S'mores, Slides and Spas

Not a bad way to spend a long weekend, right? Can't wait! See you Monday!

Mr. Incredible

Peter broke in his floatation suit at Schlitterbahn {this boy loves the wave river}. It had everyone in stitches. He looks like Mr. Incredible.

Kunklebaby Bibs

Peter eats most meals in his high chair - sans clothes. Just a diaper and his birthday suit. Why? Peter is a bit of a kamikaze with the sweet potatoes. And the peas. And the blueberry applesauce. We have found banana bits on this boy in the most precarious of places. I'm still not quite sure how he does it. And since this mama can't bear the thought of squash stained outfits, he eats in the buff. But when we go out - I can't necessarily strip him in the middle of a restaurant. That whole no shoes, no shirt, no service thing. So the only bibs I use are from Kunklebaby. I can't take credit for finding Jessica and her awesome bibs. My sister-in-law and brother gave me two of her bibs as a baby gift and they have been invaluable. They cover much more baby real estate than most bibs and protect those precious outfits from being ruined by even the messiest of eaters. They are also adorable, homemade with love and of amazing quality. With the big vampire trend right now – I am loving this one in her shop.

First Steps

Dear Peter,

You took your first steps today, just 8 days shy of 11 months. At 8:00 PM your chubby feet took four tiny baby steps and you walked to me, leaving the sofa in your dust. Your smile was huge – it was as if you knew what you had just accomplished. Daddy had asked you not to walk until he got back from his business trip, but you just couldn't wait. He gets home tonight and I can't wait for you to show him. My baby boy is growing up. Fast. Too fast. Time, please slow down.

Love,
Mommy

Slide

We visited some friends this weekend who had this awesome slide in their living room for the kids. Peter took a few trips down with my help, and although it isn't as grand as Daddy's slide, he loved it. Perhaps one of his own might come via The Birthday Fairy. Good thing The Birthday Fairy shops at Ikea.

Cool Kid Rooms

YoToddler Yogurt

I've been blessed with a baby who is a great eater. He loves everything from cherries to lasagna to hummus. But his favorite food has to be yogurt. If he's in one of his blue moon bad moods and meal time is taking a turn for the worse, I pull out a carton of YoBaby and he instantly perks up and opens his mouth for the first bite like a baby bird. I'm so excited that Stonyfield is now making YoToddler yogurt. P can progress with the brand, which is one that I admire and feel good about giving my child. In the event your child is less than cooperative at meal time, you might want to pick up a pack. I'm convinced they are little cartons of magic.