Obsessed. He watches the movie intently for at least ten minute stretches, which I’m pretty sure is crazy for an eight month-old. He like his daddy. He especially loves the green chameleon, Pascal. He gives an audible gasp when he pops up on screen. We simultaneously feel guilty and proud. Look at our little TV […]Read Post ›
This is what Babycenter tells me I’m supposed to feed my 8 month-old: Age: 8 to 10 months Signs of readiness for solid and finger foods (IAN HAS ALL OF THESE) Same as 6 to 8 months, PLUS Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger (pincer grasp) Can transfer items from one hand to the […]Read Post ›
This was our new-after-dinner-on-a-Friday-night-skill. Amazed he went to sleep so easy. Thought we’d be clapping all night…
On August 23, Ian cut his first tooth. Bottom left. He had woken up from his morning nap and I was putting some teething gel on his gums, and I felt it! I cried a little. Here are my attempts to capture the moment.
I’ve been here before. I wrote about it. I’m lying here in the dark as my baby sleeps peacefully in the next room. I am simultaneously elated and devastated. Elated that he can easily soothe himself and is a happy, rested, boisterous baby boy who cannot wait to explore the world. Devastated that he doesn’t […]Read Post ›
Mandy Unruh 