My six-month old prides himself with hands that can "close-open" a gazillion times. He does it real fast, enough for you to turn blue if you dare sing along.
Close-open, close-open, close-open, close-open ~
It takes me back to the many babies I gazed with delight when hands, so tiny and plump, does the routine. With Little Geb, it is the same feeling that flutters my heart. Only my eyes light up a lot brighter and my smiles many many many times wider. Geez, I saw him all through. When all he does is sleep, cry, eat, pee/poop-- not too long ago. And most of all, I am the mother. Who else can be happier, ei?
We are progressing on solid food. From rice cereal to oats. Pureed vegetables and some fruits. Oh, no baby jar food in our household. Only homemade, preservative-free meals for the little man.
sweet potato+squash combo
pureed to perfection :)
Geb's third vaccine appointment this month was remarkable. No more wailing-on-top-of-his-lungs, even after three shots. He got sick after his first vaccination. While it's normal for babies to get some allergic reaction from vaccines, it is also but normal for parents to worry still. I ran around like a headless chicken, calling Brian from work ever so often. Geb had rash and fever then, and would cry non-stop. Mama cried longer. And uh, louder.
Sweet treats don't appeal to him at all, few months previously.
Today, I obviously need extra hands to keep his fingers off this cake.
Like those mighty hands dancing to the "close-open" tune, watching him on his high-chair is another milestone to beam about.
We are blessed with generous friends who send baby gears our way. Salamat, Ate Jane and Ate Joy for the awesome gift :)
Meanwhile, this pulling socks off his feet is another favorite to-do.
Walk baby, walk!
Aah. The many crazy, little things Geb can do.
Happy, happy six months Palangga!
We are truly, madly, deeply CRAAZY about you.
