Saturday, February 27, 2016

Happy 5-Month Birthday!!

ADub is 5 months old today!!  Every day is such an adventure, from the poopy diapers to the incomprehensible baby talk to the infectious giggles.  He is already growing into such a wonderful little person.  Happy Birthday, baby boy!

Here's what happened this month:

  • Stop, drop, and ROLL!!  Prior to this month, we were only rolling from front to back, but newsflash! we are rolling from back to front now too.  Look out Aerosmith, ADub is redefining rock and ROLL!
  • Solid Food=Solid Poop.  Yes, folks, it's a simple math equation.  With the introduction of solid foods, we have yielded solid poop (something that can be quite fetid).
  • ADub is getting pretty good at passing objects from one hand to the next.  Soon, he'll be pulling rabbits out of hats; I'm sure of it.
  • Currently, his favorite song is "Blackbird" by the Beatles, and he requests it every night at bedtime.  I asked him what his favorite book is right now, and he's still deciding.
  • ADub went on his first big hike.  Although he slept through the majority of it, he assures me that he had a blazast (this kid and his language).
  • He officially has a "poop face."

And now for the photoshoot:
Bring on the beach and the babes.
Seriously, guys?
Helping mommy with the laundry.  She had to wash this tank again after I spit up on it.
Hey!  Can I use that to text my girlfriend?
Tasty fingers.
Made you smile.
Petting Maya instead of grabbing her ears.  I get in trouble when I do that.
Mommy and Daddy make the best food!
Shout out to my favorite aunt, Doubles Sharkwhisperer.  Wish you lived closer!
Coaxing me to roll over.
The squash is my favorite.
I love to eat!
....and eat!!
Hangin' with Pops.
Sweet pic.
Let me take some selfies now.
Oh yeah, these are great.
Hike day!
Just my daddy and me.
What's up, punk?!
Suave.
More suave.
More selfies.
A cross between prepping to crawl and downward dog.
"Have you ever wondered if there was more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking." -Derek Zoolander (Male Model)
Work it, blue eyes.
I'm the luckiest girl to have such a kick-ass family (pardon the language)!
A children's author, Janna Matthies, once wrote:
"On the night you were born, full of shimmer and swoon,
I knew you were mine, like the earth knows the moon."

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Happy 4-Month Birthday!!

ADub is 4 months old today!!  He brings multiple smiles to our faces and is the best distraction from all responsibilities.  Life is forever changed (for the better).  Happy birthday, little man!
Here's what happened this month:
  • Anything you give to ADub ends up on a non-stop flight to his mouth.  Yes, I would take bets that he would even put Maya's freshly-made poop nuggets in his mouth.  (A note for child services: This has not and will not be attempted; thank you for your concern).
  • Houston, he has found his feet.  Although these have not landed in his mouth yet, I'm guessing any day now....
  • ADub has started learning the days of the week in English and Spanish.  Saturday (Sabado) is his favorite, but who doesn't like Saturdays?
  • Zerbert: "The sound that occurs where someone places the mouth against skin and blows, imitating the sound of flatulance" and causing some serious laughter.  Bellies, beware.
  • Blowing bubbles has become ADub's new pastime.  Bubble Boy has become his new nickname in these here parts.  He's actually hosting a bubble party next month.
  • Challenge: Falling-asleep, by-yourself, in-your-crib.  Status: In progress.
  • He still loves reading books; this week Fox in Socks, next week Great Expectations.  Plus, his favorite song is "I Dreamed a Dream" from Mamma Mia, calming him nightly for bedtime.
And now for some photos:
    My first bath in the BIG tub.  R-rated; pardon the penie.
and SO ghetto.  I see now that to complete the outfit, the pants should have been sagging.  Next time.
Up to no good?
It's called a ZIT?!!?!
Einstein, watch out!
Hanging with Pops, the manny.
T-t-t-t-tummy time!
Really, Maya?  This is my photo shoot.
Mommy snuggles.
Drooling ALL over his new carrier.
Sometimes you just feel like having a good cry.
Yeah, I think I'll just suck on this for awhile.
Mmmmh....McAlister's.  That tea is practically bigger than me!
Made you smile!!!
Top of the morning to you.
You can walk, run, jump, and dance on these tiny things.  Treat them well.
I'm thinking of getting Maya a badge.  She takes her work seriously.
Yes, he pooped on the last outfit....
Again, made you smile.
I call it: "Life's a Blur, so SIT STILL!"

Monday, January 4, 2016

ADub and Raggedy Andy

Raggedy Ann was one of my favorite dolls growing up, so when we came across her and her brother, Raggedy Andy, at Cracker Barrel this weekend, we decided that ADub should definitely have one.  Fun Fact: The Raggedy Ann doll has been around since 1915, while Raggedy Andy has been around since 1920; that kind of blows my mind a bit.  Anyway, here is their great meeting....
ADub meets Raggedy Andy.
ADub kisses Raggedy Andy.
Maya meets Raggedy Andy.
Maya sniffs the butt of Raggedy Andy.
ADub and Maya party with Raggedy Andy.
The whole family parties with Raggedy Andy.  Yes, we had a fun Saturday night.

JDub swinging with Raggedy Ann.

JDub tricycling with Raggedy Ann.