4th Tooth

Keeping with his tradition Owen's 4th tooth came through on Grandma Martin's birthday, August 30th. It's his other lateral incisor so he still doesn't have his two top front teeth. Once this new tooth comes in enough he's going to look like a hippo or Goofy. At least he doesn't have his two cuspid teeth or he'd look like a vampire.

Burrito Baby

Once Owen is finished with his bath I take him out of the sink and immediately wrap him up in one of his hooded towels. Lately he's been holding really still when I do this which is very unusual for a baby. It's my favorite time to scoop him up and snuggle and kiss him!!

Standing Up

If Owen could have his way he'd much rather skip crawling all together and go straight to walking. Even though he's strong enough to play on his tummy he still despises it. Yesterday he was being so grumpy except when I was standing him up. So I decided that if he wants to stand up he should try doing it on his own. The end of our bed was the perfect place since it has the metal decor things he can hold on to. Once I put him there he was just happy as can be.

Watermelon

I try to introduce new foods to Owen as often as I can. One of the most recent things he tried was watermelon. He wasn't too keen on it though as you can see. I think there was just too much water involved.

The rest of the story!

Here's the conclusion to the previous video where he actually gets to enjoy his favorite thing...the red Coca Cola thermos.

On the move

Finally!!! I have been trying to upload this video of Owen crawling for 3 days!!! Enjoy!

You Tube

There are certain things I never thought I would do, own a cell phone, participate in text messaging and have my own account with You Tube....never say never!!!

Birthing Class Reunion

Yesterday afternoon Michael, Owen and I went into Seattle for a little get together with our birthing class. Last November Michael and I started attending classes on natural childbirth - The Bradley Method to be exact. Of course Owen had different plans and we had a completely opposite birth by having a C-Section, but that's okay he's here and that's what matters! Back to yesterday, it was so nice to see everyone (almost one couple was missing). It was great to meet the babies and hear how everyone was doing being first time parents.

Unstopable

Owen has now started to lunge for things. His favorite things to go for are the remote controls, cell phones and a red Coca Cola thermos. He is very strong too and sometimes he wants something so bad it takes all my strength to hold him back. He has absolutely no fear either. He'd dive bomb off the couch if we let him.

I'll have a side of beef with that...

So I finally gave in and took some of my mom's advise, it's not a very common thing since I like to do things my own way and make my own mistakes. I'm pretty bull headed when it comes to things like that. Anyway, mom was right of course! She has been telling me for a few weeks now that I should go get some beef jerky for Owen to gnaw on because that's what she used to let me gnaw on when I was a baby. In the back of my mind I'm secretly wondering why I'm still alive because surely giving a baby beef jerky would cause said baby to choke. I caved in and watched Owen like a hawk when giving him teriyaki flavored beef jerky. Surprise, surprise...he loved it! I think he chewed on the same piece for about 20 minutes. Moral of the story....listen to your mother!

Another first!!!

On Thursday my friend Nikki came down to visit with Owen and I. While she was here we went to Azteca for lunch and while we were eating Owen decided to get a little grumpy. He figured that since we were getting to eat that he should get to as well. We've tried putting him in the high chairs at restaurants before and he's just been too small, but this time he fit!! He's growing up too fast!!!

Walking In Place

Owen has been enjoying his Johnny Jump Up so much more now that he's a little bigger. The Johnny Jump Up is in-between our kitchen and living room and just inside the living room is a garbage can. Owen has been trying and trying to get a hold of that garage can. He just moves those little legs back and forth, back and forth, walking in place and just when he thinks he might actually reach it, he gets pulled back. Life's so unfair!!! :(