Playing Ball

Mommy played ball with me today. Banging two objects together, she said, is a "developmental milestone." I don't know what that means. Dad said it means I can be the next Big Sid Catlett when I grow up. Did I ever say how my last checkup went? The doctor said I'm doing well, standing tall at 29 inches, and weighing in at almost 21 pounds. He said that's inside linebacker size.

Sunday in the Park with Mom and Dad

Today Mom and Dad took me to Sellwood Park, where I soared in a swing for the first time and got my first feel of green grass and dirt. Swinging is way fun, and grass is a little strange. I crashed on the way home in the car and missed a nutria rat sighting at the duck pond.

Good Times

Grilled Cheeeeeeeese! Mom and Dad took me to breakfast at the Cup and Saucer yesterday, and then we went for a stroll on Hawthorne. When we got home, I played with my toys - it was a good day. Today we're going swimming in a big swimming pool.

We heard that my Aunt Susan is not feeling well, and we hope she's better.

Happy 9-Month B-day to Me!

I am 9 months old today - so I've spent as much time outside Mom's belly as I did inside it at this point. See if you can guess which view I prefer.

Mom took Dad and me to Noho's Hawaiian Cafe for the occasion, and Mom fed me mooshed fruit and cottage cheese, while they ate Phil's Ono Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, rice, and macaroni salad.

One of these days, Dad is going to let me try Loco Moco (two hamburger patties topped with a sunnyside-up fried egg and macaroni salad, then smothered in brown gravy).

Oh, and Mom bought me some cool new shoes.

My Green Moto Scooter Thing

I played with my green moto scooter thing today. It's too small for me to ride; but when I'm older I might get a real scooter, and then I can really scoot.

For now - this weekend, Mom and Dad said they're taking me swimming, and I am very excited to try out my frog leg kick in a bigger pool than my bathtub.

Happy B-day, Violet Rae!

I went to Violet Rae's 1st birthday party on Saturday and got to hang around with some friends. I've grown since the last time we all got together. Happy B-day, Violet Rae!

paving the slowworm's way

I'm getting more and more mobile every day, and getting somewhere now and then too, though most of the fun is in the slithering.

Mom and Dad took me to both Genie's for breakfast today and to the grocery store. There are so many people out there.