Blueberry Monster

Here are a few snapshots of William to give you a quick update of his activities and show you some of his new quirks.

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He is starting to get better at feeding himself, so we are starting to give him more challenging things to practice with. 

Some foods are messier than others.  And blueberries, I'm finding, are in the messier category.

First goatee

Lunch may have gotten a little messier...

...but it's a whole lot more fun

Sharing blueberry treats

Then this came out of his mouth.  It was like a grand finale.

He is getting much more involved in our daily activities.  Like pushing his arms through his sleeves more on his own.

"What are these, mama?"

Sometimes I think I've unintentionally taught him to pose

 He is also... "filling out" ... shall we say.

 ...and even more talkative...

...and even cuter...

 ...and still playing with his toes...

...and still the happiest baby you ever saw...

...and still reaching for everything in sight, that he can reach...

Below is what he looks like from our perspective.

I would take one from his perspective, but it probably wouldn't be too flattering...

We're also getting more structured with our daily activities as he is catching on and having slightly more wake time.  We start the day with books and snuggling and end the day with daddy time, bath time, a song and a prayer and a paci and blankie bear (did I just rhyme?).  In between there is lots of laughing, games, rolling around, music, eating, dancing, napping, and for mommy cooking / picking up / errands / to dos / phone calls / laundry / playdates.  I'm sure as he grows different things will be introduced into the routine, but for right now, we laugh...a lot.  I really don't know what we are laughing at, but we can't help ourselves.

And part of the new routine is more tummy time.  In the past two days he has started not only putting his head down, but bending his legs beneath himself and pushing up that bottom.  He wants to be mobile so badly.

And as a last little thing, as of yesterday he can officially pick up his paci and put it in his mouth right-side-up.