Let's Play Torture Daddy

This is John trying to take a nap. This is Lydia trying to keep her dad awake. She couldn't reach his nose with her finger so she used a Lego to bridge the gap. Shrieking in his face also worked well. Smart girl. Megan

Lucy is Pleased

If I forget to close the pantry door, Lydia always seems to find her way to Lucy's dog bones--proof that Lucy is in fact brain-washing my child. Megan

A Question for Amy

This week Lydia and I are flying back to the Midwest to visit family. I have a question specifically for Amy. Amy, are you ready for this wild, sticky-fingered, shrieking baby to invade your peaceful home and influence your sweet-natured three month old son??? Megan

10 Months Old Today

At 10 months of age, Lydia is a total joy! This baby spends much of her day looking for new items she can use to stand up with, as this seems to be her favorite activity. Bath time has become more of a chore for John and I as she refuses to stay seated in the tub. Lydia also is crawling throughout the house as well as cruising between the sofa, coffee table and chair (walking while holding onto items). She has discovered the joy of the Vanilla Wafer and can give high fives. To me, Lydia gets more beautiful by the day. Megan

What a Mess!

So this is what my living room looks like within a half an hour of Lydia waking. I wouldn't exactly call myself a "clean-freak" but it does raise my blood pressure a bit when I see this. I'm working on letting go, recognizing that this mess represents a happy, entertained baby. Megan

Playing Hooky 101

John is going to be working this weekend so he gladly took the day off to spend it with Lydia and I. We headed to Pensacola for a patio lunch at the Fish House, strolled around downtown and checked out the art museum. Lydia's first lesson in playing hooky, one of my favorite pastimes. Megan

Not a Chance

I have been trying to introduce Lydia to solid foods and she is not having it. A diet of pureed green beans, pureed pears, pureed mixed veggies, applesauce, yogurt, baby Cheetos and Cheerios is just fine by Lydia. Megan