* First Thanksgiving
We had a great trip to North Carolina. He got to see great grandparents, grandparents and great aunts and uncles. We had stops in Greenville, Raleigh and Charlotte. He was the absolute center of the universe it seemed for a couple of days there. Were it not for all the car travel, it would have been even better, leading us to...
* First Bout of Being Carsick
I admit to being really lucky. Zeke is almost 9 months old, but has never done more than spit up a little. On the way home, I must have overfed the Sprout or the car made him a little quesy. The poor guy got pears everywhere leading to an unexpected stop in South Carolina. Wow, babies are so yucky.
* First Cold
Speaking of yucky, the baby had his first cold a few weeks ago. It wasn't too bad, though he I worried his nose might run all winter long. We are really very lucky that he has been so healthy aside from this one thing. Because of his cold, I made my first call ever to the pediatrician to get his advice -- I can't believe it took so long for me to do this.
* First Foods
Zeke loves eating and has ventured into foods beyond the purees. He now regularly eats whatever Cheerios happen to make it to his mouth and not to the floor, as well as teething biscuits and sweet potato fries. (Recipe: Roast sweet potatoes that have been tossed with olive oil at 400 for 40 minutes. Sprinkle a little cinnamon if feeling a little crazy. Yields: Ability to eat dinner without having to hold baby the whole time.) I've also let him munch on some apple.
* First Moves
Zeke has (almost) worked out how to get from sitting to being on his stomach. He still occasionally bonks his head on the way down sometimes, but always is braced for it. It's pretty funny to watch him practice as he is absolutely concentrating so hard. This is what he is doing in the picture. Doesn't he look proud of himself? The hard part is that he wants to do this all the time. I can no longer sit him somewhere without him immediately trying to get down on his tummy.
Zeke also loves practicing pulling up and standing (both with our support). On his own, though, he has finally been able to lift that giant baby belly (like I said, he likes to eat) and just this week has finally started getting on his hands and knees and rocking. I think we are probably still a little while off from full on crawling, but that is perfectly okay with me.
* First Pictures in Paper
Zeke made his debut in the online edition of the Greenville Daily Reflector for their recent cute baby contest. I can't find the link to the contest as it ended last week, but Zeke's great grandfather submitted a close up of Zeke reading with his dad. I don't know that it showed his cuteness full force, but who can look at the sun straight on? It's like that. He didn't win, but I like to think it's because you had to pay for each vote. In a free democratic contest, it would have been his. He also made an appearance in the AJC's coverage of the anniversary of the aquarium. I just had to submit the penguin picture.
We're still waiting for the first tooth. He was a little cranky for part of our trip and now that we are home. Also lots of ear pulling and some attempts to bite me (ouch!), but still no toofers. He is the last of his friends to get teeth and now even the new baby panda at zoo has teeth. Silver lining: I get a little more time with that perfect gummy smile.
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