Yummy Yummy

He's a good eater so far. We're introducing solids and it's a mess! Maybe I should be more strict, but it's cute when he grabs his spoon and tries to feed himself. And isn't he "exploring" when he puts his hand in the bowl of rice and smears it all over the table and chair? ;)

This was also my excuse for going out and getting that food processor that I've wanted for the past 5 years! Yeah! I steamed, pureed & froze squash, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, green beans, rudabega, carrots, sweet peas, and apples. So far, he doesn't care for avacado or red potatoes.

It's a Man's World!

January 24, 2008

Landon learned the joys of being a man...He peed standing up twice today! In the morning, I was changing his diaper and was letting him "air out" a bit before getting him dressed again. I stood him up on his changing table; he was all smiles and enjoying himself. Then, he started peeing right on his pile of pajamas laying on the table. Big smile from Landon and I laughed thinking, "well, you learned that little trick awfully early!"

Then, later that same night, naked Landon was standing up holding onto the bath tub waiting for the water to get warm and he again peed standing up. That's one thing us women are jealous of...man's ability to pee standing up!

What a Month!

I am now 5 months old. Whew, that 4th month flew by! I did so much and learned so much! I went to Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and then home to Philadelphia. In my short life, I have flown THREE times. The trick is to eat and sleep on the plane and I did that really well.


I am a busy baby who loves to play! Papa (that's what Albie wants to be called. a.k.a. 'Pops') keeps yelling at mommy to leave me to play by myself so I'm not constantly stimulated, but mommy can't seem to leave me alone. I think she's obsessed with me or something!

It's no longer quiet at my house! I'm a constant jabberer. (Grandpa really got me talking at Christmas and I haven't stopped since!) Now when I'm upset, I don't have to cry anymore, I just make my other noises and someone comes to my rescue.



When I was 4 months old, I found out that I have feet. Then I learned to put them in my mouth. Soon I found that my whole fist fits in my mouth. I pretty much always have something in my mouth, usually it's my two fingers or a Nukie.





And, finally, I learned how to sit up on my own! I'm having fun learning how to move around and now I can play with a lot more toys on my own. My Grandma gave me this fun play mat from her daycare, which comes in handy when I topple over.

Back to Work

After 5 blissful months at home with Landon, I have returned to work and into the realm of working motherhood, and right in time for tax season! The transition was really hard for me, not because of the work, but because of not being there for every moment with Landon. (I know, but I'm a first-time mom!) Al was so great and supportive (and happy to have my paycheck rolling in again.) He had so many nice surprises for me during my first week back. Flowers delivered to my desk on Monday and then a lunch date at LeCroix on Wednesday.

Landon is in good hands, he's at home with Grandma Dee Dee while I am at work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays. It's such a great set-up, we're so grateful to have Al's mom watch Landon!