Playground

Mom and I just got back from one of the neighborhood playgrounds. It's a short stroller ride, and with the weather so nice, I enjoyed the trip. Once there we headed straight for the swings. I have one at home that hangs from the porch, and this one's similar. Other babies get to use the one at the park. And this one is kind of hard for me to sit up straight in so I pretty much lean forward staring at the ground. It's okay because Mom tries to make it as fun as possible. She'll sing songs or make super silly noises. Anything for a laugh!

Next place was the slides and monkey bars. Mom tried to get me to grasp the bars, but I was having more fun with her holding me above her head! She was going to put me on the slide but there was water. Instead I got to do something totally cool. I got to play in the dirt! WOW! I looked at my hand in amazement because it was black! Black as dirt! haha, get it? Mom said it was okay, that I am a boy and she might as well get used to it. That's right, Mom!

I also got to explore acorns. They were a rich green and yellow color. Mom told me where they come from and how the squirrels really like them. After that we had to go back home. I made myself very clear about not wanting to go back, but Mom put me in the stroller anyway. I drank my water and back home it was.

Emergent Reader

One of my favorite activities now days besides screaming at Mom or Dad and chasing Beamer around is reading! Believe it or not, but I have been reading for quite a while now on my own--about a whole month!

Give me a board book and watch me go! Sometimes I sit in Mommy's lap and while she holds the book and tells the story, I'll turn the pages. It's nice to sit in her lap and read.

I also read all on my own! In this picture I have just finished reading about Baby Taz all by myself. Yes, I've crawled to the book, opened it and turned it page by page! Yesterday I turned 10 months, imagine what I'll be doing next month!

Target and Outside--What a Day!

A short post tonight since it's past my bed time. My mom figured out a way to get my two naps back. I guess I'll be a good sport and take them like a good boy. She's right, I am tired, but there's just so much going on! I don't want to miss anything!

After my morning nap we went to Target. That was exciting, but it's exciting going anywhere. And, since the outside doesn't "melt the make-up off (Mom's) face," she wants to go out all the time--SUPER AWESOME! Back to Target. Mom got some pretty interesting stuff--shampoo, hair gel, Thera Flu (something about sick pigs), and a notebook. All of which I got to investigate. The Thera Flu box and gel make for a great make-shift drum set. Mom doesn't mind because it keeps me occupied.

After my second nap, we did something we'd never done before. Beamer was scratching the back door to go out (which drives my mom nuts because "doesn't that dog know how much that door costs?). When Mom opened the door and Beamer went out, I saw my chance! I started crawling out the door! I couldn't help it, the wind was calling me, "...Nathan...look at what I can do to the leaves...ahh..." So Mom got a blanket and laid it out on the concrete and the three of us hung out for quite some time.

It was uniquely refreshing, and I look forward to what's to come! Goodnight to all. I've got some baby dreams to make!

Time Flys By!

Well, I see that my last post was in February! WOW, so much has happened since then. The short version-- I learned to sit up, turn over (both ways), crawl, pull up and now I cruise!! Woo hoo, can I get around! I've got 2 teeth and another one is creeping in. I think that is the reason for my moods the last few days.
Yesterday, Mom and I went to story book time, which I LOVE, but I have to admit I wasn't interested so much in the books. There were those totally awesome inflatable baby-size beach balls! They usually don't bring those out until after we read the books (mom says something about study first, then play), so as soon as we went into the room, I had one objective. Those that know me will say that when I make up my mind to do or get something, I won't stop until I do.
I could tell that my mom was a little embarrassed at my behavior, probably a little surprised too since she knows I love books and singing songs. She was totally cool about it though, especially since I shrieked super loudly when she tried to reel me back in. It was all good though, because once the other babies saw me having fun, they said, "See ya!" to their moms and joined me in the fun. Those babies rock. Turns out we're all about the same age too. Well, a little older, but I'm still bigger!!
One last bit, last night Uncle Luke brought over a onesie for me that they got from Jackson Hole. I will have to post a pic as soon as mom can wash it and get me in it!