Would you like my autograph?

Yes... Nicholas is now starring in his very first motion picture, which highlights one of this family's favorite pastimes... FOOD!! Enjoy.

Welcome Spring!!

I know it's not quite spring yet, but it sure feels like it. It has been a long winter for Nicholas and I, and we couldn't be happier about the improving weather. We have been spending as much time as possible outside. We even checked out the swing at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Funny thing about fresh air... it makes Nicholas very sleepy! He usually doesn't make it very long outside before falling asleep.

Everything in Nicholas's life is going well. He is continuing to try new foods, and so far, only the peas haven't made the cut. (I can't say I blame him, really.) He's even eating in his high chair, which, you will see in the video below, is a big hit! Even his head is improving. We have noticed a big difference in its shape over the past week or so. (Thank goodness!!) It's so amazing how fast he's growing. It seems he's doing something new everyday. I swear, before we know it, he'll be walking and talking! Sometimes I wish it would all just slow down.

I'm Ready For Opening Day!

Is anyone else suffering from Spring fever? Over the past few weeks, we have been outside as much as possible, at least when the temperature gets above 40 degrees. We've been taking walks in the stroller, and checking out the yard. Nicholas seems to love the great outdoors. He can be in the middle of a major meltdown, and as soon as the fresh air hits his face, he calms down. (We'll file that away for warmer weather!) He seems interested in the birds chirping too. How could he not be an animal lover growing up in this house? As you can see, he was fascinated with his Uncle Tim's chameleon last weekend too.

Since my last post, Nicholas has been eating lots of new menu items, like sweet potatoes, bananas, pears, carrots, and oatmeal. This kid has never met a food he didn't devour happily. Yup, he's definitely ours! It's been interesting judging which foods to give him, how much, and how often. Not to mention discovering the surprising effects that solid food has on his diapers. Good Lord! We may have to invest in some industrial strength nose plugs for the chaging table. Yuck.

We are now just short of one month off the back of his head, and there is some progress, but not as much as we'd like. His head is still pretty flat, but we think it's beginning to round out a little. His hair is starting to fill in too, so we think that will help. The huge bald spot in back really draws attention to his flat spot! We're working hard and keeping our fingers crossed. We've been pushing the tummy time too, but that has been torture! This picture was taken after some tummy time - after the screaming stopped of course. He's getting there. Honestly, I think he's going to roll over before he can raise his head up off the floor. He can also pull himself up to a seated position, and stand up with very little help. If he had his way, he'd stand all day. He can bear all of his weight on his legs, and is very strong. Yikes. Apparently Todd walked at eight months, so anything is possible. Better sleep now!