Mr. Sandman

We went to the park the other day since we all got home early and it was perfect out. After the swings, I thought it might be fun to try the sandbox for the first time.

I was worried that he might want to put the sand in his mouth, but he was fascinated with picking up a handful of sand and watching it flow through his fingers. He also loved kicking his feet in the sand. I think light socks were a bad idea!

When we got home, we played in the front yard for a bit also. Connor seems to be a little scared of grass, so I wanted to get him more comfortable. He also doesn't really like the bright sun so he was hiding his eyes!

P.S. I love his lox, bagels & cream cheese shirt!

More things retired...

Bumbo chair & tray

I've really loved this and it came in really handy. Especially since Connor is so small, he couldn't fit into his high chair until 8 months. He loved sitting in the Bumbo like a big boy! He always looked so proud! But lately, he's been reaching out and trying to grab things so we're afraid he's going to flip out of it.

This was his first time in the Bumbo on Halloween. He needed us to support him so he wouldn't fall over!

And learning to eat solids in his favorite blue chair...

Good-bye, my friend.

Swing

Connor never used this very much. I used it a little when I was home on maternity leave and he would hang out in there while I showered. After that, we pretty much only used it when we couldn't get him to nap which was pretty rare. The last few times we used it, he was trying to roll in it which didn't look safe. I'm glad we just got the small travel swing because it really wasn't a necessity.

OMG. I have no pictures of him in it! How can that be? I guess we really didn't use it very often...

Growing Up

I just thought this pose was funny because it reminds me that my little guy is growing up! At daycare, when I pick up Connor, I always put his car seat on the floor and strap him in. While I'm getting his things together, some of the mobile babies usually come over and hold on to the sides or look in. They always seemed like the "big kids" to me. But now he's the one holding onto the sides and looking in!