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. I usually grab about a dozen books, so they just assume I want the one on the top.
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 get up onto my feet.
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!
Now that I figured out how to army crawl I am exploring a lot more. I can shuffle my way around the four corners of the living room pretty easily. I’m planning to expand my range pretty soon. For now, I’m just covering a lot of ground in the living room.
When I’m hungry in the morning, I just can’t put myself back to sleep, no matter how well my sleep training is going. I just start calling for Mommy and Daddy to wake up and feed me. As you can see, I have figured out where they sleep, (my crib is at the foot of their bed), and I look directly at them as I call out for them. It’s pretty hard to ignore, no mater how tired they are.
But of course, waking up early in the morning means I need an early morning nap as well.
Oh my god! I tried peaches and grapes baby food and it was sooooo good! Peaches are not in season and we haven’t seen it in the supermarket, so we bought some off the shelf baby food. Man, that stuff is good! It was considerably sweeter than the food I have been eating. You can see how I just can’t wait for the next spoonful.
Remember how I mentioned that I watch Mommy and Daddy leave the room and then look and wait for them to come back. Well, sometimes that can result is some surprise followed by a lot of laughter!
Nobody let’s me have any fun. All I wanted to do was peel off the top layer of the floor mat but Daddy wouldn’t let me. Sure, I tried to eat the pieces that I peeled off, but that’s where the fun is.
After I have my dinner, Mommy let’s me stay in my chair as she gets my bath ready. I usually spend my time brushing my teeth, playing with toys, or licking my table clean of any pieces of food. Another thing I like to do is find Daddy at work at his desk. I know where he is during the day, so I often come looking for him by crawling into his office nook. When I’m in my chair I have to turn and look behind me and when I see him I give him a very happy smile.
We’ve moved beyond simple peekaboo and are having a lot more fun! I’m very aware of my surroundings and where everyone is. When Mommy or Daddy leave the room I watch them go and keep looking in that direction until they come back. Or I go looking for them now that I can crawl. Out of sight no longer means out of mind. This awareness and understanding makes finding them so much fun!
I tried some fish today. It was pretty fishy. It wasn’t bad, but the fishy taste was very strong. The next time I have it, I’m sure it will be mixed with rice or vegetables.
Some mornings we just like to relax and ease into the day with breakfast and the news. Of course, to do that we have to be comfortable on the couch.
Like I mentioned, I’m sleeping quite well on my own, but end up sleeping on my tummy. But before I get to my tummy I’m on my back tossing and turning a bit. I think it is creating a bit of a bald spot on the back of my head. I think I should start rolling over to my tummy as soon as I’m put in my crib. I must protect my luxurious locks.
It doesn’t take much to make me smile. All I have to do is see Mommy or Daddy smiling at me. It also doesn’t take much to make me laugh. All I have to do is watch Mommy and Daddy doing silly things to entertain me. They play with me, talk to me, dance for me, and of course make silly faces.