Almost Crawling

Well he's at it again, trying something new! This kid is ready to go, but he just can't figure out how. We've had a frustrating week or so with the little guy as we wants to crawl and move so badly but just can't quite figure it out. He's up on all fours, rocking back and forth and then flattens out on his tummy! He gets so frustrated with himself that he rolls over, shakes his head NO, kicks his feet into the ground and arches his back! If only we could just help them. I have a feeling I will be saying that many times over the coming years. I know he'll get it and I am in no rush for him to crawl but I just feel so bad for him. And like a friend pointed out to me the other day, it will probably happen when I'm not even looking! He is also really enjoying pulling himself up to a kneeling position, but he has a lack of furniture that is the right height. We're working on it!

Holding on to the furniture

As for eating, he is a machine! He absolutely LOVES to feed himself. He prefers it actually. For finger foods we've been offering him:
- soggy cheerios
- banana
- noodles
- rice
- baby cookies
- squished up peas
- bread
Basically anything he can squish up with his gums and swallow since he still doesn't have any teeth! He is finally getting over a nasty chest cold he had for a few weeks. Hopefully the warmer weather will ward off the germs and he will be healthy as a horse for a while.

I love my wagon

New helmets!

Snoozing in the trailer with Ben

Riding behind Mom

Otherwise things have been pretty normal around our place, sleeping like a darling 99% of the time, pulling on the dogs hair, starting to hold his own bottle, loving the bath as usual, the list goes on. We've been doing some bike riding in our new (used, but new to us) trailer, taking the wagon out in the backyard. We started our second round of swimming lessons last week. It's probably about time for Alexander to have his first hair cut (more of a subtle trim around his ears) but I don't know if I can emotionally handle it yet. Ive been putting it off.

Napping with Dad (notice the PJ's he's still wearing,
its because he had just woken up after a full nights sleep!)

Lastly we had some Easter Photo's done with Kaitlyne at GreenTee Photography! We have only gotten the sneak peak but I'd say he looks pretty darn cute! I just LOVE capturing all his little facial expressions on camera. These moments pass so quickly so I don't mind investing in photos, and often!