Fair hair?

His hair seems to get lighter everyday....

two little teeth

There they are! (you might have to click on the picture and enlarge it to see...)
And they are oh so sharp. He loves to grab my fingers, stuff them in his mouth and give them a little chew, and I didn't used to mind. But these last few days it really hurts!

Bubbles

We played with some bubbles this afternoon. I haven't blown bubbles for years, I forgot how magical they are.
Toby got a bit overexcited watching all the bubbles, singing away to himself in his tuneful babbling sounds, and soon afterwards he was sick....all over the couch. Nice.

We had fun though.

Lunch

Well, you could say that he liked the carrot and sweetcorn he had for lunch today. Just look at him! He LOVED it, couldn't seem to swallow it quick enough, to try and shove even more into his mouth.
We had to fight over the spoon today too....and the bowl. It's amazing how strong his grip can be.

And it had to be straight from lunch and into the bath, he made such a mess with his joyous eating. Orange mush down to his ankles.

Sunday

We strolled around the market this morning, buying some lovely fruit and vegies from local farmers, and little bits and bobs made by local crafty people. And doing lots of eating - hot roast beef sandwiches, freshly cooked Italian doughnuts and homemade lemonade.
We then popped out to South Melbourne, so Luis could buy the mincer attachment for the Kitchen Aid......I can tell there are going to be some delicious homemade burgers happening in a kitchen near here soon.
Toby tried to eat a nectarine and seemed to like it...
and he just keeps rolling onto his tummy and getting frustrated. Not sure if its because he can't roll back, or if its because he want to be on the move....

Teeth!

oh, by the way, Toby is getting his first teeth! I noticed for the first time today.His bottom front teeth are starting to poke through, and you can really feel them when he chomps on your finger. I can't believe it!

What happened to my tiny baby?

A normal day again

After a bit of a miserable weekend full of illness in the house, things were starting to get back to normal today.
Toby had some solid food again (he didn't have any for the past few days as I was too ill to make it) and was greatly excited by it (it was mashed banana after all) So excited, that he flicked it all over his face.

We even watched Deal or No Deal together, which Toby also loves - I think he thinks all the clapping and cheering is for him....
ooooh, does the case contain $200,000?

ah! you missed out, its $100 (thats how much the contestant won today, should have taken the deal) Toby was greatly disappointed for them...

Food, glorious food

Toby ate solid food for the first time yesterday!

He just loved it, his face scrunched up as I put the first spoonful in, but once he tasted it he gave me the biggest smile I have ever seen. He then proceeded to gobble the whole bowl full, trying to help me guide the spoon into his mouth with his own little hands. Though he is more of a hindrance than a help. He was getting so excited and forceful with his guidance that it kept missing his mouth and landing on his chin. He also kept trying to grab the bowl....I dread to think what the floor and rug will look like in the weeks to come.....

He also found his bib rather tasty afterwards too.

Melting

It's the hottest day on record today, 46.5 degrees, and we are melting.
We went out this morning for breakfast with Michael our old neighbour, then Luis took Toby home while I quickly popped out to the market. It was like a ghost town there, I think everyone is hiding inside because it's so hot. It's like walking into an oven every time you step outside.
Luis decided to set up Toby's high chair whilst being in front of the air conditioner in readiness for him eating proper food. I think I might start him on solids soon because he's showing all the signs of being ready. He's growing up so fast!
Here is is giving the chair a test drive.

Look-alike

Sometimes, when I look at Toby I can't believe how much he looks like me as a baby....especially when he's doing one of his lovely smiles.

Looks can be deceiving....

So innocent, so angelic, but I promise you what he was doing at this exact moment wasn't......

There were grunts and groans, and then a mighty explosion, I don't need to say anymore.

What colour will they be?

The little man's eyes.....dark grey or brown?