New Trick: Headstands

Nearly every time we head down to the beach (at least once, sometimes twice a day!) we all have great fun practicing our headstands and cartwheels and other acrobatic/yogic moves. It's a fantastic way to get ready for the water. Asa loves watching us all do this, and by the third day he was ready to give it a go:

Now, every time we head to the beach (whether it's the first or second trip of the day) Asa is quick to show off his headstand skills.

Another new trick: Playing the didgeridoo

Angus has played the didgeridoo for Asa since he was in my tummy - so the sound is most definitely familiar. And we have many a didge around the house, so he ends up playing with them often. Yesterday Asa decided to play - he got his mouth at the end of it and started hooting through it, delighting in the sound that came out the other end.

(Hooting away)

("Did you hear that?!")

This kid is just too darn cute sometimes.

New Trick: Sweeping

Asa found the broom the other day and it now far surpasses all other toys.

All the baubles and gadgets in the world pale in comparison to the almighty broom.

And don't even think about taking it away from him. The world may very well end in that moment. At least, it seems as though it feels that way for him.

How could I even consider upsetting this face?

New trick: Holding the bottle by himself

Asa has been interested in holding his own bottle since we introduced it. Recently he has mastered the coordination necessary to perform this task. We still breast feed more often than not, but the occasional bottle has been very handy (and I love the three minutes of free hands it gives me too).

New Trick: Standing up in the crib

Holy crap! Just last night I sat Asa down in his crib and this happen:





This was shocking, to say the least. Asa has loved being "stood up" on his feet for a while now, but it's always me doing the pulling. As of last night, around 7pm, he will do it himself, thank you very much. 

It's like I blinked and he's mobile. He shimmies on his tummy now, comando style. He sits up sometimes, but usually ends up folded over his legs, trying to suck his toes. Once or twice now I have put him down, turned around for something, and turned back only to find him across the room sucking on my sandal. Kid is quick, thats for sure.

And now with the pulling up - cruising and walking can't be too far behind. This is a whole new ballgame and I have a feeling I am in for some long innings chasing after this one. Here we go...

New trick: Sitting up

Introducing: New Tricks

The first in an ongoing series.




This installment is Sitting Up.