Bumbo and Bacon (weeks 7 and 8)

It's been kind of a light week for pictures, but I'm close to having some short video clips to share. We are definitely getting social smiles, so they will be the capstone goodness of the first few installments. Until then, here are two fun bits...

Although the swing is very popular, we wanted to try a solution for TJ hanging out with us when we're working in the kitchen. He finally seems big enough to sit in the Bumbo chair, but his slouching is a clear indication that there are some size and body control boundaries between him and expert use of his first upright sitting furniture.

JT and TJ with Bumbo.



TJ isn't quite sure if this is a good thing, but he's willing to give it a try.

Joe and Jenny hosted their annual Bacon Party. This was TJ's first party outing, so he ditched those squaresville onesies for a schweet shirt and pants combo (with dinosaur! and socks that have alligators that say "CHOMP"!!!) He was clearly the life of the party, catching the attention of the hottest babes in the room. No hearts were broken, but some were bent.

Yeah, that's right. Shirt and pants. And dinosaur. How you like me now?



Babies love bacon.
(Kinda.)

(Not really.)

(So much to learn, baby.)

Marching! (Weeks 5 and 6)

"Sometimes TJ freaks me out.

He's just sitting there staring at me,
and I think he's thinking deep thoughts and may be judging me."
- Raminta
(this morning when hanging with TJ in bed)

Yes, folks, this is what happens when one spends most days alone with an infant. Thankfully, she has more regular company lately, as our neighbor Dorothy is on maternity leave, so they are starting to go on walks together to maintain their sanity.


...and now back to your normally scheduled series of cute sleeping baby photos:



The reindeer outfit has been our standby for cool weather outings, but we're starting to push the limits of its carrying capacity. Rigid upright posture is not something TJ can maintain outside of this suit.



Friday included the first use of the Baby Bjorn carrier.
The sling, although simpler and quicker, just wasn't cutting it anymore for TJ or JT.
Although neither of us looks especially excited in this shot, it was good times at the park.



We pause for a quick family photo between chucking the ball for our pups.



After our escapades at Fernhill Park, MJ and Gen brought over dinner before breaking into TJ's first game night session. He had some serious challenges navigating the resource market, but he and Ra pulled off the unexpected win.



...coming soon: video clips!
We started editing some stuff today and should have stuff to share soon.
Oh joy.

Week Four

The biggest development in the last week has been that TJ clearly sets his gaze on faces as we come close to him. We still aren't getting any obvious reaction, but he's watching us.


Ra and TJ enjoy some Olympics.
(TJ prefers short track speed skating.)

Relaxed napping and sucking.

Striped cuteness

Week Three

Shiv's first week back at work was also the first week that we didn't have family in town helping us with TJ. We are lucky that he's been an easy baby, as we're definitely getting good at running the checklist of his needs when he starts to complain...

wet or dirty diaper?
hungry?
need to burp or fart?
want to bounce!


Ra peeks around TJ


Palming a baby is good for the biceps.


Tiny finger alert!


Mid-day crash yields single-baby pileup.


TJ did not cooperate with our cute visions of a sleeping naked baby photo shoot.

Week Two

This second week had a number of significant milestones:

1. Sucking our own thumb
2. First successful bottle feeding
3. Sleeping ~3 hours between nighttime feedings.
4. Transitioning to cloth diapers during the daytime.
5. Several trips to the park, using the sling and stroller.


Sara gets some quality cuddle time.


TJ takes Aunt Rasa for some sunning.


TJ sunning and playing with his hands.


Ready to head out on our first errands.


Reindeer TJ in a sling on a hunt for cloth diapers with his dad.


OMG TINY FINGERS!!!


TJ's cubbies are all arranged and ready for action!


The boppy pillow is a popular sleeping spot.


Sara and TJ bounce a bit during the last quarter of the Super Bowl.

Welcome

Hi there world (of friends and family). We're shooting to post new images regularly. At first, we'll hit it weekly, then monthly. Off to the left, there are RSS feed and "follower" update options, so sign up to be notified when new TJ goodness arrives. For now, we'm focused on posting images from our first week together. We'll add stories into the mix once we catch up with life with our new people puppy. :)

much love,
JT, Ra (& TJ)

Week One

First bath time is not a hit with the youth movement.


TJ expresses his displeasure with the current state of affairs.


Maybe that wasn't so bad after all.


First experimental hair stylings.


Potty humor is not lost on the newly born.


Sleepy sausage package.


Three generations.


A meet-up for cousins.


Mom and peapod.


Peapod. (Thanks, Erin & Tuffer!)


Olive & Oz administer the puppy sniff test.


Grandma Kathy and peapod.


Auntie Rasa


An active monkeyboy wiggles on the changing table.