Author Archives: Mason Shoma

My actions have been slightly more aggressive/violent/dangerous than before. When I swing my arms, I now do so with much more force. It can be quite dangerous. I really should be more careful about them. Mommy and Daddy are not only worried that I might hurt someone else, but they are worried that I mightContinue reading “Arm swings”

My sea otter friend is so great. He plays music for me and keeps me company. Sure, sometimes he hits me in the head but it is only after I hit him first. I like him so much that I give him big slobbery kisses all the time.

The couch is pretty comfy sometimes. It’s a nice place to sit back and relax. When I spend too much time on my mat, my back gets really hot and sweaty, and then I get uncomfortable. I don’t get as hot when I am on the couch with Mommy or Daddy. Sometimes I like theContinue reading “Couch”

I’m getting better at sleeping in my crib, but I still prefer this sometimes.

As you know by now, I’m a very active baby boy. I’m always moving. This is usually a good thing, but sometimes I shouldn’t be active, like just before bedtime. It is not my fault. I can’t control how sleepy or active I feel at any moment during the day. Mommy and Daddy try toContinue reading “Pre-bedtime activity”

I usually have an antenna in my hair that Mommy and Daddy think is very cute and cool. It adds character. But sometimes while playing with blankets and towels my hair gets pushed down. The result is a calm flat hairstyle. Not too bad, but I prefer my antenna.

I have this weird habit of being very energetic and active right before bedtime. I should be relaxing and getting ready for bed, but instead I’m all smiles and wanting to play. Mommy and Daddy want to go to bed at a decent time, but they can’t resist my charm. (This is how I delayContinue reading “Bedtime smiles”

Just us relaxing on the couch on a lazy Sunday. So nice just to be together!

Sometimes Daddy and Mommy can’t tell if I’m happy or sad when they play with me. To tell you the truth, I’m not really sure myself. What do you think?

Look at my cute outfit. Earth tones seem to work for me.

As part of my bedtime routine, I read a book or two after I take a bath. But sometimes that is not enough and I want another book. The whole idea of a bedtime book is to make me calm down and sleepy enough for bed. It looks like I misunderstood the bedtime book concept.Continue reading “Bedtime book”

Summer is hot over here! We have the AC on, but I still get pretty hot and sweaty. I often have to change my clothes because they get too sweaty. If I had my way, I would much prefer to be naked. It is so much cooler and free! On top of that, Mommy gentlyContinue reading “Soothing breath”

I’ve gotten so good at tummy time that if you wanted to capture me on video during tummy time that would end up being a very long video. So here is a timelapse video of my progress with tummy time. Pretty good, if I do say so myself.

It is very easy for me to fall asleep in my stroller. I like the rocking rhythm of the stroller. I also sleep very well after nursing. I just ease into dreamland with a full tummy and sated appetite. The results, the face of a sleeping angel.

I love interaction with Mommy and Daddy, but sometimes I like being alone. I’m quite happy on my playmat by myself. I can play by myself and I often talk to myself. I just like the sound of my own voice.

Check out my ball handling skills! I think I’m figuring out how use these “hands” of mine. I thought they were just random things attached to my random arms, but it turns out that I can control them. I can grab things now! No more random flailing and punching and grasping. I can actually seeContinue reading “Ball handling”

We were playing roller coaster today. Daddy put “safety bar” across my lap and then imitated the movements of a roller coaster. I don’t know what a roller coaster is but it seems very bumpy, but thrilling. I enjoyed it for a while, but without the visuals to match the ride, it is just bumpy.

I am very talkative at times and Mommy and Daddy very eagerly and patiently converse with me. Most of the time it is just them agree with whatever I happen to be complaining about at the time. But they thought that I might get bored with only them to talk to, so they recruited aContinue reading “Hedgehog mimic”