Nerdy Nerd

Natalie went to the doctors again yesterday and she is officially 6.14 kg (13.5 lbs) and 60 cm long. She's continuing in her beastly ways... yay!

Here she is hanging with Serena Yee-yee :)

Tummy time!

Today, Natalie got some good exercise via tummy time. Her neck and back are so strong now that she can almost lift her head to 90 degrees, although only for a split second. Check out how strong she is in Video 29.

Natalie is "full figured"

If Natalie were an adult, she would be considered "full figured". Check out those cellulite-ridden thighs, the dimpled knees, the ankle folds... imagine if she was an adult! Even the top of her feet have a good helping of fat on them. Good thing she is just a baby... it is super cute :)

Swimming at Palm Island

This weekend, we had our first family vacation. We took Natalie to Palm Island in China. Clark played some golf, Tracy enjoyed a spa, and together we went swimming. It was Natalie's first time in a real pool! Even with all the new sights and sounds, she was calm and such a good baby :)

We stayed in the warm tub and Natalie swam with her Daddy and also by herself with her neck float. Here are some videos and photos... enjoy!

Video 27 - Swimming with her Daddy at Palm Island
Video 28 - Natalie swimming by herself with her neck float

Guess who?

Who is this cutie patootie?





It's not Natalie... it's her daddy Clark's baby photo! Even though she looks almost exactly like him now, we hope she will grow up to be a little more lady-like :)

Natalie is a work of art

Playing with Natalie

Every day, Natalie becomes more expressive and more responsive when we play with her. Here is a sequence of Natalie's expressions while playing with her Daddy.

Natalie looking at the camera. She's very curious about it now.


Daddy Clark has attracted Natalie's attention.


Natalie is smiling at her Daddy's funny expressions.


Natalie is laughing (silently) when her Daddy blows on her face.

Video 26 - Natalie Swimming

Natalie's first swim

Today we filled the bathtub and Natalie had her first swim with her Daddy. She really likes the water! We also put a baby neck float on her and let her kick and swim on her own. Natalie seems to really enjoy being in the water. She's a real water baby!

See Natalie swim in Video 26.

Poo baby

Today, during her morning feed, Natalie did a BIG POO on Tracy's leg and on our bed. We had to wash her, change her clothes, change the sheets, and wash the bed. She's a poo baby! We figure by putting her in long pants with tight leggings maybe next time if the poo squeezes out of her diaper it won't squeeze out of her clothes (self-contained explosion).

Baby proportions

Someone's arms are getting longer. Look, they stretch over the top of her head now! She's a growing girl. Last week at the doctors she weighed 12.5 lbs :)

A lazy saturday...

Today we are enjoying a lazy Saturday day. It's so nice to sleep, eat, watch TV, and just hang out with each other today. Here is our little family chilling on the couch together.

Haa... goo!

Ever since Natalie found her voice, she has been a real chatterbox, especially in the mornings. She likes to say the same things over and over again, especially the words "haa" and "goo" which are her favourite.

Here she is chatting with her mommy Tracy this morning in Video 25.

Natalie and her toes

Someone's got cute little toes :)

Also, check out this cute Video 24 of Natalie pooing.

Where Natalie sleeps

A few people have asked where Natalie sleeps. The short answer is Natalie sleeps everywhere (in our arms, on the sofa, on our laps, in her car seat, etc...) But at night, we put Natalie in our room in her moses basket which fits perfectly into a little cubby hole (which is supposed to fit an old-school tv). Don't worry, it's quite deep so it's unlikely the basket will fall out :)

On top of her moses basket, Tracy drew a little picture for Natalie. We put her down fully awake and Natalie smiles and talks to the picture and eventually drifts off to sleep.

Here are pics of her basket and the picture.

Smile!

TV Junkie... caught in the act!

Natalie loves to watch TV. She loves to sit on her daddy's lap and watch with us, or when we put on "Baby TV" (special channel designed for babies with music, high-pitched voices, and colourful repetition... not recommended for sane adults).
Even when we're watching TV and put her down to lie next to us, she will crane her neck so she can watch too!

Look how strong her back and neck are... she can now sit propped up on her own.

I'm bored!

Natalie was a bit bored today and when she complained, Tracy thought it would be fun to film her. In Video 23, you can watch Natalie "been jure" at the camera and complain at Tracy about being left lying down on the couch. She just wants someone to hold her and play with her :)

Also, we captured a classic Natalie move... she cries a little and before she can work herself up, she chokes a little and surprises herself. Hehe, she does this all the time... finally caught it on video!

(Don't worry, no babies were harmed in the making of this video. After filming, Tracy picked Natalie up and she was all smiles again!)

Natalie doesn't like construction noises

A neighbour is having some construction work done in their apartment. The sound of drilling and hammering can be heard in our apartment loud and clear. Here is a short video of Natalie nervously eating her hands and making faces at the construction noises.

Enjoy this Video 22.

Does this outfit make me look fat?

Tell me honestly...


Does this outfit make me look fat?


Do my thighs look ok?