first pool-time

We took Miles to the pool for the first time on Sunday. He LOVED it. Lots of squeals, lots of slapping water. He really liked it when his dad put him on his back and went down the lazy river (a section of the pool that curves around like a stream and has a current). He also got his first introduction to classic rock. Don't ask. That beautiful Gemini partner of mine never ceases to surprise.

Water Baby

Water Baby 4
Originally uploaded by PHeifer.

Splashing away...bathtime is one of his favorites. Ours too. Too much fun. How can you argue with a squealing, splashing imp???????

Messy But Learning...

Messy But Learning...
Originally uploaded by PHeifer.

As promised, here he is handling a spoon for the first time...

spoons and splashes

It seemed like a natural thing to do. Miles sat in his high chair switching between cereal and smashed organic peas. Yum. He kept reaching for the spoon. So we let him have it. We put food on it, then he'd stick it in his mouth. Not terribly elegant. Terribly messy. But he enjoyed it and actually got some food. I'll post the pictures soon.

Later, I went to give him a quick bath. Last time I slapped the water with my palm cupped to make the water drumming sound. I did it again and that touched off a gleeful water slapping and splashing frenzy. I couldn't help but laugh and that only fueled his excitement more. He was sitting in front of me (I got in the tub with him), slapping the water, looking over his shoulder to see my expression. He melts my heart at every turn of the bend.

Hey, Universe, are you listening? Please. I need a way to work part-time from home. I can't stand being away all day.