Author Archives: Mason Shoma

I’m still really into my new sea otter friend!

I showed up for my second round of vaccinations in a good mood again. I was a very good baby boy and did not fuss at all. There was a bit of sympathy crying when I heard the other babies crying, but other than that I was calm and patient. When it was my turnContinue reading “Second round of vaccinations”

I had to get another round of vaccinations today, and so did a lot of other babies. I was in quite a good mood until I heard the crying, nay, screaming coming from the back rooms! To Mommy and Daddy’s surprise I got upset and started crying. I felt for those babies who were inContinue reading “Sympathy crying”

Daddy released his newest single, Daddy’s Home Today, early this morning. It is about his 100th original song that he released to a select few fans, namely me. Daddy is constantly making up songs. They are very random and sometimes are simply about what he is doing or thinking at that exact moment. Sometimes heContinue reading “♪Daddy’s home today♪”

As you know, I love playing peekaboo. As you can see here: I recently mentioned that I like when Daddy makes my butt bounce like in a dance. As you can see here: So, these two activities have become a daily standard around our house. I just thought that you should be made aware ofContinue reading “Peekaboo & Butt Bouncing”

Don’t ask me why I’m smiling at 2:36 in the morning. I should be sleeping, crying, or cranky. But I’m smiling and happy to have my diaper changed. Maybe I remembered that today is Daddy’s day off from work and I wanted to get a head start on all the fun we’re going to haveContinue reading “2 a.m. smiles”

Mommy snapped a few pics of me with her good camera, which is a proper DSLR. Instead of all smiles, I went for quiet poses with far off looks.

All my tummy time exercises have been paying off. I am able to stay on my tummy longer and hold my head up higher. I sometimes get fancy with one hand off the ground or two legs at the same time. I found that I can kind balance on my belly. I’m still working onContinue reading “Tummy time: Steadier”

I’m gain more and more control over my hands and my movements are becoming less random. I can actually reach out for something I want. And I can bring something that I grabbed to my mouth.

I don’t normally like lying on my back for naps, usually preferring to nap on Mommy or Daddy. But sometimes I’m too tired to be picky about where I nap.

The title pretty much says it. More laughter-filled inai inai ba with Mommy while on my play mat, but this time with an open shirt.

I take a stroll with Mommy every day, weather permitting, and really enjoy being outside. I like the open space and the fresh air. Now that I’m bigger, I’m sitting up and awake more, so I also enjoy the sights. I can’t wait until I’m big enough to walk to the park on my own!Continue reading “Holo holo to the park (in a hat)”

Every so often Daddy joins me on my play mat. We look at each other in the mirror and I show Daddy how to bat all the hanging things with our hands. He is a good learner, but rather just stare at me and talk to me. I thought I was getting big for myContinue reading “Playmat pal”

If you have been frequenting this blog for some time, you will have noticed that I have many different faces. Not only do I have a wide range of expressions, but my facial features actually seem to change depending on my position and angle. If I’m sitting on my Daddy chair I have a doubleContinue reading “Adorable”

Tummy time has been going so well that I actually enjoy it! Tummy time is no longer just an exercise that I have to do. I actually look forward to it, as you can see on my face.

Mommy made me a baby toy when she was pregnant with me and it has become part of my play time. It is a crinkly toy that makes noise when you grab it and it has these loops around the edges to make it easy for me to hold. It kind of looks like aContinue reading “Peekaboo pal”

My dexterity is improving a lot. I tend to grab things quite frequently. If there is something within my reach and I feel my hand touch it, I grab it. From time to time and grabbed the ears or tails of my stuffed doggies. My gripping reflex is really good, so when Daddy put theContinue reading “Grabbing animals”

Daddy tries all kinds of different things when playing with me and he accidentally found my laughter switch. He’s been doing this for a while and it still works nearly every time. When I’m laying down he puts his hands under my butt and bounces it while singing bouncing songs. It always gets a smileContinue reading “Butt bouncing”

Check out that smirk. Yep, that’s a baby in the know. What I good life. I got this folks wrapped around my little finger. Speaking of fingers, I don’t have to lift a finger at home. Mommy and Daddy see to my every need. I’ve got them so well trained that I don’t have toContinue reading “Around my little finger”

I’m not quite there yet, but I’ll get there. I’m working on rolling over from my back to my belly. It’s weird. It feels like my body could get there, but this darn head is to heavy and is holding me back. I’m not giving up! I’ll get there soon! Stay tuned.