Sunday, June 26, 2011

Niam's Quirks

I am a busy bee these days!!  I am changing very quickly, developing new eccentricities and quirks. Mommy and daddy get so excited about anything that I do, especially if its something new.  To me, it's all part of growing up, but I still love their excitement.  Here are some examples:

My new favorite past-time is opening and closing the door over and over again, and once it's closed I can't open it again (after all mommy, the door knob is so high!).   I often find myself stranded in the bathroom or bedroom and mommy or daddy have to come rescue me.  Even in the playground, I have discovered the joy that comes from opening and closing the swinging iron gates, and I often veer away from the jungle gym for a bit to enjoy the clanging action.



When asked "who is your mommy or daddy?", I am able to identify them by pointing especially daddy...Its okay mommy i do know who you are!


I like to wrinkle my nose all the time when I get excited or I see mommy doing it.


I love to point at people with my finger, and then start waving once I get their attention.  This is especially true when I ride the subway, which I do a lot these days.  Mommy calls me a subway flirt, waving at anyone and everyone, and I am never satisfied until I get that little return wave of acknowledgement!  I know how to turn on my baby charm!


I hug my penguin sometimes and get really excited about it, especially by his long beak that I enjoy pulling.

I am also fascinated by wheels these days! When I see a stroller or walker or anything with wheels on it, I crawl super fast towards it, and then examine it by crawling in a circle all around it before I touch it.









I have been walking with my walker, as you know, to explore all different areas of my house.  Sometimes when I see something interesting along the way,  I pause for a fun pitstop before continuing my journeys.

I continue to have a passion for pulling books off of the shelves whenever I have the chance... this does add work for mommy as she has to clean up after me.



Oh the ladybugs! I love love LOVE them...
Did I tell you?  I love munching on my sippy cup and start singing...Its really relaxing you should try it!



I think sitting is not so much fun unless I have a strong reason for staying still such as a cool view or a story time (I barely stay put though!). 






 My motto is: why not stand?? ..so I try to crawl to something fun and stand if i can..



Such better views...




Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Bad hat harry!


Daddy wears a hat! I wear a hat, we wear a hat together.

Do I look cool with my hat backwards? Do I?  Daddy does it all the time..so I decided to try...
                                                            
                                                                      Lets look again?
or sideways??


I think it looks chill and relaxed.

I will keep trying them until I have a perfect option. Bye for now!


Monday, June 20, 2011

Tis the season of summer festivals......

I am loving the hustle and bustle of summer..all the festivals and outdoor activitiesBeing barefeet and just chilling...
 Looking around while people go by..
Wandering in to summer fairs and festivals... I went on my first merry-go-round ride in Tompkin's Square Park Festival and I liked it..more more more!
 
I crawled in to this contraption, but mommy wasn't too sure about me being there with all those bigger kids, even though I think I could have tackled them myself!
We planted a marigold in World Science Festival
I love wandering into fun stuff in the summer..look at the pattern!
                              


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This I don't like....I got scared of a big parrot's loud squack behind me...how embarassing!

Besides the festivals, picnics are also in full bloom..See mama, this is grass!!! Did you know that?
 Daddy and I are hat people..wandering the neighborhood
Despite all the festivities, my favorite past time is still pulling books off of shelves
and..crawling in the sand and playground always gets me excited..
Do you think I can crawl up this slide? I am gonna try..
Speaking of which..what is sand? I must explore this in detail!
I have been pretending to be a construction hard hat guy!
I am definitely liking this new open ride for me..who needs to be cooped up in a stroller?
My favorite hiding spot..can you see me?
That's a fountain mama! Can I get wet in it..?
Theses days I like to I climb up steps..

More to come next week....!

Whats in: washington square playground, crawling up on steps, grass, pulling books of shelves, green maraca, summer fun
whats out: noisy parrot!