Cause I'm a Big Kid Now

This week's blog title pays homage to that awesome Huggies Pull Ups song that we all know and love. 



So yes, I would consider myself a big kid. Not because I wear Pull Ups (cause I don't) but mostly cause I can now hold up my own neck. That's right, take that Schwartzenegger, I'm way stronger than you!

Other things I can do that make me a big kid:

• Go shopping at Costco
• Sleep on Mom and Dad's bed
• Use the word "homage"
• Sleep for 6 hours straight at night
• Guzzle 4 oz of milk (I'm working up to a gallon - I know it can be done without spitting up)
• My male pattern baldness

Dad stole my binky!

Adding some other misc pics below for your enjoyment.

This is how BobBob and Ta used to drive mom around when she was a kid. Who needs stinkin' car seats and seat belts.

Taking a snooze with BobBob

Quality time with Uncle Ron

Why does dad look so tired?

By the way, I don't think I ever shared with you the experience of my first bath (the day I was born).  You can tell from my expression (insert sarcasm here) that it was a joy.

Question of the Day

Q: What percent of women's water breaks before labor begins?
A:  Less than 15 percent.

So I have a really fun story.  Mom, dad, and I were entertaining auntie Kristin and uncle Phil on Sunday evening (Sept 5).  The cause for celebration...me of course.  Just kidding.  It was Labor Day weekend and the weather was absolutely fab, so why not grill out, right?  Steaks were marinating, corn was brining, beans were baking.  All was right for a perfect dinner.  Apparently all was right for Kristin to be in the less than 15% of women whose water breaks because that's exactly what happened. 

The grill was heating up for the burgers and steaks and mom was feeding me a bottle out on the deck when dad comes out and announces that Kristin's water broke.  Well that was the end of the relaxing evening we fivesome were planning.  Phil was so cute and all nervous and stuffs.  They called the doc and told them to get to the hospital within an hour so mom and dad packed them up and sent them on their way with some baked beans and pasta salad and made them promise to get Kristin some food before they got to the hospital. 

Mom and dad partook in the yummy food stuffs wagering bets on the weight of baby Steffen and when she would finally arrive.  On Monday morning at 4:15pm, Amelia Kay Steffen (pictured below) was welcomed into to the world.  I am so excited to meet my new future BFF (I can have two BFFs right - shout out again to Avery Davenport).  She weighed 6lbs 14oz and is a total cutie!  Congrats and best wishes to Kristin and Phil!

PS - This post was a shout out to Kristin's Q of D that will temporarily (12 weeks or so) be postponed.  Tears. :-(

Amelia's debut made me nostalgic and I decided to pull up some old footage (5 weeks and 4 days old to be exact) of the day I was born.  Enjoy!

Ladies Who Lunch

Thursday, September 2nd, I met aunties Katrina and Kristin for lunch at Cheesecake factory.  Miss Kristin is getting ready to pop any day so I can have another BFF like Avery Davenport.  I can't wait to meet baby Steffen so we can borrow each other's clothes and binkies.  I slept pretty much the whole time, but it was still fun to get out of the house. 

Yesterday was my 5 week birthday and to celebrate I had lunch with my real Aunt Brandi and cousin Pierce.  It's been a little while since I've seen them and we had Pizza!  Well mom had pizza but I got a dose of milk before and after.  I can't wait until I'm old enough to enjoy some Piz-ah as well.  For dinner, we met up with Avery (hopefully she'll be my BFF when I learn how to play with friends) and her parents Mike and Katrina.  We dined at Houston's where mom got a chintsy sized (but good) salad for $13.  Afterwards we went to Cold Stone for some yummy ice cream.  I tried to score a bite since it's made from milk but apparently it wasn't the kind of milk I'm allowed to have. 

The infamous Naked in the Bath pciture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Added some random pics I thought you might enjoy. I tried to pay mom not to add the picture of me getting a bath, but apparently I didn't have enough money in my piggy bank to incent her to take my suggestion.

 

 

 

 

 

This is fun.  Dad watches TV while I watch the couch?

Tummy Time! And yes I can read books upside down.

WWJD

Sunday, Aug 29 was my first church outing.  Mom and dad took me to Country Club Christian Church (where my friend Avery's parents were married) and they went to the 10am chapel service.  I will say, listening to Dr. Miles soothing voice put me out for the hour.  I guess mom and dad would call that "well behaved".  We hung around for a bit afterwards for some meeting and greeting and ran into Doug Bates' dad.  Maybe next time we'll meet up with Avery's grandparents (Chuck and Cheryl) who attend as well.  Mom and dad mentioned something about an infant dedication on October 10th.  Maybe that's when I'll get to drink the wine too?

Almost forgot.  They have cookies and Roasterie coffee every Sunday.  Well guess what kind of cookies they had for the first time since mom and dad have been attending...Madelines.  Coincidence?  I think not.  Someone must have known I was going to make my debut appearance. 

WWJD?  Eat a Madeline of course.

Road Trip

On Thursday (Aug 26), Mom, Dad, the dogs and I all headed down to the Lake of the Ozarks.  This was my first official road trip.  Mom and dad bought a cargo carrier similar to the one below to store my pack and play and their luggage. 

Between my car seat and the dogs, there wasn't much room in the car for anything else.  I did really well and went 4 1/2 hours between my meals but about 5 minutes from the house I figured out I was starving and let mom and dad know.  Grandpa Dido and Donna joined us for a night.  Mom and dad LOVED having the extra set of hands to pass us around.  Dido even gave me a bottle that night.  On Friday morning dad woke up early and let mom sleep in.  Apparently getting up every few hours to feed me can be exhausting?  While up, he took some crazy pics of the steam coming off the lake. 

On Friday night, mom and dad had their first dinner/night out with me.  They took me to Sunrise Cantina this little mexican restaurant where they had Margaritas (only a few).  Then dad marveled me about stories of how slow Jeremy Nass eats and how dad can beat him in a burrito eating contest.  I can't wait to meet this guy.  Maybe I can race him in a bottle feeding contest.  I can have milk and he can have a Miller Lite.  I love milk so I'm pretty sure I'd win.  In fact here's a video of how much I love eating.

Anyway, I slept really well down there and mom and dad stayed until Saturday.  They wouldn't let me swim this time, but I did hang out on the dock with them on Friday evening.  The breeze and rocking dock lulled me right to sleep.  Mom and dad are hoping to take me down there again in a couple weeks...I can't wait!

Porter and I chillin' at the lake.

Picture This

Today (Wed, Aug 25th) J. Todd Messenger dropped by to take pics of me.  Yes I already had one photo shoot, but I'm so darn cute I scheduled another one.  This guy is going to take my pic again at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months so I can compare my growth and he's going to put together a little story board of my first year.  The session was super quick 45 minutes but I think I got some good shots in.  I even posed with my "big sister" Porter.  I'll get these posted as soon as I get the proofs.

Practicing my teen wolf dance.

PS. Had my first trip out to Loose Park yesterday (Aug 24)  Dad ran the dogs and mom walked me in the stroller (shout out to "auntie" Nicole and "uncle" Pat for the awesome shower gift).  It's definitely been used a LOT (although not as much as Megan's Diaper Champ). 

A few of my favorite things

There aren't many things I really like right now, but if I had to name 3, I will.

1) Peeing my poo. Hands down, my absolute favorite thing is to wait til Mommy or Daddy is changing me, then as soon as they have my old diaper taken away, I poo with the consistency of pee in the new one. If only I could aim towards Mommy's hands....

2) The 'ole Stink Eye. I think in my past life I was a pirate, yearrh matey. There is something about black and white pictures in monocular vision that really gets me excited.

3) Boobs. As if that needs to be said. Soft as pillows, warm as a blanket, filled with food. Life's perfect appendage.

Ahoy thar mateys