Mommy & Daddy Go Out!

I can't believe it, but tonight was the first night that we left Noah. We went to see The Cure in San Jose. We've gone out plenty and have enjoyed our lives as parents, but it's always been WITH our baby. But tonight, just the two of us went out for the first time in 7+ months! (Crazy how fast the time has just whizzed on by.) Heather and Jon were kind enough to step up and act as our "First Babysitters". Thankfully I was very rushed and couldn't really think about any details other than the fact that I completely trusted them and knew that no matter what it would all be okay. I left Noah smiling and laughing in Heather's arms and I managed to be gone for 6 and a half hours without a panicked phone call home! (It was so good to get home though and see him sweetly sleeping away.)

More Green Veggies: Peas

Frozen organic peas from Whole Foods were introduced today. Noah loved them. I'm beginning to think this child will eat anything.

Doctor Visit (6.5 months)

It was an unusual day at the doctor's office because we had to wait for quite awhile. I was holding Noah and showing him the view from the 12th floor when he caught the eye of a nurse. She was a funny older woman with bright red glasses. She started waving at Noah frantically and doing this big exaggerated laugh which he thought was hysterical so he started giggling which set her off even more. They entertained each other over the receptionist's head for quite some time before she came out and asked if she could take him for a little bit. I agreed and off they went. For the next ten minutes I could hear beyond the closed door all kinds of adults laughing and carrying on. Finally the nurse returned, handed him back and proceeded to rave about his happiness, his general demeanor, and his giggles. She told me repeatedly how lucky I was to have such a happy little baby. It was definitely nice to hear such praise from a woman who meets so many different babies.

Once in the room, Noah proceeded to wreak havoc by tearing the paper tissue that covers the bench. It wasn't just tearing, but tearing spastically while throwing it everywhere. By the time the doctor came in the room looked like a tornado had hit. The lesson I learned was who needs a bunch of plastic toys when you've got a roll of paper. :)

Since his last visit he grew one inch and gained two pounds. His stats are:
Height: 28.25 inches (90th percentile)
Weight: 17 pounds 10 ounces (50th percentile)
Head circumference: 44.5 cm (60th percentile)

He's still tall and skinny. Maybe if he'd quit growing in height he could actually start getting chubby. :)

The doctor said his teeth are right at the gum line. They could come in any day now.

He got his DTap shot and his Rotovirus vile.

Summer Squash

Went to the Farmer's Market today in search for new and exciting organic veggies for Noah to try. We ended up with a selection of summer squash. Although I thought they were yummy I wasn't sure if they would have enough flavor for Noah, but he loved them...of course.

Apple

We gave Noah some Golden Delicious apples today. He loved them warm, but wasn't so big on them when they were cold. They actually made him shudder.

Avocado

While camping in Yosemite Noah got to try his first avocado. Ya, the poor boy has a rough life.

Bananas Lead to Giggles

I'm not sure there is a direct correlation or not, but he did just eat bananas, and well, they made him bananas.

Broccoli

Today we gave Noah broccoli. I was pretty sure he wouldn't like it since it didn't have any sweetness to it like the carrots, sweet potato and bananas he's been enjoying up until now. But, surprise, surprise he loved it. Good thing because Mommy and Daddy LOVE broccoli!

Gimme more!!

Noah tells Mommy he wants more.

The Uncertainty of Bananas

Banana was a little funky at first--maybe too slimy? We cut it with a little rice cereal and it seemed to be a little more bearable. :)

First Time at the Beach

After spending some time at Jeremy's company picnic in Golden Gate park (where Noah spent most of the time devouring his shoes) we headed down to Santa Cruz for the weekend. Since Melanie and Tony were still at work and it was absolutely gorgeous out we headed to the beach. We weren't really prepared, we just took off our shoes and plopped ourselves down. Noah was immediately mesmerized by the way the sand felt on his toes. I was getting ready to head back to the car for a blanket for him to sit on when he fell over, face first, in the sand. We quickly picked him up and once we were sure he was okay and not crying we burst into laughter. The poor little guy had sand all over his face, in his nose and mouth. It was everywhere. He didn't seem to mind at all and just let us brush him off. We were picking sand out of his crevices all night long.

Developing a Personality & Eating a New Veggie

Noah's schedule was all out of whack today for some reason. He ended up napping when it was time to head out the door for Gymboree. I know I shouldn't have woken him but I didn't want to miss it. Truth be told, I didn't want to miss it either. He was out of sorts and on the verge of tears for most of the class. At the end of class I gave a quick feeding. When he was done he was all smiles and giggling. He eagerly looked around as if it was time to start class. One of the mothers looked over at him and said, "there's the Noah I know!" I thought it was cool that the little man has enough of a personality for others to notice when he is out of whack.

Tonight we tried a new veggie--sweet potato--and he loved it.

Tickles

This one is a little dark, but it's cute. Daddy tickles Noah as he lays on the couch.

Sweet potato!

Sweet potatoes are clearly delicious, but notice Noah's impression of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow--the hands are just so expressive.