Spring is in the Air

Over the last few weeks, we've seen spring come and go, but I am thinking it's safe to say that this time it's here to stay. Any nice weekend day has found us itching to get outside. We usually take the dogs and MP2 and head to Hinkston Creek Trail. CoMO is a great place to have a dog - there are so many great off leash areas, including Hinkston Creek, our favorite. The dogs will swim, and we take the stroller and go on a nice long walk through the woods.

Here are MP & MP2 enjoying one such day (and further evidence that MP2 looks just like his dad!)


We've also discovered that MP2 loves going to the park. He seems to be really interested in other kids, and loves watching them play while he swings. We try to use the other playground equipment, but really, he's still a bit small. This does not stop MP from trying to send MP2 down the slide...it's actually really cute.


Another of our favorite weekly activities these days is taking MP2 to Mizzou Rec Center's Family Night at the pool. Every Friday night from 5-7 members can bring their family to the indoor pool for a fun time swimming. We've been bringing MP2 for several months, nearly every week. Both MP and I want him to be comfortable around the water. So far, so good...he LOVES it. He splashes, stands, and when water inevitably gets into his face, he seems to care not a bit.


Okay, so maybe he got one thing from me. At 9mos old, can I count on the blue eyes sticking?

At the 9mo doctor appointment, MP2 weighed in at 19 lbs 4 oz and is 27 5/8 inches long. He'd been precariously perched in his infant seat for several weeks, so we decided it was time to graduate to the larger convertible carseat. He seems to be happy riding tall.


In more crawling news, MP2 is all over the place. Basically, the moment he touches the floor, he is after any one of the following:
bottom shelves of tables/bookcases
electrical cords/outlets
doors/drawers/cabinets
dogbeds/dog toys

He is also able to locate any dirt or lint or doghair or tiny piece of trash on the floor with astonishing speed. Gotta keep an eye on this one all the time. At least he hasn't found the wine rack yet!


He's still inchworming, but he manages to get around pretty quickly this way. I won't say it's the most graceful look, but hey, maybe he got something else from me after all ;-)