31 January 2010

Church Drama

Mitchell's grandparents Allstot came down for the day as they were having serious baby cravings. They met us at church and Mitch was quite a scene-maker. Just as we were walking in, Mitch filled his drawers with fanfare. He and I went to the ladies' room and the real fun began. His undershirt was a mess (yes, this stuff travels) so I had to strip him. Mitch is going through a phase where he wants to be standing as much as possible and loathes laying down. Not an easy thing to accommodate on a changing table. Anyway, I had him stripped down to just socks. He was standing there when he decided it would be a good time to pee. A lot. Now he was standing in his socks in a puddle. The socks went in the trash and the baby went to the sink. Mind you I was now out of baby wipes. He got an impromptu bath in the sink, all the while hollering about the injustice of it. I finally got him dried off with paper towels, redressed, and we emerged - a good 15 minutes into the service. Lovely. For the record, he usually sleeps through church. Not today. He had to stand, pull his grampa's mustache, knock off his glasses, throw his chew toy, and try to steal the lady's bulletin who was seated innocently beside us. It was a good show. His favorite chew toy of the day? His red converse high tops. Since they don't fit his feet, why not get use out of them elsewhere?



28 January 2010

Furry Friend

Mitchell loves Poly. When he sees her come in the room, he squeals in delight and wiggles all over. Today she joined him on our bed. He was thrilled and happily yanked a baby fist full of fur from her tail. Thankfully, Poly was tolerant of the rough treatment - for now.

24 January 2010

Week in Review

Mitchie is getting a cold and that makes for a sad baby. He has a little cough and doesn't want to be put down for anything.
Still, he's cute in his misery.
Here are a few shots from the past week to prove my point!
Super sleepy pink-cheeked boy.


Little slugger for sure! He loved chewing on it, but was not impressed with how much it hurt when he knocked himself in the head. Pobrecito!

Saying hello to his Pop.


Mitch is a BIG help with the laundry!

19 January 2010

Rice Soup

On Saturday we introduced Mitchell to "solid" food. It was supposed to be rice cereal, but actually was more like soup. Anyway, Mitch was all for the new addition to his meal times (hey, this kid does not refuse food in any form!). Here's the first series of food shots.
A big help with the spoon, Mitch can't keep his hands to himself!

Let me help, Dad!


This kid loves to eat! Sadly, the solid food has not been the magic "sleep through the night" pill we had hoped. In fact, he slept less the first two nights he had it!

16 January 2010

Barnyard Mayhem

Mitch got an exer-saucer for Christmas from his grandparents Johnson. Today was his inagural use and he seems to enjoy it. Lately he has no desire to lie on his back and watch the ceiling. He wants to be up and part of things. This new gizmo will help with that for sure.
All smiles as he tries it out.

Reading about sheep.

Hmm . . . a cow. What should I do with a cow?


Eat it!

13 January 2010

Little Monkey

Who can resist those baby blues?
Call of the wild, or just some monkey business?

Here he is cracking himself up!


And what do monkeys eat? Why, bananas, of course!



09 January 2010

Coaching Mitch

Mitch received his first hitting lesson today. I heard Bryan giving instruction from the other room: "You swing like you're chopping wood - a nice level swing. Then if you want to switch hit, you have to change your grip . . ." When I peeked in on them, the bat was a spatula and the little ballplayer was no doubt soaking up the lesson. Next up: signs.
P.S. Happy Birthday, Aunt Laci!

06 January 2010

5 Months Old!

Mitch just keeps growing!
He hit the 5-month mark today, which is hard to believe. He celebrated by sleeping until 5:15am (!!!), blowing out 2 outfits, and peeing on our floor. Not a bad day in babyland.

01 January 2010

Happy New Year!

Mitch is welcoming 2010 at full speed! Our little guy is eager to stand, though he has yet to master sitting up on his own . . . He is making more noises than ever and Bryan says he sounds like a Velociraptor.