Thomas’ first November in photos
Ok, so I think I’ll just roll through the thousand or so pics from Thomas’ first November. Ready?
11.07.2008
My Aunt Patty came up for a visit and brought Thomas some gifts. Here Thomas’ does a little reating of a book from my Cousin Kate. The book came in a four pack. Two now live at GrandmaCare and two are at our house. Thomas reats them pretty much everday.
Later that night, Thomas’ wowed us all with shoe munching skills.
11.10.2008
The best way to keep a mouthy sea horse in line:
On this very day, we started giving Thomas multiple types of non-Mommy food for dinner. Although the first taste of any other food yields a “ick” face, Thomas always finishes his food (shock!). Here he is enjoying some carrots. Note Danielle’s sly repression of Thomas’ crazy hand that wants to enjoy the carrots too.
Thomas looks good in orange.
Danielle’s aim improves when she’s not smiling at the camera.
Peas and carrots consumed (well, most of them), it’s time to clean this little piglet.
11.11.2008
Almost everyday, my day, and Thomas’ day start together. We run through the morning routine of kisses, a new diaper, more kisses, his reflux meds, more kisses, some reating, a few more kisses (for good measure), and some playing in the crib.
I don’t know what this toy is called, but Thomas’ loves the doughnut (mmm, doughnut!) / ring things. Almost every time he plays with them, the orange one ends up on an appendage. Sometimes I help the rings end up on said appendages …
Already practicing driving.
I only wish there were a fourth ring!
Mmmm, zebra doughnut!
No, Thomas hasn’t shrunk, that’s just a giant leaf from this crazy tree in a neighboring yard. I was going to do a Thomas Compared To …
That night was not one of Thomas’ best as he refused to sleep. So he got to spend some time in the swing while I cooked. Here he shows his adoring fans one of his favorite things – his left thumb.
And why does he love this thumb so much?
11.12.2008
The next morning, Thomas works the rattle in the orange doughnut – his favorite.
11.13.2008
My Mom has commented many times on the cute outfits Danielle puts together for Thomas. I was especially taken by how cute he was this Thursday morning as we prepared to drive south to GrandmaCare.
Honestly though, it was the hood that made the outfit.
11.14.2008
Uh oh, Thomas has started reaching for the camera (and everything else).
If you ever come to our house, don’t drink out of the tall, green, plastic glasses (plastic glasses?)! Thomas pees in the bath often …
You’ve been warned!
11.15.2008
Thomas is a carnivore. He’s also too big for his swing, and grabs at everything above him, unless he has something to play with (or eat).
For any gadget or photo geeks out there, the above pic was shot as ISO 5,000 – wowsers! The full size (and other sizes) image can be seen here. Today’s gear just amazes me. I can’t imagine what Thomas will have when he’s older. I almost wonder if everything will be so good that they’ll have taken the fun out of shooting.
11.16.2008
Danielle and Thomas waiting for me to get the camera ready for Operation Banana.
It’s hard to see in this small version, but Thomas was so successful at watching the banana into his mouth, that he’s cross eyed. If he remembers these fundamentals he’s been a great baseball or football player some day.
Sometimes Danielle is not fast enough and needs a little help getting the spoon into Thomas’ mouth. Thankfully, he’s always willing to do his part!
A great way to curb weight gain is to get most of the food onto your face, hands and bib, instead of into your mouth.
Thomas often signals that he’s done by plugging the food hole.
Two out of two Thomases in my household agree, a kiss from Momma / Danielle is a great way to end any meal!
Post bath, Thomas considers his options for standing and eating his toes at the same time.
Thomas and his Momma looking good at bedtime!
11.19.2008
Another night alone with the boy as Danielle had another night meeting. I know it won’t last, but Thomas smiles pretty much any time I talk to him.
11.21.2008
Thomas may be allergic to sheep.
The glisten on Mr. Chub’s face is Aquaphor. Aquaphor is a moisture blocker and moisturizer. Thomas has very sensitive skin that would be incredibly chapped without this magic stuff.
Do you think Thomas will hate me when he’s blind from all the flash photos I took of him as a baby? Yeah, this wasn’t supposed to happen.
More crazy faces:
The “I’m an angel” face.
The “fun loving guy” face.
Yeah, I have no idea what to call this face – it’s just weird.
The “check out my eyebrow control” face.
The “I am so done with this photoshoot” face.
The “would we be done if I ruined this diaper” face.
The “you pushed me too far, this diaper is done!” face.
The “I think we best take care of this” face.
And finally, just a regular old (one day short of six months old!) Thomas face.
Later that day, I cleaned the kitchen floor and Thomas experienced his first tummy time directly on the floor. We’d been leery about this, as he has a tendency to smash his face down when he’s tired. The hardwood would not be nearly as forgiving as the surfaces he’s used to.
“Hmm, can I eat this wood grain?”
This didn’t last long as Thomas was a bit too tired for a long tummy time session.
I love his “please pick me up daddy” look when he’s tired.
Of course I obliged and gave him lots of kisses too. How could I not kiss those awesome cheeks?
We’ll pick this up later with Thomas’ six month birthday. Yeah Thomas!
