Baby has not been feeling well... Yesterday, she began running a fever. We had an interesting evening--I tried to cool her down with a cold towel, and she refused to have anything to do with that. I thought maybe I would be more successful with a cool bath, but she didn't expect the water to be cool. She ended up falling asleep, but she woke up with a fever again. I thought about taking the day off, but she's in good hands. I hope she's doing better today.

I forgot to mention that Baby can now take a few steps on her own! Waiting to get some better video of her toddling. She still prefers to hold someone's hand, but she will slowly walk to the wall or the table if she's close enough.

Spent the day at the zoo. Baby enjoyed the alpacas. We didn't get to pet any but they sure looked fuzzy. Baby had an opportunity to pet a goat, but she wanted no part in that.







We also had spaghetti for dinner. Baby had her first taste.


And some other pictures from the week--







And tomorrow, we will complete sixty weeks of poopy diapers.

Videos as promised.

Baby and I had an uneventful fifty-ninth Friday to ourselves. We took some more pictures--well, I took pictures of her. Here are some from yesterday afternoon and today.











Some fun videos too. Will upload later.

Fifty-eight weeks now, and I've finally uploaded some pictures. (I've also realized we did not take many pictures during weeks 48-56. Only a third of our usual number.) Baby is getting better at walking with some help. She isn't yet brave enough to take a few steps on her own. She has started to use her 'walker' (see last picture), although she usually ends up crashing into the wall. It's not entirely her fault since it doesn't turn.

As my spring break is approaching, I will be sure to log more precious moments.

Mommy, this is what I think of you trying to take my picture while I am obviously reading!

From Anneli 8

From Anneli 8

Too early for pictures...

From Anneli 8

Practicing for school pictures

From Anneli 8

From Anneli 8

I have not been good about taking pictures lately. I'll try a bit harder this week and weekend. We are now at fifty-six weeks (and some odd days). After celebrating Baby's birthday, she has made some huge leaps and bounds in development (but fortunately, there has been no leaping or bounding yet).

Baby can stand on her own, although she is quick to find a hold as soon as she realizes it. She can also move along a table rather quickly now. Baby practices walking (as she holds both hands), and in the last few days, she has learned to kick a ball as she does. I would very much like her to learn to walk on her own, or at least walk steadily while holding only one hand. This would make my life so much easier, and I'd actually be able to carry things in from the car.

Baby's vocabulary includes four words now (all in Korean): mom, dad, cat, and dog. Unlike some other obsessive and neurotic parents, I am in no rush to push language on her. She will pick it up at her own pace. Of course, I'll keep teaching her names of objects, but I won't repeat it all day until she mimics.

Baby loves vegetable chips. We get a certain type at Giant, which she loves to shove in her mouth, then look up with a "More, please" look. She even holds out her hand. (She gets angry when I say, "No.") She also loves baby cheese doodles (from Gerber). Pretty good, actually.

Pictures to come this weekend.