Say what?

Babies do indeed change everything--including what we talk about. We used to laugh and roll our eyes at our friends when they warned us that our conversations would be dominated by the contents of our daughter's diapers. We're two college educated, widely traveled and experienced adults, we thought. We read books! We watch documentaries! We listen to NPR!!!!

But oh, how the mighty have fallen.

Here's a list of a few things we find ourselves routinely saying. They're best taken out of context, so I'll avoid explanation.

1. "Yay! Poopie!!!! Honey, come see the poopie!"
2. "I seem to have lost another nipple . . . "
3. "You tell that froggie in your belly to go night-night."
4. "TIme to moisturize the crevASSses!"
5. Hello, my little papoose burrito!"
6. Singing "baby" or EvieJune" repeatedly to the tune of any motown song.
7. "If you were a president, you'd be Babraham Stinkin!" (Author's note: this one is all Jimmy)
8. "You were such a good girl today that the toejam fairy left you extra presents!"
9. "Nose nose nose nose nose nose nose nose . . ."
10. And whatever it is I'm babbling about below. Though its no intellectual debate, the payoff is obvious.

Jen

Just like dad . . .

As a parent, there's no greater feeling in the world than when your baby, wrapped so soundly in your arms, looks up at you and smiles. In baby economics, one smile cancels out like an entire day of fuss debt. And when your baby starts to mimic your actions and even your LOOKS, well, consider it a major deposit in the ol' goofy parent account.

I say this because the Saliva Gland Fairy recently visited Evie June and gave her an AMAZING gift. She can now conjure up spit bubbles which she so delicately places on her chin to form a stylish soul patch . . .


just like her old man! I know, sometimes it's even hard for even me to tell us apart.


We used to be amazed at the amount of accidental pee that would bubble up from her pee fountain during mid-diaper-change (that split second in time when we're pulling out the wet diaper and sliding in the dry one) and moisten her outfit. It's nothing compared the gush of drool that she proudly displays on her lips, chin, neck, collar, chest, hands, and unsuspecting parent shoulder. We're pretty sure she'll be able to create a full-sized bubble beard in time for Christmas. And that would truly be a gift to all.

Jimmy

Baby Tricks

Evie June rolled over from her tummy to her back for the first time this morning. I applauded wildly. She drooled. She then repeated the feat! (Babies are SO much more fun than dogs!) Of course when I got the camera out to document the milestone, she tensed up and let the pressure get to her. Though no rolling occurs, the video below features some impressive leaning skills, a tongue more fitting for rock and roll than simply rolling, and some ridiculous mommy coaching. Enjoy!

!Fiesta Baby!

Evelyn June has experienced many firsts in her first 2 months of livin' la vida loca. First smile, first upchuck on daddy, first mid-feeding bottle flip over head with 10 point upright landing, and first post-sneeze coo (my favorite sound.) Today my little bonita chica celebrated her first CINCO DE MAYO with full Latin flair.


Jimmy
(And for you over-concerned fans, the tortilla chip edges were indeed rounded for safe handling.)

Baby Talk

As Evie June approached the two month mark this week, she's rapidly adding to her repetoire of abilities. She's discovered her hands and now enjoys staring at them, putting them in her mouth, and grabbing things (mainly my hair). The day she can put the pacifier back in her mouth independently is the day we look forward to. She's figured out that if she slams her arms and legs down in the tub, the water splashes up on the walls. This she likes. She's been sleeping for longer stretches--a couple of 8 hour nights have us hopeful for what's to come. She's sporting a discernable hairline, but as yet no real hair to speak of besides her little mullet tuft in the back. And she's holding her head up with (almost) complete control. She still has her bobblehead moments, but that little neck is getting stronger, or the extra chins are just providing stability.

And she's talking! Well, vocalizing at least in ways that differ from crying. Coos, laughs, grunts, mews, growls, have all entered her vocabulary. Click on the image below for a very special message from the girl herself. Make sure you're speakers are turned up.

Now, my baby speak is about as fluent as my Hindi, so her words are certainly open to interpretation. Translation, anyone?