Paying the Bills

Helping Paul pay the bills. Or, just shuffle mail around.



We're hoping that there's a chin under there, somewhere!

New Random Pictures

We've been pretty light on both the picture taking and the posting since I've been back at work. It seems like I've been sick constantly also.


Look how big I am!
Swimming with Dad
FINALLY relaxing while he's floating on his back.
He loves to be in the water on his belly. He kicks and moves like he knows exactly what to do.

Second Swim Lesson

Sure, it starts out innocently enough...
Then mother gets a evil look in her eye...
Oscar look dubious...
Then it's time for more of this...




I think he's starting to enjoy the pool...
-pva

The introduction of Sweet Potatoes

This was actually BEFORE the sweet potatoes.  

Pushing the cereal back out.

Not sure about his first taste of potatoes.  However, after he got used to them, he didn't want the rice cereal.

Eating part 1

Passed out taking his bottle.

Trying our first taste of rice cereal.  He readily opened his mouth for the spoon like an old pro.

Haven't quite figured out the swallowing part yet.

Making silly faces.
He took the spoon away from me, put it in his mouth, took it back out, got the cereal off of it onto his hand, then put his hand in his mouth.  Alas, no swallowing still.

Then he got after the bowl.  No way was I giving that up.

Eating a little more.  This is really just all practice at this point.  Not much is making it into his belly, but he enjoys it!

More silly faces.

Just some fun pictures

These are just some pictures that didn't have a theme.  In our first plaid flannel shirt!

Sleeping

This puppy is one of his favorites.

Playing with blocks.  Or, mommy playing with blocks on Oscar.  He couldn't quite figure out what was going on, but enjoyed it.

First Swim Lesson

We were all pretty excited for Oscar's first swim lesson. He arrived, entourage in tow, and made his debut in his new swim diaper. This place is really cool. They only do swim classes, they keep the water at 91 degrees, and it's a salt water pool rather than chlorine. When you get in, the water temperature is about the same as the air. There was only one other baby in the class.

Before class:Just getting used to the water:
Floating on his back. Actually, he floats really well. Maybe the rolls help.
He kept grabbing his feet, but that's his new thing. I had no idea that babies actually did Happy Baby Pose, but apparently they do!
Playing Humpty Dumpty
Gathering balls up from the pool. Wow. He looks like a healthy eater!
Just coming up from the water. He's not too sure about this part yet. He only cried once, but he sputtered and spewed every time we did it. That's Oscar's swim teacher.
That starfish was quite interesting
This hold is supposed to be good for helping them float on their backs. I don't think he needs too much help.
Me trying to remember to keep his face above the water. Oops!

At this point, we realized that we had no formula with us, and it was time for him to eat, so Paul had to leave swim class IMMEDIATELY to go fetch formula. It was a good thing too, because as soon as we hit the car, it was time. No after pictures this time, but we'll try for something next time.

Where is Oscar?

Oscar thought this was great fun. It made me laugh too.

Christmas part 2

We ended up doing Christmas a day late. I had some some sort of stomach virus and spent the better part of the day at the ER getting fluids. I don't think Oscar noticed though.

Starting with the aftermath. This child never needs anything again. Ever. Mildly interested....
These were a big hit. They make loud noises :)

Getting tired
The monkey puppet got some good laughs