9 Months on the move

David turned 9 months on September 6th and he is completely on the move. He is not walking yet but has a mean walker game, is a champion speed crawler and cruises as much as possible. Only two teeth as of right now. Here are a few pictures.

We Have Teeth

Just wanted to let you all know that we have two front teeth. Bottom Row. So exciting.

Partners Really

I recently heard a story about a young mother that does everything for her kids. She wakes them up, dresses them, takes them to school, picks them up, bathes them and feeds them. Her husband, a hard working and loving man I'm sure, does not do any of these things. Maybe because he does not know how or maybe because she does not let him. As the story was told to me, I began to get the impression that she does not let him do any of these activities for fear he will mess something up or not do these activities according to her satisfaction. Whatever the case, I felt for her in conflicting ways.

One I was a bit envious that she had the time to do all of these things, all the time as a full time working mother. I would love to pick Trip up everyday from school but with my job that's just not possible. Sometimes I have to work so much that I have to take a break in my day to go see him at the daycare because I will not see him at night. David is just as busy with his new job. So we have a network of friends, family, a wonderful part-time nanny and each other to help out. Guilt is an emotion that many working mothers have to come to terms with and I am no different.

However, I also felt bad for the mother in a different way. I never had a father there for me like David is for our son and its an amazing experience to watch. Dads and their kids need time to do daily activities in Dad's way. I wish I could do everything for Trip but when I see David feeding him or whatever, I feel better. Trip lights up when either of us come into his view (not just me or not just David). That's so cool to me.

So for all the dad's doing daddy duty, thank you. Thanks for every dinner made (even if it's delivery pizza), bath taken (even if you miss the ears), pickup time successfully executed (at 6:59pm) and, yes, every cornrows taken out or put in.

8 months and counting

I know it's been a while but here are a few of David's updates.

Movements - Crawling, crawling, crawling. Pulling up on furniture, boucing while sitting and active all the time. He loves his walker. For some reason, he can go backwards really fast.

Sleeping - YESSSS! We finally sleep through the night, sometimes. :/.

Mood - Tripp laughs at everything. Every smile. cheer, noice, everything. He is the happiest baby.

Teeth - Still waiting.

Food - Baby food of all sorts and anything eatable without teeth (i.e. peas, pancakes, breads, cheerios, bananas, crackers, etc.).

Dislikes - Diaper changes and anything that resticts his movement.

These pictures were taking at 6 months. He is now a little bigger, around 19.5 pounds and 24 inches. He also has a lot more hair.

I'm his mother so I supposed to say this but, he really is super cute. Just look at him!

Test.

Day Care Pix!

Simple Rules for Flying Baby Style to Great Grandma's house

Have mom ask the TSA Agent to use the Special Needs Security Line or what I like to call VIP for Babies.

Remember to remove my babies shoes, too. Apparently, I could be hiding contraband of some sort.

When you arrive, find a grandma or, better yet, a great grandma to adorn you with kisses and love.

Have the occupants of your destination create a soft place for you to lie in the middle of the busiest section of your location. This will allow you to see all the activity while remaining the center of attention.

Don't be stingy, share you lavish lap of luxury with others.

Traveling can be stressful, especially being carried to all those new locations. Remember to nap the entire ride back. If you are a true pimp (aka a pettie individual making progress) you can even nap on the walk through the airport and baggage claim.

And as always, remember to buckle up.