These pics were actually taken before Memorial Day but i'm just getting them up. Of course the two of them would not look at the camera at the same time so we'll have to try again on their next date. They managed to amuse themselves for at least an hour by taking off each other's socks and passing the squeaky frog toy back and forth. It's hard to believe they're almost 10 months old!
"I really don't know about this."
"MOM. How are you allowing this to continue??"
Finn's 1st trip to the Wagoner farm
... Well, it's more like "learning to take all of the books off of his bookshelf" ... but in any case, we're happy that Finn is so interested in his books. Currently, his favorite activity is to sit on his floor and go through all of his board books, and occasionally to request a couple of them for me to read to him. (The same couple, but that's fine as he's learning to "oink" along).
We drive about 20 minutes west to Guilford this week to check out the town green and views of the Long Island Sound, and now I understand what all of the fuss is about, as it is total cutesville. Finn and I enjoyed sitting by the water for a while (in my lame attempt to wear him out via crisp sea air!) I love how he lifts up his face to feel/sniff the breeze.
If you are a baby and you would like to eat some watermelon indoors, this is our recommended course of action.
My blue-eyed guys.
Finn waiting patiently for his omelet, whole-wheat pancakes and salmon (seriously!)
Finn waiting at our table as if it's the most natural thing in the world.
This is his "Godfather" expression. It's pretty spot-on.
Finn and Jillian were like the prom king & queen...
...or the stars of a Ralph Lauren ad.
We took advantage of a break in the dreary weather today to check out the zoo in Bridgeport with Val and Carson. Finn was a little annoyed about missing his morning nap but I think he appreciated the change of scenery, and some of the animals (he was pretty intrigued by the peacocks and tamarind monkeys). I think we'll have to check out the Henry Doorly Zoo when we're in Omaha in a couple of weeks!
I didn't have the perfect photo for today, although this one kind of says it all. It demonstrates Finn's assumed position upon arrival in the high chair: arms out, ready to flutter his fingers and receive his three courses of food, eyes wide open wondering what is next. I cannot believe the amount of food this baby can put away! This morning I pureed 1/3 bag of corn as well as some "summer savory" (leeks, tomato, potato, corn and parsley). He has already eaten almost all of the corn. And the summer savory ... wow. I gave him 2 cubes at lunch, which he devoured and wanted more. I gave him 2 more cubes and he was still upset when it was gone! It amazes me that he's so long and lean. Now that he's finally napping on a full tummy I'm going to figure out what's left in the kitchen for me to eat.
My mom left this morning after being here for a few weeks ... I'm sure that Finn will be looking for her tomorrow morning. We'll miss her!
Lucky Finn. His Nana has been here for a couple of weeks now, and then Grandma Barber is here this week TOO. With his Auntie Ann/Colleen. So he's been getting lots of attention (even more than normal) and lots of storytime; in particular, many, many readings of "Do Pigs Have Stripes" and "Moo, Baa, LaLaLa." Both of which I have memorized.
Sheesh! Sorry I'm having such a hard time choosing photos lately. Today Finn accompanied his Nana and me to a restaurant in Ninth Square for lunch during restaurant week. It was such a treat! After finishing his two jars of food, Finn moved onto our wasabi mashed potatoes. Then we asked the waitress for some bread (which he liked to teethe on) and applesauce. It was pretty much one of the best meals he's ever had. And we loved it too. So nice not to cook for a change.
We hit the baby swings in East Rock Park yesterday as it was 70 degrees and really feeling like spring! I'd say it was a mild success as Finn isn't big enough to fill out a swing and therefore didn't get quite as much enjoyment as last time, when I remembered to take a blanket for him to sit on. Regardless, it was fun to see him gliding through the air. We also brought some bubbles purchased last weekend at Cracker Barrel, and they were also a bust, reinforcing my theory that everything about Cracker Barrel is of mediocre quality.
I was sooo happy that Karen came up from nyc this week to visit. It was wonderful to catch up in person!
Although he's not yet crawling, Finn is certainly trying. And he LOVES when we hold him up to stand on the couch or near the coffee table. Standing makes his goal of grabbing every electronic device in the apartment that much easier to achieve! We are at Andrew's parents' house and unfortunately, Finn is coughing again, just a couple of days after his cold was almost gone. One of these days, maybe it will warm up ... would sure help ... !
You'll never guess how old I am.
Give it! Give me the camera! Pleeeeeease!
Scrunchy Face.
Heather visited us this weekend and we did lots of fun stuff, like eat, go to Target, go to Val's jewelry party, and take Finn to church for Palm Sunday. Ha! Ha! I say that as if we don't go to church EVERY Sunday! Which of course we do. Um, anyway, it was really fun to see her, and I was happy that Finn behaved so well in church. It was nice that he had that palm frond to keep him busy for the first 40 minutes.
On Saturday morning, Marna and Penelope invited us (along with a bunch of other friends) over for an egg hunt and brunch. Finn was the youngest baby there and as such, was entertained by watching all of the other kids find eggs and eat candy ... he is totally amazed by "big kids" lately, and watches them as if conspiring to walk. I'm uber-happy that his Finn sweater still fits.
