Ain’t Eight Months Great

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I think this story needs no words. It tells itself.

Benji has just in the last few days figured out how to awkwardly scoot forward using an exaggerated rapid right-left grabbing motion. It’s quite ridiculous looking, but works for him.

He’s also on a pacifier kick all of a sudden. Previously, he didn’t care about pacifiers in particular; now, he sucks one almost every moment he’s not eating. I’m sure this has to do with his first tooth, which is slowly making its appearance. Continue Reading >>

Benji at 6 Months

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This is how I put Benji down for his nap.

He had a short nap, and I left him alone in his crib for about 30 minutes after he woke up (showering occasionally is advisable).

Here’s what I found when I came in.

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I’m guessing that all the thumping I heard may have played a role. This is the only time I wish we had a video monitor – I wish I could have seen him moving!

Yesterday he rolled over back to front for the first time. Our days of staying put are clearly numbered.

Benji’s visual acuity seems better, too: he stares at shadows and has started trying to pull the printing off our shirts. Continue Reading >>

Still Alive, Don’t Worry

It’s just been a busy few days. Last week it seemed like the days filled up so fast, I couldn’t catch up. There was work, bike training, and Benji — my life feels full.

I’m enjoying the bits I’m learning about the finance stuff for my job. It’s very reminiscent of my time with Charles River, in that both industries are heavily federally regulated and involve lots of paperwork. Apparently that appeals to me, because as I’ve started to do a bit of work for Laurie, it’s felt like coming back to a career I’m suited for. I’m interested and excited to learn more. Continue Reading >>

Broccoli for Breakfast?!

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Well, yeah! Also, an empty shot glass measuring cup.

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He’s seen us using glasses for some mysterious purpose, but every time we give him his own little glass, it is empty. What the heck?

Wait, What?

Benji is a strange child.

We’ve offered him smooshed-up avocado with milk and apple sauce liberally cut with milk, with zero interest. We’re not expecting him to get any nutrition from “solid” food yet, so come isn’t a big deal… But most of the time we offer anything, Benji makes it abundantly clear he’d prefer milk, thank you very much.

He did seem to show a little interest in the raw carrot when I gave him that, but it was a reserved and cautious “this may not be 100% terrible” response. Continue Reading >>

Budding Genius, I’m Sure

Today was final exam day in Mom’s chemistry class. Mom had to make the answer key, and Benji helped out when she got stumped.

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Granted, his answer to everything was “milk,” but that’s not so different from the correct answer always being “c.”

Also today Benji received his first-ever international package: a French kids book from my Uncle Gerard. After a quick sample, Benji confirmed that the book was indeed to his taste.

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A strong overtone of sparkles with a hint of cardboard, followed by an exotic splash of foreign spices. Thank you to Uncle Gerard for expanding our horizons. Continue Reading >>