Holding his own Popsicle

I made a few types of popsicles this summer. By far the easiest is just freezing applesauce in the popsicle form. It is delicious, cold and not bad at all for the little guy. I also did a coconut pineapple one that was taster for adult pallets. Below are some pictures of Simon holding his own popsicle as he ate it. There was lots of walking around and inspecting the yard as he ate. For the most part it was quite the success, we touched a few leaves with the popsicle and when it got to the end the last bit fell off, but that happens to everyone. Never did he let the end of that little popsicle thing out of his grasp. Even after it was gone (and I finally got my camera out). 

Dadada

Simon said Daddy! It is actually more like Dadada. The first time he said it and we were sure he knew what he was saying was on Tuesday the 14th. Jenn and Simon were at the big picture window in the front of the house and Alan walked by outside. When Alan paused to wave, Simon said 'Dadada!'

He is saying it pretty frequently now. On Thursday morning Simon and I were reading a book in his room and when the stair creaked as Alan walked up the steps Simon looked up at the door and said 'Dadadadada'. It's really adorable the huge smile he gets on his face and how excited he is when Alan comes into the room. So satisfying to have him naming us!

Catch up photos

We had a playdate in the park with Colleen's neighbors Barb and Adin.

This bunny was on top of a big hill, he thought he was king of the world that high!

Cheese!!

Pajama day

Hugging Barry!

Library fun

reading!

"Hat"

We had a photoshoot at target

He picked them all out!

Picking food out at Whole Foods

First blood!

Simon fell and a block bit his little cheek, drawing first blood. Probably the first of many bumps, hope they are all equally easy to solve --- a squeeze is making it better this round. 

Hot, hot, hot

Simon's 5th word is hot. I think he was saying it and understanding it right around the same time that he started saying hat. Definitely by late last week he had hot for sure, but possibly a few days before. The problem is that they sound an awful lot alike and he likes to repeat his words as practice and that helps us know if he really has a word.

This weekend I gave him a warmed up pancake and he looked at it and said hot. I said yes and then he didn't touch it until I gave him the ok to start eating. Shows definite understanding.

Also, in the back the bricks will get hot in the afternoon. On Sunday the 5th we practiced the word hot quite a bit and when he ignored the warning would walk out on to the bricks and give his sad face and start to cry because they were too hot for his little bare feet (obviously he was only on them for a second, but they were really hot). This past weekend when Alan was playing outside with Simon, Simon walked up to the edge of the grass and looked at the bricks and Alan and said hot. It was cloudy, so Alan said he could go ahead. When the little guy got onto the bricks and didn't hurt his feet he laughed with joy - no ouchy! So adorable.

Dim Sum Sunday

Vickie, Colleen and I took Simon to his first Dim Sum experience in Chinatown on Sunday. He held up pretty well through the almost hour long wait (I was tuckered out from going up and down the steps but Simon loved it). The food was fantastic and the company was great. Simon tried a few of the sesame free dishes and seemed to really enjoy them. We also brought along some cheerios and mixed veggies so Simon was entertained ...  of course the paper on the table was also pretty entertaining to rip.   We went for a walk in the plaza afterward to let Simon stretch his legs (he's a rabbit!) before we got in the car for a drive back. He held up great the whole trip, but next time I think it'll be just girls for dim sum.

So Tired