Savannah's B-Day Party and New video

Getting a kiss from the birthday girl :)

Hi everyone! This past Saturday we celebrated our niece's 12th Birthday. We all went to the zoo and then had a little party at Aunt Missi's house afterwards. Vin decided this was the day he would premier his brand new Stranger Anxiety. Nobody could hold him but Daddy or Mommy. And when someone else did hold him he would shortly thereafter go into hysterics. Last week he started the business of crying every time I would leave a room which can be a bit annoying (okay it's a lot annoying). I've been reading up about it and there really isn't much to do about it other than to help them by slowly introducing new people and letting them warm up before tossing them over. As they get older babies learn that Mom and Dad will come back for them and the panic subsides.

I've never been one of those Mom's who wants their baby to reach for them only. To be completely transparent I kind of resent that sort of neediness. I know... I know all you moms out there are cringing at me for saying that. Don't get me wrong I love meeting our son's needs but I don't want to be the only one he looks to 24/7. Not cool. The times I enjoy the most are when I see little buds of independence blossoming on him and now it feels like we are taking a gigantic step backwards. Sigh. I suppose "...this too shall pass"

Changing topics now: today in the grocery store Vin started laughing out loud hysterically at the self-checkout machine. It must have been the computer voice that made him laugh because every time I would hit a button he would just laugh and laugh and laugh. It gave me an idea... when I got home I found a baby game online that says a letter of the alphabet after I hit a key on the keyboard. This got a good laugh out of him. It wasn't close to the caliber of laughter in the store, but it is still enjoyable to watch. Here's a video of it: http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s72/jdangello1998/?action=view&current=Laughing.flv

We Made Our Move!!

We are all nice and settled in our new place now. Moving was a major pain but then when isn't it? In other news Vin turned six months last week. He still doesn't enjoy tummy time so I think crawling is a long long way off. He can hold himself up in a standing position if he really puts his mind to it - same thing with sitting up by himself. We are really enjoying his blossoming personality and interaction skills. Makes us want three more. No, not really but it is a lot of fun having him around.



This is a shot of Vin hanging out with Grandpop Berner at his work. His Grandpop is the Chief of Maintenance for Heinz' corporate jets.





Holding himself up while playing with his favorite toy.



Showing off his new skill - he can stand all by himself (with the couch's help, of course)




I just love how he has to keep his arms out for balance.