Mischeivious

I've been up to a lot of no good lately despite Mommy trying to keep me busy. We are trying to go swimming at least a couple days a week now that Grandpa's pool is done. Too bad the May grey weather has put a temporary damper on that situation - I'm hoping June isn't as gloomy!

Daddy and I also accompanied Mommy to help her coach her little girls at their first soccer tournament. She coached 8 games (2 teams, 4 games each) over a 2 day period. The girls played amazing while Daddy and I hung out. Check out my sunscreen fauxhawk and the piece of licorice Daddy seemed to think it was ok for me to eat.

I am also crawling EVERYWHERE and have figured out how to pull myself up - on the couch, on the chairs, against the sliding glass doors, using mommy's legs, on my toys, and even on the stairs. Mommy has her hands full once again - she needs to be careful what she wishes for!

Just Keep Swimming...

Mommy signed me up for swim lessons!  I go once a week to my official swim lesson at a very nice and warm indoor pool.  We sing songs and splash and eventually I'll even get to go under the water.  Here is a picture of me and Mommy at our first lesson:

Also, just in time for summer, Grandpa John's pool got completed and heated!  So, on days I don't have lessons, I can go splash around with him and Mommy's cousin Rachel in that pool - although it is outdoors (sunscreen - makes for a slippery baby but a REALLY cute faux hawk) and a wee bit cooler than our lesson pool.  So far I have only gone in the small pool (unheated hot tub) because the big pool was not done heating up.

Although you can't see them, I have two very cute pairs of swim trunks: a Quiksilver pair (because, yes, I am a blonde-haired blue-eyed California surfer boy) and a Finding Nemo pair.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms we know!  Here is a photo of what I got Mommy for her first official Mother's Day:

Daddy helped me pick it out.  I think it's more for me, but we have fun playing together.  She makes the engine rumble and I spin the tires or chew on the lights.  Then Mommy will roll it across the floor to see if I'll go get it.  Most of the time I'm too lazy to scoot after it and just find another toy that is closer to where I'm sitting.

Tidbits

So Mommy once again realized how lazy she had gotten at updating my blog and figured there were plenty of things going on with me to tell everyone about now that I'm 7 1/2 months old.

I made my first trip to a major soccer tournament last month when Bubba was playing State Cup out in Lancaster.  Mommy hated Lancaster.  I wasn't such a big fan either since it was super windy and cold - and a 3 hour drive each way.

Mommy and Grandpa John also took me to Sea World for the first time.  I wasn't nearly as impressed with the animals as I was with all the other kids running around.  Also Mommy and Grandpa completely failed at taking any adorable pictures with the exception of my first experience with a starfish.  Mommy had even faux-hawked my hair with sunscreen!  Oh well, next time.

And most importantly I am mobile!  I can effectively scoot forward pulling (mostly) and pushing myself towards something I want.  My main problem at this point is that I really just want to walk, so I'll get up on my hands and the soles of my feet, but then have no clue what to do next.  I see Mommy and Grandpa crawling around to show me what to do but I think they're silly since they can just get up and walk.

1/2

As of St. Patrick's Day I was officially 1/2 years old!  We didn't do anything to celebrate so here are some recent photos of me looking adorable while playing, eating, and just hanging out.

Playing in my jumperoo and kicking the ball on one of my playmats!

Contrary to what Mommy says, I do sleep!

In my JJ Cole outfit at the Helix soccer banquet and trying my first bite of sweet potatoes.

Actually for my birthday, we went north to Point Mugu/Port Hueneme/Ventura for Daddy's work and to visit the Platz family.  Auntie Chinh was smitten and the Great Grandparents were super impressed with how strong I already am!

FOOD!

Tonight, after getting the go ahead from our pediatrician, I tried my very first "solid" meal of rice cereal.  And of course, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!  Check out the video (above) and pictures (below) of me and mommy making a complete mess while I sit on the dining room table in my Bumbo.  Daddy did an excellent job recording the event.

     

Rollin'

We haven't been up to a whole lot lately.  Mostly just coaching and trying to figure out a daily routine including naps and sleep.  I still want to eat every 3 hours (this includes during the night) so Mommy gets frustrated with the lack of consistency.  Even so I still have time to hang out with my boys:Mommy and Daddy also realized that I love to hang out upside down!  I can be in the midst of a good screaming session and burst out laughing if they just invert me.  Here are some photos of me playing and getting tickled on Daddy's lap:

I am also figuring out how to roll from my back to my tummy.  I know Mommy likes to put me on my tummy, and that when I'm in that position I can push myself up and try to push off stuff with my legs, but I still don't go anywhere.  Ergo, I get easily frustrated with the lack of mobility.  Here is a photo of me rolling onto my tummy for the first time (without the aid of a soft, slightly depressed bed) and my best second effort.  No one told me how tiring this stuff could be!