Brains

So after reading the last post, my grandma sent me this clip about men's and women's brains. If you have a few minutes, check it out. I think it's so funny because it is (in part) so true. Enjoy!

Quintessential

Last night laying in bed - I look over

Me: What are you thinking about?
Wood: Oh, not much really.
Me: Oh come on, what are you thinking about.
Wood: Tanks.....
(pause)
Wood: With really cool treads

I couldn't help but laugh - it just seems the quintessential boy/man. Of course, in his defense, I had been thinking about a chick flick ......... :)

6.something

(The lighting is bad, I know, but I love the smile).

I seem to miss the month marks for MaryP, so here is a 6.something month update.

MaryP is a delight. Who knew babies could be so fun? She did well at her 6 month check up, and is average for both weight and height. She is also learning to recognize who her parents are and was all smiles for the doctor until he held her - then it was panic and crying until she was back with mom. Fortunately she doesn't do this with everyone (phew!) but I must admit that it's fun to think that she knows her mom and even wants her (on occasion). Babies can be good for your ego.

MaryP LOVES her daddy. When he comes home from work is smiles and happy noises and making eyes. It's really cute.

Her first 2 teeth are in!

She wasn't too happy when they were coming in (and I really can't blame her) but now that they're here she's back to her cheery self. She "chews" some of her food now and though that may seems like a small thing, I continue to marvel at the things she does without anyone teaching her.

The new teeth also mean increased drool

and she chews on everything that can fit in her mouth....as long as it's not fuzzy.
She sits up well, but still tips over when she gets distracted. Today she was rolling all over the place in her bedroom - I've never seen her do it quite that much - and was pushing herself up on her knees. I have a sneaking suspicion it won't be long before she's really mobile. I guess I'd better evaluate the baby-friendliness level of our home. Unfortunately we have floor heating, meaning hot electric heaters on the walls down low. I think that will be the place we will start in the "no touch" department. Any tips on teaching a baby to "no touch" would be appreciated.

MaryP still loves books (apparently they taste very good) and will turn the pages for me as we read. I have to hold a page up enough so that she can grab only that one page, but she knows just how to turn it. It's a good thing I can talk quickly (as those who have heard me get excited well know) because when she's really into turning the pages we fly through Brown Bear, Brown Bear, and other classics.

Happily, she is finally settling back into a routine (our move really cramped her style for awhile) which means both of us are sleeping more at night. Hooray!

We sure are lucky to have her in our lives.