Happy (late) Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends and safe traveling. That's onething we didn't have to do this year was travel. We had family and friends at our house which was nice. I guess if I'm going to tell you about Thanksgiving, I should start at the beginning. OnThanksgiving day we had Grandma Peggy, Brian, Sheilia and their daughter, Pari over for dinner. Grandma Peggy started a Thanksgiving book last year, which everyone writes what they are thankful for. My first entry (this year) consisted of a hand and foot print...that was fun, take a look! It was good we did this before bathtime!

Throughout the day, I was in a great mood. I didn't sleep much because there was a lot of playing to do. Pari is a lot of fun to play with. She enjoyed playing with me and I showed her all my toys. One thing I learned about this holiday is the food...WOW! There is a lot of food. I did not have what everyone else had, but I did get to enjoy a big bowl of sweet potatoes and for dessert I had some bananas.

After we enjoyed good food and good company, Mom, Dad, and myself went to Great Grandma Pat's house to wish her a happy birthday. I also got to spend all day with Great Grandma Pat and Grandma Peggy on Friday while Mom and Dad went to work. On Saturday it was father-son bonding while Mom worked. Dad put me in my jumper for the first time and let me tell you...that is a great time! Dad took some footage of the joyous occassion!

On Sunday, we had more family visit. Great Grandma Arians, Bob, Dick, Ruth, Ann and Adam stopped by to visit and eat pizza. That was a great visit. Great Grandma Arians couldn't wait to get her hands on me and I enjoyed the attention.

After they left, Aunt Bev called to let Mom know she was at the Mall of America with Cindy Dunneisen and Cindy Steinberg. After a weekend of shopping they decided to stop in Roberts to watch the Vikings/Bears game on their way back to Waterloo. Dad and I had more bonding time because Mom joined the ladies for the game.

Today was back to daycare for me! Mrs. Angie hasn't seen me in 4 days and she sees how much I've grown. I still wake up 1-2 times during the night, but I do go back to sleep. After hearing other nighttime stories from other moms, Mom has appreciated my ability to go back to sleep. I don't know how long that will last because I am starting to get my first tooth. I think I have been dealing with it quite well because I don't cry or fuss nearly as much as I could. Mom and Dad have offered me many things from cold teethers to Tylenol, but it's usually the Tylenol that finally does the trick!

This weekend we get to go to Waterloo for Cousin Aiden's baptism. I haven't seen Grandma Eddie and Grandpa Cat in months! It should be a good time.

Well, I think I'm done.

Love to all,

Simon

Rollin' Time

I turned 5 months 2 days ago and I think I have mastered the ability to roll from my back to my belly. Mom and Dad are very excited for me, but I don't think they realize that this is opening a new door. They have to work harder to keep an eye on me, as well as increasing their awareness level. I have a couple stories to share that have brought this to their attention. Mom put me down to do tummy time, then let Java out. When she came back, I was on my back! Dad witnessed first-hand my attempts to roll while on the changing table. I guess I'm having so much fun with my new move, I don't care where I'm at.

Here is a clip of one my first rolls.

Other than that, I don't have much else to say. I've had a little cold the last week so my socializing has been minimal. I've been laying low at daycare and home. I feel better today so hopefully the end of this cold is near. Until next time....

Love to all,

Simon

This and That

I survived my first Halloween! As you can see, I didn't really dress up as anything, but it was still fun. I stuck around to see our first customers, then I went to bed. I guess Mom and Dad took advantage of the time I slept and the lack of trick-or-treaters to clean the house.

So, I hear there are people in the world that write books to educate people, like my parents, about parenthood and what to expect. As I approach 5 months, I have learned that is my duty to prove everything wrong that my Mom may hear or read (and you thought all I do all day is play and stick things in my mouth)!

I will give you some examples of my mythbusting. There was this idea about routines and schedules that would be helpful at daycare. Well, if you read my earlier blog, you would know that I am happier without them. I am a surprise everyday for Mrs. Angie!!

Another myth is this idea about rice cereal. I guess once infants start eating it, they will sleep throughout the night. Well, not this infant. I have proven that you can eat rice cereal and not sleep through the night. My parents are learning that I am just getting heavier! That may answer your question in that eating cereal is going very well (maybe too well!) Mom has started me back on some formula. Maybe she thought that if the cereal and a little formula would team up, I would sleep longer...c'mon Mom, really?!?!

Other than that, things are going really well. I am really getting interested in all the things that go in my mouth. Apparently, Java is not a fan of my necklace-shaped teething rings because mulches them right up. In the last week, I have started to help out Dad and feed myself. I don't do it for long (I wouldn't want him to get off that easy!)


I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in Waterloo for Aidan's baptism. I know it's a few weeks yet, but I think time will go fast. I can't believe I'm going to be 5 months in a week!

Love to all, Simon

PS. I almost forgot. I need to tell my friend Leighton that I had my first blowout in my exesaucer. That would have made a great commercial:

1 pajama: $15
Cost to wash pajama and seat cover: $2
The look on Dad's face when he saw the mess I had made in my pants: priceless