Thursday, April 13, 2006

We Have Teeth!

Lucie's been teething for a few weeks, but her first two bottom teeth have officially broken through this week. While she isn't exactly ready for a porterhouse, she enjoys trying out her new-found chompers on anything within reach.

Ryan is also excited to taste everything around him. No sign of teeth just yet, but it won't be much longer before he can do serious damage.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Almost There

Lucie and Ryan's latest move is the "tripod" where they sit for short periods of time propped up by their arms. If you catch them post-nap with a full belly, they are pretty good at this. Other times, it simply takes too much energy to hold up their little bodies, and they quickly come crashing down.

Oddly enough, a fall rarely brings on crying and they are soon distracted playing with their socks (another favorite game) or contemplating the rug or ceiling. I love this roly-poly age of daily new discoveries - can't they stay little forever?

Thursday, April 06, 2006

When's Thanksgiving?

We've discovered the Ben and Jerry's of baby food -- sweet potatoes. Ryan and Lucie have tried rice cereal, squash and peaches to mixed reviews, but once they had their first taste of sweet potatoes yesterday, the party began. There was much frantic kicking, arm waving and gasps of delight. The next thing I knew, we were all covered in sweet potatoes.

Unless we plan on buying stock in Gerber, we better start cooking and mashing our own sweet potatoes. Ryan and Lucie can't wait until November for another bite.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

I Have a Sibling?

It's so interesting to watch as Lucie and Ryan continue their mutual discovery. While they have been smiling at each other for a couple of months or so, lately they seem interested in playing with each other. Currently, their games include "you squeal, I squeal", "tandem bubble-blowing", and "synchronized finger-sucking".

The funny part is that they don't seem to discriminate between whose fingers they suck. Lucie is just as happy to grab brother's hand if it's within reach. Ryan meanwhile doesn't seem bothered at all.

Monday, April 03, 2006

Put Me in Coach...

Ryan is ready to play. In celebration of opening day, Ryan models his Dodger attire: jersey, mock sliding pants, and baseball shoes.

If we actually manage to make it to a game this season, it will have to be in true Los Angeles fashion with arrival in the third inning and departure by the seventh.