Christmas Wonder

Solomon was equally entertained by both the packages and their contents. In addition to the drum pictured here, Solomon received Elmo Xtreme. I truly admire the engineering that must have gone into this toy. Still, it's the kind of thing you expect to be standing at your bedside with a maniacal grin and, in the creepiest version of the scene, a kitchen knife. I'm taking the batteries out every night. As if that would stop Elmo.

God Bless Us, Everyone.

Merry Christmas!

Oral Fixataion

What can I possibly say? At least the rice cake is actually food.

Homo Erectus

It seems that just yesterday Solomon started crawling, making it nearly impossible that he should already be pulling himself up. But he does. His favorite place to stand is the edge of the tub. I figure it's just a matter of time before he busts his chin, especialy since he can't figure out how to get down. He also really digs the carton in which the fruit came from Uncle Chuck. I guess boxes really are some of the best presents.

Helping?

Solomon demonstrates the concept that to really understand the laundry, you have to be the laundry. (Remember when he used to get lost in the laundry basket?) Additional shot just to emphasize the attributes that make The Boy so successful.

Nature Boy

It's not like this is the first time I've metnioned Solomon's fondness for going without clothes. It's just that The Boy is so darn adorable I can't help snapping photos when he's nekkid.

Kale Yes

After a week of waning appetite, secondary to a virus running through (pun intended) the infants at day care, Solomon is back on the culinary wagon. Here he is loving kale, which apparently he didn't know was meant to be used as a garnish, and not a main entree.

The Best Toy

Was there ever a baby that didn't love the wrapping and the box?

Treasure Chest

Solomon discovers where the toys live.