It is important to do stretches. First of all, I don’t want to pull a muscle or anything. I’m very active and am moving almost all the time. Warmups and stretches are a very important part of my day.
Another reason to do stretches is to increase my reach. If I stretch a little every day my reach extends just far enough to get to things that I shouldn’t be touching. Like today when Mommy was changing my diaper I started pulling a bunch of trash bags out of my diaper organizer. Thank you, stretches!
You know how I like peekaboo? Well, I like “inai inai ba” just as well. It’s pretty much the same thing. Unlike peekaboo, there is a bit more of a build up to the great reveal.
I figured out why baby clothes all have buttons at the bottom. It’s to prevent babies from stripping down and going naked. I know clothes are cute on babies, but I think we were meant to be bare and free! I must rid myself of this cumbersome covering!
When I get hungry I am REALLY hungry! The only thing on my mind is nursing. It is sometimes frustrating when I get hungry before my feeding time. I know where to get my food, but I’m not allowed to eat yet. All I can do is scream, “I am HUNGRY!”
We went shopping and found a nice outfit for me. Mommy and Daddy were having trouble with the sizes because I’m not yet 3 months old, but I was obviously too big for the 3M size. Even the 6M size looked like it would be a little too small on me or only be good for a couple weeks. So we went for the 9M size. I am far from 9 months old, but it looks like it might be a good fit.
Either I’m really big for my age or the size standards for baby clothes is really off.
Daddy and I discovered a new way to play hide-and-seek without having to get up and run around. He basically hides behind the mirror and arches of my play mat and I have to find him. It sounds simple, but it’s no. It sounds boring, but it’s not. I love it! It is so much fun! I have a feeling that this will lead to bigger things, like peek-a-boo and inai inai ba.
I’m a bit of a sportsman. I can’t stand staying still and like moving around a lot so I decided to pick up a few sports. Not only are they fun, but they help me keep fit.
I’ve been doing boxing for quite some time now. I like to punch the toys hanging from my playmat. I’m getting pretty good at my accuracy.
I haven’t sparred yet, although I do throw and occasional accidental punch at Mommy and Daddy when they pick me up or carry me. Absolutely unintentional. As are the sudden headbutts.
Footwork is an important part of boxing, but since I can’t stand up yet I had to be creative with how I use my feet. Instead of just kicking at the air, I decided to combing two sports: boxing and soccer. Boxcer! I’ve got to tell you, it is a really good workout and takes a lot of coordination. But they main thing is that it’s fun!
I have a reputation for not liking to be put down for naps, opting to be held when I sleep. I can sleep in my crib at night, but during the day when I’m put down for my nap I snap awake in a bad mood. Grandma suggested that I try napping on my tummy, while monitored by Mommy and Daddy. We gave it a shot and it worked!
I didn’t sleep for extremely long, but I did have a decent nap and woke up in in a pretty good mood.
Looking at the picture of me napping, it kind of looks like a photo right after I tripped. Kersplat!
You’ve seen how talkative I can be when chatting with Daddy. But that is not always the case. Sometimes I’m pretty relaxed and chill during our chats. I just like to sit in his lap and listen to his voice. Instead of giving him my attention, a lot of times I like to look at Mommy. I’m still listening, I’m just enjoying the time the three of us spend together.
I met my uncle for the first time today! He is a teacher in Tokyo and came home for the summer break. He was very excited to meet me for the first time. He was very happy to see me and was instantly infatuated by me. At first he gave me my space, but kept watching me intently. Then little by little he would reach out to hold my hand and touch my cheek. He really admired how soft and smooth my skin was.
As he watched me, I was watching him. He looked somewhat familiar. He looked a little like Ojiisan. I was in a pretty good mood so we decided it was a good chance for him to carry me. His initial reaction: “Heavy!”
I was okay for a bit, but then I started to feel that something was off. This was not what I was used to. Uncle tried his best to keep me calm, but I was not comfortable with this change. So the result was inevitable.
There was nothing wrong with the way he was carrying me, it is just not what I’m used to. I like the way Mommy and Daddy carry me. The proof is in the smile.
Even though I wasn’t so in the best mood when he carried me, I did like having him around. I had fun meeting him. It’s nice to have another person who adores me.
It was really nice to finally meet my uncle, but I realize there are many more relatives who are eager to meet me too! I can’t wait!
I’m usually in my best moods right after I eat. I either drift off into a deep peaceful sleep or I am very alert and responsive. This morning was the latter. I was alert, responsive, and happy, but also busy digesting my meal. What a good start to the day!
I enjoy it so much that I get too excited and start kicking a lot. So much that I sometimes kick myself right off my play mat.
I don’t get hurt, but I do get surprised. The floor is hard and cold, which can be quite a shock. But you would think I would try not to do it, but I quite often end up in this position.
Why so dramatic, you ask? We are forced to take refuge in our bedroom. Nah, it’s nothing like that. Every apartment in our building is getting new air conditioners installed so we are just hanging out in the bedroom until the installation is done. It is a different environment to spend the day in, hence the pose.
Even though I can’t hold my head up on my own yet, I’m starting to practice sitting on my own. I’m getting tired of just lying around all day and I want to be able to see more of the world. I practiced sitting on the couch and it wasn’t that bad.
Yep, it is still really hot in the early morning, but it is nice to be outside. I was feeling a bit cooped up this morning and could not settle down, so Mommy took me for a walk and we went to the park. As you can see the walk was very calming and it wasn’t so hot as to wake me up. It is much better than going for a walk in the middle of the day where the temperature can climb up into the mid 30s (in Celsius or 90s in Fahrenheit).
The more I do tummy time, the more eager I am to start crawling. I’m practicing my leg work so that when I finally figure out this crawling thing, then I’ll be able to attain max speed right away. Man, Mommy and Daddy will have their hands full watching me once I become mobile.
Summer in Japan is really hot! We’ve been experiencing 36°C (96.8°F) weather for the past week. But today didn’t feel as hot in the late afternoon, so Mommy and I took advantage of the cool(er) weather and headed to the park. It was still hot, but it is nice to be outside!
