Pumpkins

Two weeks ago, we went pumpkin shopping. Alex didn't know what to think of all the pumpkins! He did find one his size.

Last weekend, he started climbing on things. Here he is climbing through our coffee table, and here just crawling around the floor. He hasn't decided on a Halloween costume yet.

Dunno what to say about this one -- just another funny face.

Ottawa (Last Weekend)

At first, there's something suspicious about graham crackers. Once they're in the mouth, though, they're actually very soothing.

Last weekend's trip to Ottawa went very well. Alex enjoyed the airport and behaved very well on the plane. Once there, he was a bit antsy and couldn't wait to hit the floor and crawl around. There were plenty of toys and lots of open floor at the Grandma & Grandpa Ting house. The rugs? Very uplifting. We put together a new driving toy that made lots of noise.

On Saturday, Aunt Kuen tried to teach him the piano. Alex also got to meet Uncle Ron and Kimmie and stick his tongue out at the camera. And finally, we flew back to Chicagoland on Sunday, just in time for Michele to repack and go visit that famous mouse in Florida.

First Tooth (er, Teeth)

Alex tried sucking my finger this morning, as he occasionally does. This time, I felt something like a knife when he bit down! Sure enough, his bottom front teeth ("O" & "P" -- yes, both of them) are coming in. He hasn't let me get a good look yet, but I have been able to see broken gums in two places.

Pictures are next on my list of things to do today.

Day Four of the No-Mommy Experiment

It's nearing the end of day four for those of us not vacationing at Walt Disney World. Alex has been on his best behavior for me, going to bed promptly after finishing his dinner (around 7:30-8:30). He's also been very kind in the morning, waking me only once or twice (around 7 AM) and allowing me the privilege of waking him up the remaining days. There have been some comments from daycare that he's not napping very well, but perhaps he's just not that tired -- he certainly has enough energy to crawl around when he gets home.

The downside to taking care of him constantly means very little is getting done around the house. It's at least as clean and picked up as it was Sunday, but not that much better. I have not had the chance to upload any pictures (or even look at them!) from last weekend in Ottawa, nor have I had time to finish installing the fireplace. Two major goals for this weekend: 1) get pictures posted and 2) get a few pumpkins on our front step!

Pictures

Posting a few more pictures before we head to Ottawa to visit Michele's parents and family next weekend. Alex has discovered laptop computers a year or two earlier than expected.

Michele was brave enough to go outside and try finger-painting. I'm not sure which of the two had more fun!

Here's Alex with one of his favorite things to chew on and a few of his larger toys.

He sometimes has a very determined look on his face when trying to crawl, seen here, here and here.