Tummy TIme

I spent a few minutes on my tummy this morning. I know its early, but I can't wait to start crawling, walking and climbing - it's hard work, daddy needs to back off and learn how to hold the camera steady.

I am 4 weeks old (that's one month)

I went to Dad's work and got fitted for a kayak. I can't wait to get on the water, but it might be a few months. I saw his office and got to meet all of his student workers - I can't wait to climb the wall. Everyone was so nice. Go Terps! (I'm actually a CSU fan, but dont tell anyone in MD).

I have also been busy meeting new friends and soiling diapers.

Here is a picture of Isla, my new friend who is only two weeks old. Erin gave birth to Isla on October 31st (Halloween). I'm a bit tired and cranky, but she looks great...

I have had a busy week. Mom's friend Donna from the neighborhood (we're talking old school) came to visit and she was amazing. She flipped me on my tummy and rubbed my back - its a great technique that I hope Mom and Dad use because it helped me relax and pass some gas... AHHH!

As you might remember, Grandpa Polkow, aka Opa, made a surprise visit the day after I was born. He drove all day with my Uncle Alex to visit me, but he was so sick with a cold that we couldn't hang out much. But, he actually had to come back to Maryland for work and was able to spend the night at my house - I WAS SO HAPPY to see him again. Here is a pic of him holding me. I get to see him again in a few weeks...

To top a great week off, my great Aunt Sally stopped by for a surprise visit. She lives in Rhode Island. Although she has become a Patriots fan, I was still very happy to see her. Go Bears! I am excited to go snowboarding with the Thompson's this winter.

It's Saturday night and I am tired. I am going to bed so I can rest up for the next couple of weeks. Next Friday, we are driving to Chicago and I am going to meet all of the Doyles/Clarks and Polkows. My uncle Pat is getting married so I am gearing up for some explosive dance moves at the reception. Ain't nobody seen my moves yet.

My mom's friends Jocelyn and Andrea came over to meet me last week. I had a good time snoozing on them. They smell real good. Andrea is going to have a baby in March and I'm excited to have another little buddy!

Election Day (a little late)

I'm not sayin'...I'm just sayin'...

Aunt Colleen and Aunt Bridget spent the weekend with me and we had a blast. We took walks, took LOTS of pictures, went out to lunch and dinner and listened to DAD have several conversations with the people from Comcast - I wonder if we will have cable by the time I am old enough to watch Curious George.  Colleen and Bridget showed Mom and Dad a few tricks to help me settle down - Thanks. Also, Colleen just coined my new nickname, "Crab Cake." I am not sure how I feel about it yet.

I am so lucky to have such a great family.