Rock a baby

I love to smile and talk and rock on my hands and knees, oh yeah, and drool! I've got two teeth now!

Cole is Spiderman

See my Spiderman PJ's? That makes me Spiderman.

Spiderman has wings. Spiderman flies. Spiderman climbs walls (stairs).

Christmas fun

While I am sad that Halloween is over, it looks like Christmas will be fun too. There are lights up all over our neighborhood. Tonight we all went to a Christmas light parade. We got too see lots of lights, ducks, marching bands, and ice skating. My favorite thing about parades are the drums.

First snow

Yesterday I got to see my first snow. It was cold and wet and I had to wear a bear suit. Cole showed me how to eat the snow. He said it tasted like Fruit Loops. Darn it! I wish mommy had let me lick it off the patio furniture.

First tooth

For Thanksgiving I got my first tooth (bottom right). That should help with all the new baby food I've been eating (sweet potatoes, carrots, and now green beans). I love it all and my oatmeal. I tried to eat some of mommy's mashed potatoes at dinner but they tasted strange. My toes are a better snack.

Thanksgiving celebration

Thanksgiving is about driving in the car for a long time, watching tv with daddy, eating rolls and cranberry jelly, and dancing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Potatoes

After spending the morning watching the food channel I felt compelled to play with Mr. Potato Head. I hope I don't have to cook him up for Thanksgiving dinner. He's too nice to eat.

Yum?

I've been really fussy these last few days. I keep trying to tell mommy that it is because my unseen teeth hurt. I chew as hard as I can on my fingers, hands and arms. I guess she thought it meant that I was really hungry. So, tonight she gave me my first taste of baby food. Cole, being my official food taster, had to try it first. He said he didn't like it but mommy gave it to me anyway. Too bad she didn't get a picture of me shuddering as I tried to swallow the so called "sweet" potatoes.

Phone calls

Hi Grandma! Remember when I called you the other day?

Halloween again

Cole seems so sad that Halloween is over. He still puts on his fireman costume sometimes. Yesterday he dressed up as a ghost, just like Charlie Brown. I tried to help by putting on some old Halloween pj's that Cole wore when he was a baby just like me. Happy Halloween Cole!

Chores

Every morning Mommy lets me give Abby her 5 scoops of food. I can do it because I'm big and I like the number 5.

Doctor visit?

I can appreciate Cole's interest in medicine, however I don't think his new toy medical kit qualifies him to be my doctor. Maybe I'll let him take my blood pressure, but he can forget the shots!

Big or little?

Sometimes I'm a big boy and sometimes I'm a baby. I can't quite make up my mind. I'm big enough to get into Luke's exersaucer but little enough that I can't get out.

Big chair

I'm moving on up. To the big chair! Is it me or does the food taste better from up here?

Team spirit

I try to regularly wear my team outfits. I know that daddy loves his football. I can't help it if my eating, pooping, and crying schedule sometimes makes it hard to watch a game. I promise that Cole and I will will watch football with daddy 5 or 10 years from now.

Underpants

I love big boy underpants. Once I start using the potty all of the time I'll get to wear them without my diaper (or my pj's).

The many faces of Cole

Breakfast with Cole #1...
Cole: Mommy! I want oatmeal please.
Mommy: Ok. (fixes oatmeal and puts on Cole's table)
Cole: Thanks Mommy! I eat it!

Breakfast with Cole #2...
Cole: I DON'T LIKE OATMEAL! (screaming and crying) I WANT CHOCOLATE PUDDING.
Mommy: We don't have pudding. I already made your oatmeal. Its on your table.
Cole: I WANT SIT IN MOMMY'S CHAIR! I DON'T LIKE MY TABLE!
Mommy: Fine
Cole: I WANT A BIG BOWL. I DON'T LIKE THIS BOWL! I WANT A BIG SPOON! AAAAAAAKKK! I SPILLED MOMMY!!!!! AAAAAAAHHHHH!!! MY PANTS, MY PANTS!!!!
(screaming, crying, and laying on the floor)

This is just a small sample from everyday life with me :) I think it clearly demonstrates how complex my personality is.

Camera

Sooo.... did I forget to mention that I broke mommy's camera on Halloween? Hmmm. I did? Well, I didn't mean too. I guess when you finish taking a picture you aren't supposed to drop the camera on the driveway. I like to think of it a small price to pay for nurturing my budding photography talent. To make up for this mommy's friend met us at the park and took tons of pictures of me. See how happy everyone is? I promise I will post more pictures as soon as mommy gets her NEW camera. I'm sure she will let me use it. Right?

5 months old

Happy 5 months to me! This month I settled in to my new home with my own room. I dressed up for Halloween as a dinosaur. I played with my Aunt Ali and Cousin Dexter, Grandma and Grandpa, and skyped with Nana and Grandfather. I've given up my pacifier and replaced it with my hands. I get to eat rice cereal every day, although I still haven't mastered that yet. I am getting my first tooth. I can easily sit up on my own, which makes playing with my toys that much more fun. I love watching my big brother and all the kids at my school. I like to sleep from 8pm to 7am with one or two feedings in the middle of the night. Other than that, I am not a big fan of sleep. I usually take three 15 minute naps during the day, unless mommy tricks me and puts me in the car, stroller, or carrier.

To celebrate my 5 months, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit me. I got to stay home from school and play with Grandma all day. I also went to the park and mommy's friend took lots of pictures of me. Here are a few of the best ones.