Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Achievement Unlocked: Exploration Mode

Lots of stuff is happening in Xander's world these days. He has become quite proficient at crawling (and fast!) so he is exploring constantly. It's been exciting and terrifying. But with the right baby-proofing and supervision I can let him roam where he wants which has been great. He's been sleeping better despite two teeth currently cutting through. I suspect all of the movement is wearing him out!

In addition to crawling everywhere, he pulls himself to standing quickly and easily on just about everything. 

He has also figured out cabinets and drawers. 

He's been very snugly lately too. He even makes out with the play yard... And the window...

Sometimes he just tools around with the teething ring hanging out of his mouth. 

Getting pretty good with a sippy cup. 

He's trying and enjoying new foods. We have given up trying to feed him purées or spooned-food of any kind. He just wants to feed himself. 

He loved the strawberry. 

Banana is a perennial favorite. 

Eggs with spinach. He actually really likes it! Especially the spinach. That's my boy. :)

He fell asleep on his hand the other day and it left marks! I kept asking him why he was hitting himself but he had no answer. 

Mirror time. 

Enjoying his Xmas present from grandma SuAnn. He really digs the beads. 

Helping momma work. 

Mommy's teaching him how to clean. Yes, I do actually know HOW to clean, even if it isn't often. 

No more pictures, please. 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

8 Months!

X turned 8 months old today!  He is now too big for the swing or monkey chair we've gotten all the previous month's pics in. Our "little guy" is getting huge!

How does one celebrate turning 8 months old?  Lounging and eating banana, of course. 

Naked baby!

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Olkives Xmas

He finally got to meet Uncle Neal. I think they like each other!

Drinking a beer with Grandma SuAnn (and a surly-looking great aunt Iva photobomb). Wisco kids start early, it's in the blood. 

Can't have drinking without a little card playing. 

Breakfast with Great Grandpa Neal. 

Talking Sophie with cousin Dan and Elliott. 

Look at these dapper gents!

Going home. 

(Disclaimer for CPS- of course I did not let my child actually drink beer. Don't be a dope.)

Friday, January 17, 2014

What's in Xander's mouth?

Let's take a look at what's in Xander's mouth this week. 

His tongue. 

Teething necklace from auntie Sarah. 

Toys and fingers. 

Sweet potatoes. 

The fuzzy Zounds piece. Probably because it's the hardest one to clean. 

Sophie- even while sleeping. 

The question is, what's not in his mouth these days?  Answer: nothing. 

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Mommy's First Night Away (And Bath Time!)

It was a tough week. I had to go to NYC for work and it was my first night away from the little man. I'm sure it was much harder on me than it was on him but I like to think he missed me. However, he did get to hang out with Uncle Dustin, Auntie Sarah and Grandmama Sandi while I was gone so I'm sure he had a good time. 

Bath time! (aka- high school blackmail shots)

While I was in NYC, Uncle Dustin took this one. 

With Dustin in the office. 

Watch out, he's trying to eat the floor again. 

Roger showing him how to drive the fire truck. 

It's a party!  With Roger, Parker and Terri's limbs. 

Pulling himself up. Nothing makes him happier.

Passed out in the car seat. One of the crappy things about having a big kid is having to move him to a regular car seat so early. No more letting him nap in the bassinet. Now we have to wake him when we get home. Lame. 

The best leggings ever. 


That is definitely a Spinler boy!