Welcome To The Crib

Hello, and welcome to my crib. I hope you are doing well today. I would like to talk to you about my little home within my home. I have written below what I am saying in the video in case you can't hear.



I was not always a big fan of my crib. Just last month it was a large, dark and cold place. I did like the music with the four giraffes moving in a circular motion. But now I'm bigger... and I can roll over. Within the cage (as Daddy calls it), the possibilities are endless. Mommy and Daddy are a bit concerned, though. If they put me down on my back to sleep one minute, I may be on the other side of the crib and on my tummy the next minute. While on my tummy, I also like to stick my entire arm and leg out the sides between the balusters and flail them like a caged bird. This really gets Mommy and Daddy going. Maybe you two should get that video monitoring system after all. I could have so much fun with it. If not, then maybe you could just strap the audio monitor to your ear so you don't have to hold it up so long. I don't want you developing tennis elbow or anything.

Okay, I'm sleepy now. Let me just roll over and get this pacifier. Let the games begin.

With These Powers Combined

A couple of days ago I made a new discovery: my feet and legs. They are nothing short of amazing. At first, I would notice flashes of chubby skin bouncing below my belly. I wondered, "What is doing that?" Then I remembered my hands. I grabbed those flashes and held on. Suddenly, I'm in a struggle, arms pulling against a new sensation of much bigger and stronger arm-like things. But, these are not just your average, silly arms. They are dynamic, long, strong, bundles of chubbiness and crevices that end with what Mommy and Daddy refer to as, "little piggy's." The potential of these things is endless. I really thought I found all there was to find in my hands, but this is something else entirely! Just imagine if I combine these powers!

Today I'm going to my aunt and uncle's house to play with my three cousins. They have a pool and I'm really excited to try some new strokes and put these legs to the test. The last time I swam, although wonderful, it was dark and pretty cramped and I'm not sure I was aware of my arms and legs. So I have to go. I need to grab my swimsuit, Hawaiian shirt (do I have one of those?), my crab hat, and shades. Mommy stayed home today so her and Daddy are taking me. I'm a lucky little boy...who's blessed with awesome legs.

Big Brother is Watching

I don't take very long naps: usually anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes. Mommy and Daddy are trying to figure out why, as if it's supposedly a "problem." This morning, Daddy snuck a video camera to see if he could capture whatever is waking me up. So when I did wake up, I noticed the camera and decided to play along with his little game. Here's what happened (sorry if it's too dark; and there's not much to hear):

So what exactly did I do? As soon as I noticed the camera I went back to sleep. And how long did I sleep you ask? Too long for the tape: One hour and 50 minutes. I made Daddy wake me up for my mid-morning meal.

I hope this teaches Daddy a lesson. Before you know it, he'll have one of those baby video monitoring systems installed in my room. He and Mommy will sit downstairs, glued to the video viewer, neurotically watching to make sure their little bundle of joy is sleeping okay. Of course I'll put on a show...I'll either sing to the camera until midnight or I'll turn around, drop my diaper, and display my tiny rear end.

I will admit, though, that a two hour nap does make me feel pretty sweet, especially after having Daddy get up with me at 4:45 AM. That was probably a little too early.

Onyx The Big Black Dog

Many of you have heard of Clifford The Big Red Dog. Well I live with Onyx The Big Black Dog. The difference between the two? Onyx is not red and he actually exists. He and I like to hang out. This morning, Daddy, Onyx and I went for a hike in the woods. It was a lot of fun. I love watching Onyx run around and jump over fallen trees. There much I can learn about animal behavior, nature, and physics just by observing him. Also, that powerful, black waving tail could keep me staring for hours - it's truly fascinating.

My observational nature walk, followed by a warm bottle of joe, has made my eyes very heavy. I'm struggling and fighting to keep them open, but to no avail, I surrender...

Happy Father's Day!

What a special day. I've decided to add a message today because I am so excited to be celebrating a day just for Daddy, Gramp O., Great-Gramp O., Grampa D, and Pop. Mommy is helping my out today since we want to make sure Daddy gets to relax.

I need to take some time to make sure everyone knows how very special my Daddy is! He takes such good care of me and I have so much fun with him! Not just any daddy would stay home everyday with their baby...but my daddy does and he is so good at it! He has no idea just how good he is. I am really hoping to grow up to be just like him. So today is a "shout-out" to you Daddy. I think you are the best and really love being with you. Here's the best way to describe what I think (thanks to Uncle Tim for the shirt):

I've had a great weekend because I got to hang out with some of my favorite people. Aunt Leslie had a great party as usual. I got to play with Kyle, Sage, and Wade...they are really funny. Grampa and Gammy were there which was extra special. I'm so glad Gramp, Nanna, and Aunt Bethie come to visit...it's so much fun! I don't think little boys like myself have such impressive men in their lives. I have a lot of role models so it's no doubt I'm going to turn out perfect, that what mommy always tells me.

So here's another "shout-out", this time to Gramp. Thanks for driving up here on your special weekend to spend time with me. Soon I'll be able to help you mow the lawn, but I get to steer, ok! I put on my farmer shirt after you left today and just had to laugh at all the fun I had this weekend.

I wish everyone could have a dad, granddads and great-granddads like I do. I'm really lucky and very happy.

Horizontal Matthew

Dear Sleep, where have you been all of my life? Last night I woke up only once - so I had two stretches of 4 to 5 straight hours of sleep. Awesome, right? Please stick with me: I'm not done. This morning, Mommy laid me down in my crib before she left. I slept an hour, woke up for 5 minutes, and slept in bed with Daddy for another hour and 35 minutes! Sorry to bore you with the details but I am the Man! Now I feel like a million bucks. I could take on Tiger with one hand behind my back. I slept so well that the paparazzo flashbulbs couldn't even wake me up!




















So today is Friday. I have yet to decide if I'll be a "weekend blogger," as we say in the biz. I may and I may not post...you'll just have to stay tuned to find out. This weekend is Father's Day weekend and I'm really excited. I'll see the 'D' grandparents at my aunts and the latest news from the Blogosphere is that the 'O' grandparents are coming to visit (I hope you don't having Mowing Withdrawal, Gramp).

I'd like to finish this post by responding to a question concerning my typing and the new found use of my hands that was raised by one of my many readers. I know you're wondering who would do such a thing but I'm not naming names. Her first name starts with B, last name with O, and she's my aunt. Anyway, how do I do it? Isn't it obvious of how I get help with this blog? Are all of you really that thick-headed? I guess so. But it's no secret and so I'll tell you...I use speech-recognition software. Hello!, wake up and smell the technology of 2009. By the way, I was up for an hour, exhausted myself, and have just gone horizontal in the crib, slowly and softly falling asleep...

Wrestling with Tiger the Lion

Day 4 with Daddy: Four days. Didn't think we would make it, did you?

Today I'm a little bit fussy. I'm assuming the reason is because I don't like sleeping at night. It's just not my thing to stay asleep for extended periods of time. Mommy and Daddy love sleeping and seemingly can't get enough of it. I'm not sure why. Oh well, I hope they figure it out.

Yesterday on the way home from lunch with Mommy I noticed my hands. I mean, I've noticed them before but now I think I realize that I have total control of them. Hands are awesome! You should have seen the look of wonderment is my eyes. Next I'll work on my feet. Now that I have control of my hands I can wrestle Tiger. Cousin Wade (the smaller one) named and gave me Tiger (who is actually a lion but Wade liked 'Tiger' better) the day after I was born. My morning bout with Tiger was captured on video:

As you can see, I won and was pretty psyched about it. I'm looking forward to a rematch if he can handle it :)

Before I go I'd like to give a shout out to Mommy: you're the best ever, I really love you, and do you know where the fire extinguisher is? Daddy has been looking for it, "just in case."

Lunch Date

Day 3 with Daddy:

Today I'm visiting Mommy for lunch and I'm very excited.

I don't have a lot of time to write because I need to rest up. This is going to be the best lunch ever!

Taking It Easy

Day 2 with Daddy: I am having a better day today. Yesterday I did not sleep much and so I got a little fussy. I am trying a new sleep routine and I think it's going to work great. Yesterday is known as Adjustment Day. I won't go into all the details. Fortunately, when Mommy came home the house wasn't on fire and the dog didn't run away (although he dug a big hole while trying to catch a chipmunk). Everything was just fine.


So far today I played, finished reading 'One Fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish' and did my push ups:

Then Daddy and I went shopping which makes me very sleepy. I fell asleep at the store and have been napping for over 1 and 1/2 hours! For the rest of the day I'm taking it easy.

Missing Mommy

Day 1 with Daddy:

Welcome to my blog! I will begin my daily blog tomorrow so that everyone can keep up with what I am doing. For now, I just have a personal message for my mommy:

I love you Mommy and I miss you. I know you will be home soon and I will have a big smile waiting for you. Daddy is doing his best but I am going to make him work hard for the next few days.

I love you.