The News

So what's new? That's always the question. I'm glad I have an outlet here to talk about what's new with us, because it's almost always about Nathan and my friends can probably only take so much of baby talk! So I'll spill it here . . .

Nathan is getting adventurous with food. Ok, WE are getting adventurous with what edible objects we put in his hands. He had a cheerio the other day (mostly to see if he could pick it up himself yet. Not quite.). Today we let him have at it with a pancake. Yes, a pancake. It was pretty funny. Then at dinner I let him suck on a french fry. I think he liked it. I know he liked the mashed potatoes we gave him last week. What else . . . the usual otherwise. Avocado, peas, sweet potatoes, bananas and apple. Oh and grapes. He's a big fan. I've tried a sippy cup with him, which he can certainly hold, but doesn't get the whole holding-it-up-and-let-gravity-do-the-work-thing. But he likes new things and it's fun to watch him discover new things. Just tonight we went to a store where they have a HUGE selection of used stuff for kids. There's more clothes than anything (all in good condition and cheap) and some toys. We had to get Nathan a couple little things. How could we not? We had a fun time looking around at stuff to come back for.

Physically, Nathan has been making lots of changes. He's so strong! And quick! And sneaky! He is often facing a different direction than when I left him seconds before and is even doing a bit of an army crawl now and then. The other day we had him sitting on the floor next to the coffee table - did I mention he can sit up now?! - and he got a hold of the bars on the side. He grabbed hold, planted his feet and lifted up! He nearly stood up for a second or two all on his own! We couldn't believe our eyes. We're trying to get it on camera if he does it again - you won't believe it either.

He talks a bunch too. He will pick a new sound and that will be his "trick" for the day. The other day he was doing "ba, ba, ba" in the morning, a little "da, da, da" then graduated to "ma, ma, ma". No, it doesn't count as first words just yet. We're saving that milestone for when he actually looks at one of us and says it. He got creative that day though and we both heard "ooo, baaaa, maaaa". I'm not saying he's so smart he knows who the president is, I'm just saying, that's what it sounded like.

What else. Is there anything else? It's all baby, all the time around here. I did have an Uppercase Living party last night which was fun to get out and do again. Daddy and Nathan spent some QT together, Skying, playing and listening to music (Nate loves the dance parties we have at night). And next week Nonni will be here for a visit as well. It's been too long since she's seen Nathan! Oh yes, and Aunt Dot and Uncle Rich got to meet Nathan a week or so ago when they came thru NC overnight. So fun for everyone to finally meet him!

Tomorrow we are looking at a relaxed day around the house for the most part. Oh, and football. Can't forget about football.