Wow. From zero to six months (that's why there's 7 pics above) in no time. It's amazing the progress he's made. Our pride and joy entertains us and others with his curiosity, mannerisms, and now, movements. Yes, Spencer has been flipping back and forth for a couple weeks now. He can crawl in a circle, crawl inches at a time forward (using his head), and scoot while on his back forward or backward. Spencer thinks he's ready to walk but we have to get him to crawl first. His attempt is to look like a cat ready to pounce on a mouse (butt all the way up and on his hands and toes) but then he can't move his arms and falls back down onto his stomach. Once his arms get coordinated with his legs (which have been moving for weeks now), we'll have to watch out. He's already getting too big for his bassinet. And the pictures above (the latter ones) where taken in his crib, and he looks to big for that, too!
Spencer also has been eating single grain foods for a couple weeks and he's taking it well. Unlike his daddy, he's not a picky eater at all... breast milk, milk formula, soy formula, single grain rice, single grain oatmeal, water... doesn't matter to Spencer.
Linh and I are very blessed to have such a wonderful baby. We can't wait for the next six months...
Today was Spencer's first swimming class at Cerritos' very impressive Olympic Swim Center. I think I was the least nervous and was looking forward to it. For Spencer's first lesson, he had just myself in the water but there was his mommy, Van, Quang & Debbie, and both sets of grandparents watching him near the pool. The class is just a half hour long and boy, they went through it like a speed reading class. We went through song after song, swishing our babies in and out of the water. (Apparently, you 're supposed to enroll over and over in this class so t
hat the child doesn't lose his interest in being in water.) So Spencer was probably the youngest there (6 mo.-3 years) and there were probably a quarter of us who were new and trying to keep up. Spencer impressed everyone and he didn't cry. There were times he looked like he was about to, but then I'd put him on my stomach and he'd smile again. After a little bit, Spencer started to slowly kick in the water when we had our "free" time. I think it was very overwhelming for Spencer (and me!). Notice how I forgot to take my glasses off in all this excitement. Luckily, when we gave him a bath that evening, he didn't start to kick around in the sink.
Next week will be a little nerve-wrecking, as they will teach you how to dip your baby's head under water. The instructor (Linda) told us not to experiment with this (ha!). And maybe mommy will join us this time...
Wow. From zero to six months (that's why there's 7 pics above) in no time. It's amazing the progress he's made. Our pride and joy entertains us and others with his curiosity, mannerisms, and now, movements. Yes, Spencer has been flipping back and forth for a couple weeks now. He can crawl in a circle, crawl inches at a time forward (using his head), and scoot while on his back forward or backward. Spencer thinks he's ready to walk but we have to get him to crawl first. His attempt is to look like a cat ready to pounce on a mouse (butt all the way up and on his hands and toes) but then he can't move his arms and falls back down onto his stomach. Once his arms get coordinated with his legs (which have been moving for weeks now), we'll have to watch out. He's already getting too big for his bassinet. And the pictures above (the latter ones) where taken in his crib, and he looks to big for that, too!
