You Suit Me With Your Smile

I'm almost sitting up on my own now. Isn't it rather funny that I'm sitting in a pile of clean laundry only seconds after leaving a large drool spot on my daddy. 

Starlight Starbright

Anyone know where I can find this toy? Toys R Us no longer carries it and neither does Sears or Zellers. Will try Walmart also. 

Shall I Stay, Would it be a Sin

Yesterday was my great uncle's 80th birthday. He is like Uncle Junior. Once again, I was told over and over again of just how chubby I am. Nonno isn't in the picture because he was taking it, and my Daddy was at work, unfotunately, but other than them, our whole family in Canada on my mommy's side is in this picture. Youngest to oldest. As you can see my mommy dropped the tissue she was wiping my face with right before the photo was taken...nice touch. It turned out to be a fun party but we had to leave after only two hours because I decided to freak out hysterically for no apparent reason other than that I was exhausted because I had been out for most of the day with no nap. Same old story huh? We had walked with Jody earlier in the morning so I didn't sleep then either. Dancing to Elvis always helps so that's what we did when we got back to my Nonna and Nonno's house. I will see some of the family on Sunday for my baptism. I hope I am in a good mood that day.  

The Angel Closes Her Eyes, Pale Blue Colored Eyes

We are having a heat wave! I don't seem to be having any trouble sleeping though, which is good, but I am not wearing much these days except for a diaper. The dogs are quiet these days, all they do is sleep and they don't have much energy to run around and bark. Yesterday was rather sad as my mommy and I attended her friend Tara's grandmother's funeral. Tara is currently 5.5 months pregnant, so her grandmother just missed being a great-grandmother. One life ends and a new one begins, and I will have another new friend! We have to go out today and get something for my great uncle's 80th birthday which is tomorrow. I have a cousin Paul who I still haven't met, but will finally meet tomorrow, for the first time. They live about 10 minutes away from me; funny how life is. 

It's Going to be a Bright, Sun Shiny Day

Mommy and me spend lots of time together. 24/7, to be exact :-) The last couple of days have been busy, but ok. It's hot and I get tired really fast now. Although I have been napping, I am still cranky, I don't know why. I am drooling as if there is no tomorrow, I must be cutting my first tooth! I sure hope that's what it is. Between the drool, increased poops and spit ups, I am always wet and uncomfortable these days. I had physiotherapy yesterday, and while I have improved a lot, I still have to go back for a few more months until the torticollis is under control. I need better neck strength especially while I am on my tummy. It will come soon. There is a toy that Brenda told my mommy to get for me to play with, it's called the Star Stacker by Fisher Price! Yeah, a new toy! She hasn't looked for it yet, but any excuse to get a new toy is fine with me! Mommy had this brilliant idea today since Daddy was home and she could use the van all day, to drive down to South Granville to check out some of the stores. We left at 2 and returned home at 5 and all we basically did for those three hours is sit in traffic. That sucked. Mommy has forgotten what it was like to work downtown and commute for two hours a day. She is in for a big surprise come January when she has to go back to work. Our coolatron in the van seems to have died. Mommy stores bottles of milk in there for me when we got out, so they stay cold and fresh, and when she opened it up after our three hour journey through traffic, it smelled as if something died in there. My milk was bad and it wasn't cold, so I guess it died. Too bad, that was a great idea while it lasted. Daddy has spent his day attempting to cut the lawn that hasn't been cut for two weeks and now it's taking him forever to do it.  

I Was Born, to Love You

Look at how cute I was when I was first born. Time sure does fly. I am starting to get some hair back, but its a very slow process. I still could be a fair red-head like my daddy. 

All Play, No Rest

I am getting really good at tummy time. I still only last a couple of minutes before I cry and want to be on my back, but look at how well I can hold up my head! Today was another busy Sunday, as usual. I didn't get my nap and felt really cranky this evening. We had dinner at my grandparent's house. There is some more talk of us possibly moving to Burnaby.  

The 80s Called, They Want Their Spandex Back

This is the one piece swim number I was talking about. 

The Kid's Alright

Just came back from the doctor's office. I am ok and my doctor doesn't seem to think my head shape is of any concern, even though my mommy has been worried about it. Because of my torticollis, I always sleep with my head facing left, and therefore, I have a huge flat spot on the left side of my head. My mommy was worried that I would need a helmet, even though she is constantly on me about facing my head to the right. The doctor said that as long as she keeps up with my exercises and making sure I look to the right, it will work itself out. I don't need a helmet and probably never will!!!! My eye is also ok and the doctor said that as the tear duct gets bigger, it will unclogg itself. I can't wait for my eye to stop running. Don't I sound like a mess? Everytime we go to the doctor my mommy forgets to ask her something. Last month, she forgot to ask about my eye, and while she did remember to ask about my eye today, she forgot to have me weighed! She HAS to write all her questions down before our appointments already.

We went to Babies R Us to buy me a little swimming overall spandex number that is supposed to keep me warm in the cool water, and protect my delicate skin from the sun. Mommy thought she could just put me in a cute bikini for swimming lessons but apparently all the other babies are wearing these little spandex things so I don't want to be the outcast of waterbabies. The other parents put their babies in "little swimmers" and those unitard things, or whatever you want to call them. Mommy hates them. When she worked at the Bay years ago in Park Royal, she used to merchandise the children's wear department. When it was time for swim suit season (which was a nightmare might I add because those kids swim suits would NEVER stay on the hangers, would always tangle, and would always separate from their matching tops or bottoms and go missing) the Bay would get those spandex unitard things in and my mommy hated them. She always thought "who would make their kids wear these"? and "If I have a baby, I will never in a million years put them in one of these" but now look who is going to be wearing one. Its funny how things change huh? She wants me to be safe which is why I got one, but otherwise, I would be wearing my cute little butterfly bikini! We'll save it for Maui (or not, because my skin will need to be protected from the sun). Darn.

Oh. That's my Nonno up there, we had dinner there last night.

 

Drowning, in the Sea of Love, Where Everyone, Would Love to Drown

Hi! 

Hi! It's been a few days, sorry. Today my tummy is bothering me. Last night my mommy ate a spinach salad with strong garlic dressing and while she seems fine, I am certainly paying for it today. I don't have much of an appetite and keep on pooping and spitting up. Aren't you glad I shared this with you? We walked with Jody this morning and on the way back, my mommy stopped at the church to vote. Its election day here in BC. My mommy voted for my health and education. Yesterday my mommy registered us for Waterbabies! Its starts next month, I will be six months old already! I am very excited about being in the pool, I love water, especially bathtime when I soak the whole bathroom with it. We are busy again this week, but check back soon!

Rock and Roll (?) or not

Last night I almost rolled over on my own. I may be a bit behind on this as I am five months old tomorrow, and am still not really rolling over. Oh well. There are other things that I am a bit advanced in doing. I smiled, laughed, ate cereal, etc. all early on. I also grab my feet and am growing teeth already! Today I was home all day, which is rare. I didn't even go to the store, or leave the house at all! I got lots of sleep though and had lots of playtime.  

Bella Donna, My Soul

Last night my parents and God-parents (to be) had a meeting with a gentleman from the church I am to be baptised at next month. It was a pre-baptism class, so to speak, and although it was very insightful, it made my mommy realize that she needs to go back to Catechism as she has forgotten most of what she learned. She bought me a new baptism gown because I am too big for the two she had in mind for me originally. One was the one she and Zio Derek wore 25-28 years ago, and the other option was a new one that my Nonna had bought for me, but I am too big for both. My mom found me a new, pretty one that should fit just fine, even though my baptism is still three weeks away. After the class last night (where Dario was the star, by the way, because he remembered everything from Catechism) we went to Joey Tomatoe's for something to eat. I decided that I didn't like it there so I freaked out a bit, but lucky for my parents, it was Wednesday night so it was rather dead and I don't think I bothered too many people.

Sleeping Angel

Monday again. Time for rest. Sorry I didn't write over the weekend, here's a re-cap. Saturday was rather uneventful as we just stayed home for most of the day. Yesterday was Mother's Day, my mommy's first one. She got a beautiful pair of earrings from daddy and me and she was very very happy. She loved them. Daddy had to go to work but mommy and I had dinner with my grandparents, Chinese food...yum. Today, like I said before, is catch up day, so I am basically being forced to rest while mommy tries to get things done around the house :-) 

Blue Jean Baby

Today we had dinner on the patio at Milestones with my mommy's good friend Jody Holgate. It was sunny and warm and there was music and people all around, so I was happy to sit there for three hours, no problem. I was an angel and mommy was proud. It wasn't until we got home later on that I freaked out and daddy had to play the Maroon 5 CD to calm me down. 

Feeling Groovy

This dress is from 1976 when my mommy was a baby. She wore it in a Sears portrait and so she thought it would be cute to take my picture wearing it. To all you babies from the 70s, I feel sorry for you. Man that fabric is stiff and scratchy and just plain gross. The cottons I get to wear are much nicer than that polyester.
 

Formago!

Today we had dinner with my Nonna, Nonno and Bis-Nonna. I was in a pretty good mood most of the day. We did some errands in Coquitlam before dropping daddy of at work and heading to my grandparents house. We also saw Elaine and Julia at the Gap (but Elaine forgot my shoe).  

Tuesday's Child

I am a bit cranky today. My mommy got up early this morning so she could get us ready to go out shopping and I therefore didn't get my after bathtime nap. I suppose I could have slept in the stroller in the mall, but with all the colors and sounds, that's not as easy as it used to be. She found me a cute outfit at Baby Gap, but nothing at the Bay or Old Navy. They just had junk, she said. She did get her bathroom finished though. The weather has warmed up again this afternoon, so we are going for a nice long walk with my Godmother Jody. Should be nice, hopefully it will put me in a better mood and maybe I can catch a snooze (unless my mommy yells at Pablo the whole time because he is being bad). I hate it when I'm in a bad mood, I just feel like yelling and ramming my fists in my mouth. I need sleep.  

Quiet Time

Mondays are usually like catch up days for my mommy and me. We slept in, a lot today. I didn't really get up for longer than two hours until 3:00 pm, so mommy was glad that she was able to get some things done. What did she do, you ask? She went to The Bay and bought bags full of new things for her to redecorate the bathroom with. I guess it has been killing her and she has been wanting to get at it for a while now. I must admit, it was pretty ugly. So, we got good news! Elaine found my lost denim shoe! Yeah! I guess it fell off at her sister's house yesterday when I was there for the shower. Anyway, not much else going on today.

May Showers?

Today was my newest friend Sophia's (born March 29) baby shower. It was so much fun, there were 10 little kids there and I loved being held by everyone and the noise and laughter that filled the room. That's me in the car seat. My mommy got to see some of her old high school friends and I got to be fussed over by them. I rarely saw Sophia, however, because she slept the whole time and was being held by other people. She got some really nice outfits though, too bad they are size 3-6 so they would all be too small for me anyway. I am quickly growing and although I am only 4.5 months old, I am well into my 6-12 month clothing. The sad thing was that I lost my really cute demin shoe somewhere today. It matched my dress perfectly. We were busy today. After the shower, we went for dinner with my Nonna's and Nonno. I got cranky because I missed my naps today because there was just too much going on. It was a long day and I am ready for a long sleep now.