today...

2009-03-29T19:45:00.002-04:00

Enough said.

Pretty in Pink and Floatie in Florida

2009-03-29T19:39:00.006-04:00

Ok, Mama. I am ready to jump in!

It looks like I am hanging on for dear life, doesn't it? Really, though, I was telling Mama to lay off my noodles!

King of the Trash

2009-03-27T11:56:00.002-04:00

Yes, this is a game that we play. I found a turkey meatball "hat" in the recycling pile at home. I found a new home for it --- on my head. I run around and solicit giggles and laughter from those watching me. Mama and Daddy bow to my good graces as I am King of the Trash. Why did I not become Queen? Who knows. I just returned from 10 wonderful days in Florida, or paradise as Pop calls it, and entertained myself and others at the airport with my meatball crown. More pics in paradise to come!

Spring Dance

2009-02-19T18:50:00.003-05:00

This is my version of a rain dance, only its a spring dance. And since we don't have a yard, I borrowed the city hall yard nearby. We will wait and see if it works.

The Flu (Again)

2009-02-15T20:37:00.005-05:00

(Temporarily) in the way of my adventures. Soon enough, I'll be back in action.

Baby gotta do what baby gotta do... to relax

2009-02-10T20:33:00.003-05:00

How do YOU spend your Sunday afternoons??

Chef Moi

2009-02-10T20:20:00.003-05:00

Cheerio Pie:

1 mama handful of cheerios

anything else you feel like adding

Stir with both hands. Spatula makes it more fun. Oh, and be sure to wear an apron straight from France. Daddy's pick those kinds of things up on business trips.

The Tights Say It All...

2009-02-01T19:17:00.002-05:00

One leg is stripes,
And the other polka dot,
I wear it mighty well,
'Cause spunk is what I've got.

My Daddy, Mr. Bubble Blower

2009-01-31T19:46:00.004-05:00

My daddy can blow bubbles that are as big as my head (almost). See it floating above me? I can't wait until Bring Your Daddy Into Work Day. Forget his job --- I'm showcasing his talent!

To My President

2009-01-26T08:35:00.003-05:00

Ever since you took office, I see the world through star-shaped glasses. Whatever that means.

Happy Birthday, Jayden!

2009-01-26T08:28:00.004-05:00

Share the love, cuz, share the love.... what, Mama? I'm just helping him out. And this stuff is goooood. Gave me super-power-energy that made me bounce off walls for about three hours afterwards.

Big Plans

2009-01-23T09:28:00.003-05:00

We have big plans, Mama and me.
(Yes, Daddy, you are included, too, but Mama and I spend a lot of time together, as you know.)
Sometimes, Mama asks, "Amelia, do you want to go on an exciting adventure today?"
I love adventures! I crawl over to Mama's boots by the door, and point to them, and sometimes even hug them. Take me on an adventure, Mama!
Sometimes, the adventure is the Whole Foods that we visit A LOT.
Sometimes, its a place I've never been before.
Like a frozen lake at Cape Cod.
And, sometimes, Mama has more fun than I do. (See below.)
But that's ok.
I love our adventures, because its me and Mama.
We have big plans. Big plans, we say!

A Winter Errand in the City

2009-01-19T19:12:00.006-05:00

Bundled up and on our way... Arrive at destination.

Back home; Gift in tow.
Mission Accomplished.

Dishes: My Way

2009-01-18T20:57:00.002-05:00

First, check the water to make sure it is the right temperature.

Next, make sure the water pressure is nice and strong.

Then, jump in and start washing!

The end.

Big Girls Do Sign

2009-01-09T13:11:00.004-05:00

Hi.

Wanna see my sign language? Yes? Ok...

Eat.
More.

Over there. As in, take me over to the kitchen now, Mama, I'm hungry!!

The Game

2009-01-08T12:09:00.002-05:00

All in. All out. The game begins with "all in", and ends with "all out".

Eskimo

2009-01-08T12:07:00.001-05:00

How long did they say winter was?

I'm a walkin', I'm a talkin', I'm a signin'

2009-01-07T21:25:00.003-05:00

In addition to being sick, we've been bored. Mama calls it cabin fever. And so perhaps that's why I chose to start walking today. I took my first series of steps back in August. Since then I mostly prefer to crawl. I am a speed crawler, you see. Mama and Daddy gave up hope that I might start walking, as I've been very content on all fours. Until today. At about 11am this morning, I stood up, walked, and kept on walking all day long. Sometimes I fall down, but I get right back up. Sometimes I clap for myself; I am so proud. Mama will post a video soon. All in a days work, I tell you.
And I talk, too. Here is a run down of my favorite words:
Nahnah - Not now (repeating Mama's oft uttered phrase; I anticipate this phrase and offer it up for her)
Ccckkkie - Cookie
Ccckkkieg - Cooking (as in, the burner is on)
Oh - Out
Muh - Mama (I know, Mama is an easy word, but I prefer to draw out a long "Muuhhhhh")
Dada - Daddy, of course. I say this one a lot.
Bo - Bowl
Dondair - Downstairs
Moo - Moon and the sound cows make, when asked
Kkk - Pig
And, of course, the universal...
Ba - as in bottle, book, balloon, sheep's ba, ball, bath, breakfast, bagel, blueberries. Basically, everything else.
Luckily, I also am a sign-language machine these days. I now sign for diaper change (and I am quite reliable actually), eat, more, all done, let's go.
I am, officially, a toddler.

When a Cold Comes to Town...

2009-01-05T08:07:00.004-05:00

We stay in pjs all day and build towers...

I ride my bike around the house (in between nose wipes):

I get to eat snacks in my new cart:

And, even though I'm a little under the weather, we bundle up and go for a sledding ride...

Life is (still) good.

Seasons Greetings!

2008-12-29T08:15:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Whew. Who knew Christmas was so busy? We went to Grandma and Pop's in Philly, and then onto see Grandpa and Barbara in New Jersey, and then home again, and then to Nani Ga's in South Hadley.

Mama got a new camera for Christmas. So she captured these highlights from our trip:

Me and Grandpa playing piano:

Snuggling with Pop:

Hugging Cecilia, who I met for the first time in Philly:

Steamrolling Colin, with Mae looking on:
And proudly sitting in my new wooden cart. This cart is the bomb. I can stack all of my toys in it, sit in it, ride in it, use it for a bed for my new dragon. (Look at Grandma's playful Christmas tree...)

And now Mama and I are resting because we are both sick. We sound like two horses, which, by the way, say "neigh". I can tell you what sheeps, horses, ducks, and cows say, too. A new trick that pleases the elders. Oh, and I can tell you what mama says, too; "Not now!" I like to say that just as I approach the forbidden goods.

My favorite new word? Cookie. I say it with a huge smile, and it sounds like "ccckkkie".

I am my mother's daughter, after all.

I am ONE.

2008-12-02T20:21:00.007-05:00

And I tasted chocolate. And loved it.

I discovered that I do not like birthday hats at all.

I played with toys with my cousins present. (Notice I did not say that I played with my cousins. I still prefer toys over little people. Except maybe for Jayden, who I like to hug and steamroll when he is most helpless.)

Mama and Daddy gave me a little party with my cousins, and we exchanged books. Grandpa John came all the way from New Jersey to visit with me on my birthday. I was shy at first, but kissing him by the time he left.

And now, I'm one. What do one-year-olds do anyways? I guess I'll just have to find out.

Oh, I did learn a new trick. I wave bye-bye to signal to mama that I am ready for whatever we are doing to end. She likes it.

My First Birthday

2008-11-28T19:19:00.004-05:00

A present from Mama and Daddy. Enjoy :). (PS - there is an abbreviated version on mama's blog: www.consciousmamas.blogspot.com with a short bit about my birth...)

Oh, and Happy Birthday, Pop, too!

A Month of Pics in Sixty Seconds

2008-11-26T18:14:00.012-05:00

Folks, I'm back! Its been nearly a month since nary a photo of me, so pardon my brevity. I have much to catch you up on. Here is the sixty second run down of my life in a month:

True to form, Mama dressed me as "Amazing Amelia" for Halloween, and here I share my walker with my buddy, Matilda the Pirate.

I then hover above Auntie Bridgie, charming her with my good looks. (See her expression? Cake.)

Mama says I'm never too young to start campaigning. Mama and Obama were easy rhymes, so we went for that. For extra effect, though, I wore a mohawk for Barack. Its the subtle details.

And then I did a photo shoot for Grandpa John in my best dress, and became agitated. I mean, why can't I have three bananas in one morning??

Next, I discovered the coolest eating experience. Apples! I'll be darned. Its like an edible toy. (I can be very serious when playing with my toys.)

And now that I'm just a few days shy of 1 year old, Mama and I eat lunch together. We eat hummus sandwiches, share water, and dance to "Blueberry Pie".

Oh, and I forgot to share that Mama and Daddy went all the way to some place called Amsterdam, and all they brought me was this silly hat (and scarf.)

Mama just had to have it. Didn't know why. And then Aunt Bridgie said, "she looks like Amelia Earhart." And then it all made sense.

See ya.

Mama's Birthday

2008-11-23T15:34:00.002-05:00

Today is Mama's birthday. In honor of her, I did something that awed Daddy. Daddy was playing with me, and I looked up, uttered, "mama" and then attempted a pirouette (on my knees). Mama does pirouettes because they make me giggle. A lot. That story made Mama very happy indeed.

A Week: In Review

2008-11-13T11:18:00.004-05:00

Of all the times for the camera to break... Photos are coming soon, Mama assures me. She borrowed Auntie Bridgie's camera, and needs to figure something out. I don't get it, but I'll have faith.

In the meantime, here is my week (or so) in review...

1. Halloween - Matilda, Nola & Sam came over for a party with their mamas. Auntie Bridgie, Auntie Molly and Tracy were there, too.
2. Mama and Daddy left one day and Nani Ga came to take care of me. We went to the park, played with my cousins, and read lots of books. The rest is a secret between me and Nani Ga. Mama has been trying to get it out of me, but I won't budge. (I won't tell her why I stopped eating winter squash, a favorite of mine, while she was gone either.) Then, Auntie Molly and Tracy came to take care of me after Nani Ga left. They gave me lots of love, so I wasn't sad. I was happy to see Mama, though, and gave her a hug when she walked in the door. Unsolicited. Mama said it the best welcome home ever. Daddy is still missing. I look at his picture and say "DA!" It's my shout out to him.
3. Mama and I went to the zoo yesterday with our friends. Mama felt sad for the animals, and I liked the leaves and twigs better than anything.
4. I am currently playing with Auntie Bridgie while Mama works (or writes, you be the judge.)

So, there it is.

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-10-31T12:05:00.002-04:00

Here's the scoop in our house today. There are all kinds of decorations around, including balloons! I love balloons! And Mama has bats in her hair. And there is an ugly orange color everywhere; the food is orange, the table is orange, orange things everywhere. Except for me. I am about to get dressed in my purple and yellow "Amazing Amelia" Super-hero costume. My power? Charm. All charm. I charm you to get whatever my little heart desires. It works with Daddy, at least.

Auntie Bridgie brought her camera, so I hope Mama can figure out how to post pictures soon. My friends, Matilda and Nola, and maybe Sam and Eila and Niebh, are coming over.

I don't know why today is different than yesterday or tomorrow, but I think I like it!! Happy Halloween to you and yours!

What now?

2008-10-28T15:00:00.005-04:00

First, our camera broke at Papa's 99th birthday party, when the camera "stand" fell over, and everyone screamed. Really loud. So, I cried. Really loud. It scared me. So, no photos for a while.

And then Mama went away for 2 and a half days. She just up and left Daddy and I. She said she had her own adventure in store. I think she missed me a lot, because she hasn't stopped kissing, hugging, and smiling at me since she returned. So, no updates while she was gone.

And then Mama got sick. And now we are hanging around in the house, which is not nearly as fun as my usual adventures. So even my adventures got put on hold.

So, I guess I will just have to share an old photo that you haven't yet seen. Hmmm. Ok, how about this one?

This is me demonstrating an old standby move: the "stay down". It started when I would fall over and hit my head on the floor (ouch!). Mama would swoop me up and give me lots of kisses. So, it didn't take me very long to figure out the "stay down". I've mastered it. I have been known to stay down for five minutes, even reaching over for toys, while I await Mama's rescue. Pretty clever, uh??

The Photo Shoots Never End

2008-10-15T20:41:00.003-04:00

Are all mamas as crazy with cameras as mine? And can someone please tell my mama to buy me a coat that fits? Thank you.

Six months

2008-10-15T13:46:00.002-04:00

Cousin Sadie is six months older than me. Must be a lot of green beans and spinach eating in those six months. Think I'll catch up in size?? I may be tiny in stature, but am certainly not tiny in spirit!

Just Chillin'

2008-10-07T13:08:00.000-04:00

The Price of Scavenging

2008-10-05T21:11:00.001-04:00

Walk on

2008-10-05T20:25:00.001-04:00

Again, side head tilt needed. A quick glimpse into my love of the walker.

Look Out!

2008-10-05T20:04:00.005-04:00

Mama and I went to Look Out Farm on Saturday with Miss Aimee and Nola. We took a train to the petting zoo, and then to the apple orchards. Nola picked grapes from the sky, or so it seemed.
It looks like I am feeding the goat, but I am really trying to feed myself. I tried to kiss the goat, but the goat wanted my cookie, that's all.
Five seconds on the ground, and then Mama had to scoop me up. Or else, I'd scoop up rotted apples. Hey, they were interesting!
Hey, how did Nola get that straw?? I want some! Thanks for joining us, Miss Aimee!

Confessions of a 10 Month Old

2008-10-03T18:11:00.001-04:00

Caught. On tape. Then saved by the phone.

Boogie

2008-10-02T16:50:00.001-04:00

Turn your head sideways to see this one!

Reunited, and It Feels So Good...

2008-10-02T16:02:00.002-04:00

This is how I feel about the stuffed "cat" and kangeroo that Mama was hiding in my bedroom. I found them! And I can hardly stand the excitement of seeing them again. Here I am waking up from a nap, and being reunited with "cat".

Forest Gump

2008-10-01T14:32:00.003-04:00

I walk, and walk, and walk.... stopping only to collect leaves and trash.

Mama is hoping to upload some videos soon. Where to begin? I fascinate her with my walking, my "talking" (I answer any question with a "dat"), and my dancing (I've got serious belly movement going on).

Flowers for Me?

2008-09-30T18:18:00.004-04:00

A nice man at the Farmer's Market took a liking to me, and gave me these flowers. I smiled real big. Mama is teaching me how to smell flowers. I wrinkle my nose and put it up to the flowers. And then I open my mouth...

A Picture(s) Says a Thousand Words

2008-09-26T15:24:00.003-04:00

See previous post for description. Here are some action photos....I think I love this toy more than grilled cheese and watermelon, more than the part in the Good Night Moon where mama says "the quiet old lady whispering hhhuuuuusssshhhhhhhhhhhh", but not more than woof woof or lamma lamma. Still, that's a lot.

Stella Bella Girl

2008-09-26T13:15:00.003-04:00

Hanging out with Mama on the steps of our favorite local toy store, Stella Bella. We're waiting for it to open. Mama caved today and bought me something special ~ a wooden alligator walker!! I cruise around on it so fast that my feet often don't keep up. So then I crawl really fast, because I haven't figured out how to stop yet. What makes this funny for Mama is how serious I am when I do this.

See, fall really is here. And check out my cool new fleece vest that mama bought second-hand. Way to go, Mama!

Pumpkins, butterflies, fairs, oh my!

2008-09-24T07:26:00.003-04:00

Mama and I went to visit Nani Ga in western Mass this weekend. We went to two farmer's markets, the Deerfield Fair, and the Butterfly Museum! Then Nani Ga took care of me for a whole day while mama got her "teethers", as Daddy calls them, cleaned and visited with family.

I got to spend time with my energetic Nani Ga, and my Aunt Sara and cousins Caitlin and Max.

Sleepy but enjoying the pumpkins...

Here we are (above) at the Deerfield Fair. I fell asleep while the group walked around for awhile.

The highlight was definitely the butterflies!! Three landed on Nani Ga. I couldn't take my eyes off of them!!

Nani Ga's kitchen has mirrors on the closet, and I got to eat in front of them. Mama said its the most entertained I've ever been during meals. Usually, I try to climb out of my seat, over and over, no matter how tightly secured I am. I was very content here admiring my beautiful self as I ate my meals...

And Mama had fun dressing me up like Punky Brewster! She likes mismatched, fun, colorful clothing on me. Doesn't matter to me. I just like when people, especially Mama, smile at me!

Stay Tuned: Amelia in Autumn

2008-09-19T15:54:00.002-04:00

Starring: Me
Co-starring: Mama, Daddy and Phoebe the Cat
Guest Appearances: "The Girls", aka Anne, Sarah, and Katie from across the street, Nani Ga (this weekend), stay tuned for the rest...
Set Design: Sometimes Mama, sometimes God (i.e. inside, outside)
Wardrobe: Grandma Lynn

A Wednesday Morning

2008-09-17T19:49:00.009-04:00

My morning in pictures:
6:45 am: Nibble on tupperware while Mama prepares breakfast. Fake hand being caught in drawer. 7:15 am - Eat bananas, toast and cheese for breakfast. Try to escape high chair 10 - 20 times.
800 am - Read "Eco Babies Wear Green" with Mama. Point to all circular objects and make sound "tsss". 8:15 am - Strip down from dirty sleeper before milk and nap. Survey toys to decide which ones I will play with upon waking up.
915 am - Wake up from nap. Wait for Mama to pick up Lamba Lamba and Woof Woof (aka "the twins") from my floor. 10:00 am - Eat egg, yogurt, fruit and biscuit for brunch. Taunt Mama by putting large piece of biscuit in mouth and chomp teeth so she can not remove it.
11:00 am - Listen to "Latin Playground" music while Mama dresses me (outfit #3) for grocery store to buy ingredients for special dinner for Daddy (including a football shaped cake for no reason at all. Best reason of all, Mama says.) Climb stairs to top like Rocky, except reach for light fixture rather than pump fists when goal is reached.
12:00 pm - Climb up on box and reach for the lady on the box when mama asks, "where's mama?"

The end.

Warning: Do not feed the domesticated animals...

2008-09-17T08:59:00.005-04:00

Unless it's fish, of course. Apparently cats like fish. More than babies. Though I do kinda like it.

And take note of my "Nascar" cap from Pop. Mama put it on me because she thought it made my outfit look like a 1920's swim suit with matching cap.

A riddle

2008-09-16T12:45:00.004-04:00

Here's a riddle. What makes me coo with joy? Nearly jump out of my high chair at 5:30ish most nights? Looks just like me, only bigger and darker? You guessed it! My daddy. He sings me songs he made up like, "Amelia...Amelia Bedelia... Amelia Bedelia Boo... Ten fingers, Ten Toes, and a cute button nose (mama says we may need to change that line to an "elegant" nose.), Amelia Bedelia Boo." He is sweet and gentle, loving and kind, and funny. Mama says I'm blessed.

Water babe

2008-09-15T12:56:00.002-04:00

No baby bathtubs for me. I like it up to my shoulders, so I can dip in for a sip here and there. I keep one eye on Mama, though, to make sure she doesn't let me go. Its slippery in here!

Fashion Show

2008-09-13T21:36:00.004-04:00

Trying on my new fall sweater set a la Grandma... and we know how I love my hats!

What?

2008-09-11T22:59:00.003-04:00

I'm only 9 months old. I didn't do it!

Pippi Morning Glories

2008-09-11T16:33:00.003-04:00

I am daughter of the earth. Crowned in all my glory.

A week in review...

2008-09-10T15:27:00.005-04:00

Not only did I have two shots, but I had blood drawn, too. Just because I am so tiny. Mama was going for a sympathy shot (no pun intended) here. Doesn't look like I need it now, does it?!

BUT, my favorite girls let me ride in their wagon. They dote on me and I eat it up!

Then, I finally, finally got into the recycling. Its been a mission for the past few weeks, and I seized my opening! It was as much fun as I dreamed it would be...
And, of course, we went to Porter Square Books where I dash on back (on hands and knees) to the kiddos section to hug Mr. Big Bear. And trying on our new fall shoes - mama & I. Mine are soft and fuzzy and a little too big.

In other news, I had my first grilled cheese sandwich this week. Mama had me at watermelon. But grilled cheese?! She took it to a whole new level. Meals have never been so delicious... I will post a picture of my new latest and greatest toy, too, from Grandma Lynn. Big, wooden, funky, and interesting. Just what we like!

Beach time!

2008-09-08T07:32:00.002-04:00

Mama took me to Crane beach last week, and we went into the ocean together. I ate lots of sand, and chased the pigeons. I am definitely an ocean girl!

Go Sox!

2008-08-31T20:34:00.004-04:00

Check me out! My peeves took me to a Sox vs. Sox game. Very exciting day for me - trains, people, clapping, my toy boat, and lots of red!

Auntie Molly Visits

2008-08-26T08:41:00.002-04:00

Auntie Molly visited us from Chicago this weekend. She is moving back here this fall, so I will see her a lot. I am so lucky - Auntie Bridgie babysits me each week, and now Auntie Molly will be here, too!! Mama's sisters are very sweet.

Potty Mouth

2008-08-25T09:03:00.001-04:00

Silly peeves. You introduce me to a potty and all I can think of is to eat it. Oh, Daddy, I have plenty of time!

Oh Magical Thing!

2008-08-15T17:29:00.004-04:00

There are lights, and those are exciting. Then there are fans, and those are amazing. And then there are mobiles and paper stars and other things that hang from ceilings, wow! And, finally, there are balloons. Oh, there are no words. Mama bought me this one to commemorate my first ride in the big grocery cart. I held on for dear life before realizing it was actually fun. What a day!

The world is my bookstore...

2008-08-13T12:34:00.002-04:00

Or shall I say that the bookstore is my world! Top of my list of fun things to do: crawl around Porter Square Books and play with the stuffed weiner dog, and wooden mustard & ketsup set! I meet lots of friends, and follow mama around the store. We come here twice a week usually...

Wee...

2008-08-11T12:47:00.002-04:00

I'm the wee-little-one on the wee-little-swing at my cousin's, Caitlin, 5th birthday party. I'm too young to appreciate Aunt Sara's birthday bashes, but mama loves them.

The Ultimate Cape Experience

2008-08-07T12:58:00.003-04:00

Fire, water and... Excuse me, Nani Ga. When do I get one of those cold beverages?

One, Two, Three...

2008-08-07T12:56:00.004-04:00

And still standing!! Soon I will be able to keep up with the peeps. For now, I'll keep practicing over and over and over again.

Eating is...

2008-08-07T12:51:00.002-04:00

Fun! I feed myself, and sometimes we get really silly about the whole business.

Thrill Seeker

2008-07-30T19:45:00.001-04:00

So much fun, I can hardly stand it. Makes my toes curl!

Meely from the Hood

2008-07-30T19:43:00.002-04:00

Hey, what's goin' on out there? Just hanging out in here, stayin' cool.

Meet Freckles the Hedgehog

2008-07-28T14:00:00.002-04:00

I fell in love with Freckles. Just seeing him made me dance. My daddy loves hedgehogs, too. Maybe someday we can sneak one into our house.

Life lessons from a 7 month old

2008-07-21T13:42:00.004-04:00

On the floor being passed by: Sophie the Giraffe - French-imported, specialty, natural material, custom birth record, pre-named with story included, $22.00. Being lovingly carried in my hand: sea horse bath toy, plastic from HABA, $1.50 maybe. Mama bought me Sophie as a special treat to replace my undying love for my bath toys. Notice which one I prefer. I am only too happy to pass Sophie by once again. And yet Mama keeps putting her out to see if I will warm up to her. Clearly, she has not yet learned her lesson. More money does NOT equal happy play. Sophie may need a new home.

My Buddy, The Bug

2008-07-19T20:24:00.006-04:00

My home has been invaded by a big bug. His real name is Kai and he lives in Malaysia. His mama, Kate, is my god-mama, so that makes him my god-cousin, right? I keep trying to swat or squish him when the older folks look away. He's only 10 weeks old, so kinda defenseless, which gives me an advantage. Mama keeps trying to practice "gentle" with me, but I have no idea what that means yet.

Swing high, swing low

2008-07-11T19:58:00.003-04:00

Swinging with my buddy, Angelo, at the water park. Someday I'll swing as high as him!

Want a ride?

2008-07-10T13:21:00.002-04:00

Driving to the water park to cool off...

I've been short on my posts lately; I guess I've been busy. Mama chases me at home now that I am speedy monkey (I crawl on a knee and a foot) and into everything like dirt, cat food, plants, wires, oh my! Who needs toys now that I can go anywhere I want to go? Mama takes me out all of the time, and the water park is our new favorite haunt. I sit at the edge of the water area and play in the puddles, or I try to grab the water as its spouting. I haven't figured that one out yet. It slips away. If we're not at the park, we're often at farmer's markets, sing-along class, the library, or taking a walk in the BOB.

Just like mama

2008-07-09T11:56:00.003-04:00

Hmmm... Similar, and yet different. Interesting.

Miss-Adventure meets Southern Belle

2008-07-08T15:36:00.002-04:00

Which style suits me best? The floppy sun hat, or the triathlon suit? Oh heck, I can pull them both off.

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-07T09:28:00.002-04:00

Spending some quality time with both of my grandmas - Nani Ga and Grandma Lynn - at the Cape.

Ahoy!

2008-07-07T09:23:00.003-04:00

A quick hello to the gigantic doggy before my ship sets sail. Grandma Lynn sends such festive clothing.

Beach Buddies

2008-06-27T19:04:00.002-04:00

You can't get me with the sand as long as I'm on Blue Towel Island. Whew.

Gimme some grub!

2008-06-27T19:01:00.003-04:00

And then take this band off of my head!

Travel & Teethers

2008-06-23T13:10:00.004-04:00

Hershey PA, here we come! Going to meet Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma and family. Plane ride? Way too constrained. Airport? Lots of room to play. Teeth? Ouch! See?

My new favorite mode of travel..

2008-06-23T13:06:00.002-04:00

On mama & daddy's shoulders, where I can eat their hair.

Grandpa & Barbara

2008-06-23T13:02:00.004-04:00

My first visit to a sports bar. I look a little scared, but I'm really just distracted by all of the tvs. that's my tv-zombie face.

Pssst...

2008-06-19T20:12:00.002-04:00

I have a secret to tell you, Jayden. Listen carefully... I love you!

My world has been invaded!

2008-06-17T10:54:00.002-04:00

By little people! They are my cousins, and they have taken over these past two days. Yesterday, I didn't even want to share my toys; Today, I like having cousin Jayden over. I'm just not used to all of the chaos. I thought it was all about me!

Chillin'

2008-06-15T21:01:00.002-04:00

Hanging out with pops on Father's Day.

I eat you, blocky...

2008-06-11T21:07:00.002-04:00

And then I hug you.

All Dressed Up...

2008-06-11T21:04:00.002-04:00

And (really) no place to go. Mama thought I might not have a chance to wear this beautiful dress from Grandma Lynn, so she put it on me. I may be too young to play dress-up, but mama is not. Beautiful? Yes. Easy to play in? No.

Messy Mama, Messy Meely

2008-06-10T20:07:00.001-04:00

Mama's feeding skills need improvement. That's ok. I like eating it off my bib anyways.

Coolin' Off

2008-06-09T20:20:00.003-04:00

It's not my bathtub, but its water and I love it! See how pleased I am?

Me & Matilda

2008-06-09T20:18:00.001-04:00

I want to squeeze her cheeks, too.

Grandma Lynn

2008-06-09T20:16:00.002-04:00

Hmmm. You look like my daddy.

Kiddy Torture

2008-06-03T19:44:00.006-04:00

Seriously, who makes these things? Look, but you can't touch. There's water, but you can't play with it. There is a frustrating plastic barrier between my mouth and the floating objects. Even Phoebe the Cat was perplexed. This toy is a goner. Mama said its going in the yard sale!

The grass is always greener...

2008-06-03T08:46:00.003-04:00

Even at six months old.

How many daddies does it take?

2008-06-01T19:13:00.006-04:00

Uncle Dan and Daddy fed me bananas for the first time today. I cried, but then ate almost an entire banana. They just kept on feeding it to me. Daddy gave me a banana beard. Its all fun and games until the wet napkin comes out after I'm done...

Flyin' Nun Baby

2008-06-01T19:09:00.005-04:00

Daddy, Mama and I went on an art walk today in Beacon Hill. If there was a bigger breeze, I just might've flown out of daddy's arms...

Green thingy bob, you're the one!

2008-06-01T19:06:00.004-04:00

No more rubber ducky. Its cool, fun puzzle pieces at bath time.

Sweet P's for Me!

2008-05-29T16:26:00.003-04:00

Second food: sweet potatoes
Yum, yum, yum,
gimme some!

New "Developments"

2008-05-28T16:07:00.003-04:00

We went to the Cape for a sleepover to see Auntie Molly and her girlfriend, Tracy. Mama put me down for a nap, and asked them to keep an eye on me while she and Nani Ga went to the store. What happened next? Check out my "bobos". I guess Mama dressed Auntie Molly up a lot when she was little. I think I'm in trouble.

One Shot? No Problem

2008-05-26T20:51:00.003-04:00

Oh, forgot to tell you. Mama took me to Dr. A's on Friday for a shot. Here's how it went down. Me: hungry and nursing, but keeping an eye on this nurse person in the room. Nurse person takes out a funny-looking stick and brings it towards my thigh. I pick my head up, look at it, and then go back to nursing. Suddenly I feel a sting. I look at mama, make a momentary grunt noise, and then go right back to nursing and playing with mama's necklace. Mama is making all kinds of a fuss. Me? Fine. No sweat. See my badge of courage on my thigh??

Takin' the T train to B-town

2008-05-26T20:25:00.002-04:00

Auntie Sara and cousins Caitlin and Max came to Cambridge today. We took the T to Boston. There were so many things and people to look at on the T. I was taking it all in. Here we are at a playground in the Common. I'm squeezed between my two big cousins.

Then, when we came home, Aunt Sara brought in a new 'office'. Its a big play area for me. I can hardly contain my excitement! Life is so much fun. First, I learn that there is more than milk out there, and then this. What's next?!

Yum. Love My Avocados!

2008-05-25T12:47:00.002-04:00

Gimme some more, mama! I can't believe that you've been holding out on me for this long! It was love at first bite...

Swing high, sweet cherry-o!

2008-05-21T16:24:00.003-04:00

I LOVED the swing! But not the glasses. Mama had them on too tight and they left marks on my face. Mama felt so bad.

Ready, Set, Go!

2008-05-21T16:23:00.000-04:00

I'm ready to crawl!