6 month milestones

Today marked 6 months of my life. In celebration mom took a lot of pictures of me dressed in different outfits. I thought there would be cake, but that never appeared. Although I went to my friend Amelia’s first birthday party this past weekend, and she had cake, so I know it will be coming soon! The week before I went to my first costume party- it was Becki’s birthday. Becki is mom’s friend who watches me sometimes. One time I pooped on her, and spit up on her husband, Scott. It’s just because I like them so much. The party was fun- I’ve been making my lion noises a lot lately, so I thought dad would get the hint that I wanted to be a lion for Halloween, but instead he came home with a cow costume. Oh well, everyone said I was the cutest little cow they have ever seen. It’s true. I even rolled around and ate some straw to make it look more authentic.

I feel like I’m figuring out how to do a lot of things- I’m so over sitting now. It’s all about standing. Also I can make lots of different noises and grab for things that I want. Sometimes auntie forgets that I’m only 6 months old. The other day she threw a (soft) toy to me, thinking I would catch it. It bounced off my belly and I gave her a “really?” look.

Mom’s been reading a book about how to get me to sleep through the night. I don’t know why, I was under the impression she thought it was cute when I would cry in the mornings and then lay in bed with her and give her smiles before she got up for work. So now everyone insists I follow this crazy smiley face schedule during the day. Since today was our first day, I decided to be really good and stick to the schedule to the minute. Tomorrow I think I might have some fun with it.

Benzy

Good Days and Bad Days

Yesterday was a pretty good day! I have my first cold, so I have been feeling pretty crummy. I think I surprised Auntie by taking a 3 ½ hour nap- she says she couldn’t reach the remote so she had to watch bad shows like the View and infomercials! I was feeling much better after the morning of R & R, so we went for a walk in the afternoon. Unfortunately for Auntie we got caught in the pouring down rain- I was fine with my special rain flap, but she looked pretty wet and unhappy. She even ran a little bit so we could get home quicker. We were having a great time, and then mommy came home so Auntie started making chicken fajitas. They smelled really good and I wanted some, but they didn’t know that’s why I was crying so they put me to bed really early. I guess it’s true- you gotta enjoy the good things before they’re gone!

Today was not as great. We tried to go for a walk this morning but it was really windy and I was cold so we didn’t get very far. Then we came back and I took a quick nap before Auntie decided we were going to have “fun” by talking in accents for the rest of the day. She kept saying weird things like “nappy” and “bicky” and she keeps calling me a “wee’n.” I don’t get it. Penny chewed on my favourite toy today. Grrr. Auntie finally put on some Adele at 2 o’clock because she knows that’s the only music that makes me stop crying. I got a good 2 hour nap in on the couch after that.

(Guess who dressed me today?)

I hope this cold goes away quickly. I’ve got a full line up of social events this fall!

Benzy

Timing is Everything.

Yesterday was fun. Daddy stayed home with me all day! We were waiting for mom to come home, but I couldn’t wait any longer, so I messed my diaper. Daddy was busy cooking dinner so Auntie Lindsay took me in to get changed. What she didn’t know was that I magically shot it out the FRONT of my diaper. Pretty good skillz. So she stripped me down, and started cleaning up. I was trying to help her, but she kept grabbing my hands and saying “no!” So instead I spit up all over myself. I thought it was pretty funny, but I don’t think she did. That’s when she ran out of wipes, too, so we had to call daddy in for some help, while Auntie held me down. The new wipes were a little cold, since they hadn’t had time to sit in the fancy wipe warmer. But we made it work. And then right when she secured my new diaper, mommy walked in the door! Such great timing!

We're Taking Over.

So here’s whats up…mom has been slacking big time on the blog writing. So I’m taking over. I mean, I’m a growing boy, plus I am so adorable, who wouldn’t want to read about my daily adventures? These people have missed out on 5 months of my very short life!

I mean, take yesterday for example. I was lying on my back under my arch thing with all the little toys that dangle from it. I saw something I wanted so I flipped over onto my stomach and grabbed it. Not a big deal for me, but everyone started clapping and telling me how great I am. I could get used to that.

They also seem pretty impressed by the fact I can sit on my own and stand up for quite awhile if someone holds me. I really wish I could talk. Then I wouldn’t have to cry so much and wait forever while they figure out what I want.

Aunt Lindsay is here now, which is wicked awesome. We get to hang out all day, watching Regis and Kelly and The Ellen Degeneres Show and all of that good stuff. She’s also letting me use her Macbook for these updates. She really is #1.

Much Love,
Benzy