Evening Bath

Milo after his evening bath, June 5, 2009.

See Milo Grow!

Milo at 2 and 3 weeks, and at 4 months. Look at how our chunk fills out that swing!

Another Day at the Office

So Milo has this new Exersaucer - dubbed "The Office" when my niece and nephew were in theirs - which provides him with minutes of fun at a time, and allows us a window of time to do non-Milo activities. While there are a number of toys that jiggle, shake and sing, he really only has eyes for one of these toys. I've tried positioning him in front of other toys, but it's only a matter of minutes - seconds, really - before he's zipped around to face his beloved, frantically trying to shove it into his mouth for a wet welcome-back kiss. Before long, he'll get himself worked up into quite a frenzy, grunting and wailing at his his little purple friend. I've made the mistake of thinking he's done with that toy and simply wants to be moved to another one - perhaps the school bus that giggles when you hit a button, or the puppy that sings "Pop Goes the Weasel"... but it's zip zip zip back to his fave. I've tried cutting him off cold turkey when he's gotten too keyed up, too, but after feigning interest in another toy for a minute or two, he's clamoring for it again. I guess it is better than that school bus with the creepy laughing, though....

Milo Recap, Month Four

What adventures lie ahead for young Milo?!

Milo Recap, Month Three

Finally, a break in the eat-sleep-poop-cry cycle! Milo's smiles and coos become much more frequent, and he starts doin' stuff. Hands are discovered and rolls of fat are abundant.

First Giants Game
First Muni Ride
Visit from Grandma Vivienne
Easter Sunday, San Francisco-style
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!

Milo Recap, Month Two

Month Two:


Eat
Eat
Eat
Eat
Eat
Sleep
Poop
Cry

In between all of this action, Milo manages to squeeze in a whole lotta growing, a road trip to Los Angeles to meet his cousins, a horrible case of baby acne, and a few picturesque walks in his fancy new stroller. He enjoys "talking," watching Maggie and screamimg during bath time. Ed licks a bowl of brownie mix during this time.

Milo Recap, Month One

Good, organized parents immediately start documenting the days and nights of their newborns within hours of their birth, sending out timely announcements and dutifully noting first smiles and laughs in their baby books. Milo's baby books (yes, we actually have two) sit neglected in our living room, patiently waiting for one of us to record the details of our little guy's introduction to this world, or at least the date of his first Giants baseball game. (Which was also the date of his first Muni ride. Both were very noteworthy.). Since we've waited until Milo is well into his fourth month, we have a bit of catching up to do. We'll do our best to recount all the highlights.

Month One:

Milo Sleeps.
Milo Cries.
Milo Eats.
Milo Poops.
Repeat.

After one month of this on endless loop, we are rewarded with a big, happy, gummy smile one morning. Later that day, after some peer pressure and comparisons to another Milo, our Milo shows the pediatrician that he too can roll over.