A Clear Response

I usually make all of Myles's food; however, in a pinch the other day, I gave him some jarred food for the first time. Would you like to see if he likes it? Watch...

Myles Hikes Santa Susana Pass

 All that bouncing around is exhausting.

Myles Relaxes...

With Mama

With Tupelo

With Henry

"Let's hug!"
"No."

"C'mon, let's hug!"
"Na-uh."

"Seriously, I'm gonna hug you."
"Get away."

"Hmpf. He got me."

Daddy's Gettin' Ya!

A Pool of Tears

So, we took Myles swimming & he didn't quite take to it the way we thought he might. Maybe next time we'll try when there are less "big kids" jumping in around him. He was ok as long as I was holding him tightly & he relaxed a bit to stretch out his legs behind him, but he was always "on guard."

Contrary to the look on his little face, he was actually pretty relaxed here - stretched out, kicking around

Underwater Lilly

Woo hoo!!!!

Bubbles & Pinkberry

What a nice day for blowing bubbles & frozen yogurt.

Myles has his own technique.

Then, Myles got to taste a little froyo! 

We haven't been to Pinkberry since I was pregnant (when we went at least once a week!)

A little taste of mango...

Cold. Yum.

MORE!

Myles, 9 Months Old

Well, our baby boy is 9 months old! He's getting bigger & stronger & even more wonderful every day. He's still "alligator crawling" & though he gets in a crawling position all the time, he has yet to "traditionally" crawl. And with a little help (aka "a butt lift") he pulls himself up to the coffee table & couch. He eats anything we feed him, but loves fruit & dairy the most & will sign "more" when fed these foods. He eats food a bit chunkier these days & practices his fine motor skills by feeding himself. He loves music & will dance along to upbeat songs. He's especially fond of James Brown's "I Feel Good." And still his favorite pastime is chasing Tupelo around the living room. 

A prodigy for sure...

 ...or maybe not?

Here's some more goofiness...

Loves getting into his pushup stance. Check out that form!

"You're kinda in my way."
"No, YOU'RE in MY way."