Author Archives: Mason Shoma

Ooh, some more sweet stuff. I tried nashi (Japanese pear) and liked it! It was quite sweet even though it is out of season.

When I crawl around on the floor, these are a few of my favorite things: my cups, new places to explore, bags of stuff, being under tables, and Daddy’s bedroom slippers.

My adventures in new foods is continuing. I had cucumbers and satoimo (taro root) today. I can’t say I enjoyed the cucumber. It was a bit bitter and harder than the other foods I have had. It was bit hard to swallow. It almost got caught in my throat but I managed to get itContinue reading “Cucumbers and satoimo (taro root)”

I have weird habits at different times. When I pick up things my pinkies stick out. When I sneeze it is usually in twos. When I have my bottle my big toes are always lower than my other toes. Why? I don’t really know.

No, this post is not about a secret off-the-books cash exchange. It is literally me under the table. Watch and enjoy!

It looks like Santa came early and left a gift under the Christmas tree: it’s me, Mason! I shuffle over to the tree every day and try to reach the ornaments. Sometimes I get them, sometimes I’m stopped from getting them. But I make an attempt every day. Mommy and Daddy stop me from pullingContinue reading “Under the Christmas tree”

I’ll eat almost anything, but you’ll know I like something by the size of my mouth.

It was getting tiring for Daddy to keep chasing me around the house, (he is 43 years old), so he came up with a “game” for me where I sit in a laundry basket and…I think that’s it. I just sit in a basket and Daddy doesn’t have to chase after me. Not as active,Continue reading “Basket case”

One of my snacks are these baby ball biscuits that are very common in Japan. They are quite tiny, about a centimeter across, and dissolve very easily, so it is the perfect snack food for babies. They are great snacks, but are not as easy to eat as my rice crackers. I can hold ontoContinue reading “Baby ball biscuits”

Now with my power of army crawling I’m exploring a lot, and very quickly. I shuffle off so quickly that Mommy and Daddy are having trouble keeping me out of trouble. Apparently there places that I can explore and places that I can’t, things that I can touch and things that I can’t. I guessContinue reading “Exploring”

We went for a walk to the park today. I still can’t do much at the park. I watch the other older kids run around on the playground and I can’t wait until I can do that. But I was quite content sitting on the bench with Mommy and Daddy and taking in the view.Continue reading “Family photo at the park”

I got to practice riding on Daddy’s shoulders again today. I’m still loving it! Mommy loves seeing me so happy! As for Daddy, I think he is happy because we are happy. He can’t really see anything and might end up with a couple of bald spots from where I hold on, but he mustContinue reading “On Daddy’s shoulders again”

I’m 7 months old! It’s official now; I’m over the hill. I’m am closer to my first birthday than to my actual birthday. It’s all downhill form here. Look how much I’ve grown. Not only in size but also in ability. I’m rolling over, crawling, sitting, eating solid foods, putting myself to sleep, and amContinue reading “7 months old”

Being able to crawl creates a lot of freedom for me, and some problems for Mommy and Daddy. I can get to a lot more things which means I can make a bigger mess than before. I discovered my bookshelf and like to choose the books I want Mommy and Daddy to read to me.Continue reading “Choosing a book”

I’m moving up in the world. I’m getting steadier when I sit on the floor, which means I know how to keep upright. That means that I’m almost ready to ride around on Daddy’s shoulders. We have been practicing.

Sometimes being stuck on the floor can get a bit boring. Even with army crawling, there is only so much you can see. I think I’m going to skip proper crawling on my hands and knees and move right along to walking. I’ve already got good form, now all I have to do is getContinue reading “Floor walking”

Now we’re moving on to the good stuff: meat! I had my first taste of chicken today, and you know what, it taste like chicken. And I love it! So far I think it is the most hearty food I have eaten. This stuff is finger licking good!