Huh?

I fell asleep at 5pm last night...I missed my bath...and my medicine...huh? I didn't wake up until 11pm...I slept for 6 hrs. straight? (in mom's arms of course)...but nonetheless...then I ate and went back to sleep...I woke up every 2 hrs. or so...like I always do...but I didn't officially get out of bed until daddy left for work this morning at 730am! Holy cow folks!

And...I took several naps today...huh? Here's what my day looked like:
8am - morning bath (this is totally not in my normal schedule...but mom said I needed one, especially since I pooped my pants and my poop was the same color as the sweet potatoes I ate the night before).
9am'ish - rice cereal/then I nursed
10'ish - went down for my morning nap...about 45 mins.! Mom was able to eat breakfast and drink her coffee
11'ish - 1230 - played...dad came home for lunch...rocked me to sleep while mom took some 'mommy' time and read a book in bed. Dad put me in bed with her before he left and we layed together until 1'ish
130'ish - ate sweet potatoes...I went thru 2 jars of it...huh? I usually only eat half of one? Mom thought she was supposed to let me eat as much as I wanted...or until I gave her signs that I was full...(I later threw up...) guess I ate too much.
***I played in between...helped mom do laundry...empty the dishwasher...etc. then I went back down for a nap around 430 and woke up around 530...I'm a rock star!

This sure has been a 'huh'? kind of day...it's pizza night! Gotta go!

Painting Pottery and Eating My Big Toe...What A Weekend!

Yesterday, we all went to paint pottery for dad's Father's Day present! We had so much fun! We went to Firehouse Pottery in Springfield and the people there were so nice to us. Here's a picture of me getting my foot painted.I put my footprint on a mug for daddy! It said: "I Love Dad" ... and mom painted it! We can't pick it up until next weekend - but when we do - I'll be sure to post a picture of our masterpiece.
Guess what? You know my big toe? Yeah, well, I put it in my mouth for the first time on Saturday. Get a load of this one guys...who needs milk when I've got my foot!

I had a great weekend with mom and dad. They're always doing fun things with me and keeping me entertained. I can't believe we'll be in Des Moines this weekend for the horse races. Grandma and Grandpa Ruffing sent me $10 to bet on the horses and you better believe I'm going to bring home the bacon baby! Forget putting it in my savings account...I'm blowin' those bucks on a new toy!

And...on June 6th...I will be leaving for my first official road trip. Yes folks, you heard me...I'm going to Mass...that's where my mommy is from. Geeze, I almost forgot...I tried sweet peas for the first time! Here I am...you tell me if you think I liked them...

Crib It Is

I went to yoga today; like I do every Thursday morning, and I had a great time with mom. I love going because I've been 'growing up' with the same babies in my class for over a month now. It's so cool to see all of us getting bigger. And like clockwork...I started to fuss just 15 minutes before class was over when all of us were in the middle of tummy-time. Mom picked me up, fed me, and bounced me to sleep. Next thing I knew - I was home :)

I'm going to sleep in my crib tonight - all by myself. The girls at yoga convinced mom to give it another try. They tell her 'it'll make all the difference' in the way I sleep. Let's see if they're right.

We'll check in tomorrow and give you an update. Oh, and I'd like to give a shout out to my friend Camryn. Thanks for letting me know more about that museum Camryn. Maybe we can stop by your house since you're so close...and meet!?

Off to the Zoo!

Mom and I went to the zoo today! I had so much fun! My favorite animal was the giraffe. I was going to feed him some wafers but mom wouldn't let
me :( She said it was too dangerous because I was just a baby.



We were there from 1030-2pm! Holy cow! We're pooped! I got a cute new shirt...and mom and I ate lunch at the zoo cafe. The only thing missing today was daddy. We love you dad...

Pony Up!

Since I can hold my head up on my own...I got to play in my new toy! Check me out...

Not much else going on...the "Parents as Teachers' lady came out today but I was sleeping...so she didn't get to see my fine motor skills. There's no program during the summer...so I won't see her again until August.

Mom has a headache today. Probably because it's really hot out here...and our central AC broke. DAD, PLEASE CALL THE AC GUY!

Check out these pics from our day at the Nature Center

Sweet Potatoes! Yummo!

I had sweet potatoes for the first time on Saturday. They were pretty good! I made some really funny faces though...and I laughed so hard that I spit some potatoes on mommy! Hee, hee! I had a great weekend with mom and dad. We went to the Nature Center...out to breakfast for the past 3 days...shopping for a running stroller (didn't find one yet)...several walks with mom, dad and Bailey and read more books than I can count!

This week, I have yoga of course and mom is going to take me to paint pottery for dad's father's day gift. I can't wait. I also need to get ready for my big trip to the horse races at the end of this month...and my even bigger trip to Massachusetts in June. I know I've said it before - but I can't wait to meet grandma and grandpa Ward.

Did I tell you that mom and dad are going to take me to the Brown Bear, Brown Bear museum in Amherst? I can't remember the name of the author...but he's the guy who illustrates the book...my favorite book...and well, we're going to check it out!

Mom says I need a nap now. I'll talk to y'all later! Love, Dylan

PS - check me out in my stroller...mom thought I was ready to go for a walk without my car seat...but I kept slipping down...so we had to go back to the basics. It was really hot out that day...that's why I'm in my skivvies!

5 Months Today!

Guess what? I'm 5 months old today! Holy crap! And guess how I'm going to celebrate...with sweet potatoes! Mom and dad are going to give me some for the first time today. I've been eating rice cereal twice a day now for a few weeks - and now I'm ready to move on to my vegetables. I hope I like 'em!

I had the rest of my shots on Monday and I did really well. I had NO side effects (which is rare) because every other time...I've been super fussy, etc. I weighed in at 16 lbs, 3 oz. Whoah! Guess mom is feeding me well :)

I'm still doing yoga and absolutely loving it. I've made so many friends. I'm going to start swimming with mom this summer. She found a 'mommy and me' swim class in town that starts in June. I can't wait! And I think she's going to take me to the Nature Center this week. We need to look up the details though...neither one of us have ever been.

So, last night, yeah. It took 2 car rides and lots of screaming/crying to get me asleep. I fell asleep during the first car ride...and mom and dad just left me in my car seat and put it in my pack n play. I was sleeping so soundly and then the darn wind blew the bedroom door shut and it was so loud I woke up screaming! So...back in the car it was...and this time...during a stormy downpour. I fell asleep...they left me in the car seat...put it back in the pack and play...and I slept for 6 SOLID HOURS! 10pm - 4am!!! Mom fed me...and I fell back asleep at 420...woke up again around 7...I am a ROCK STAR! Needless to say - we all feel well-rested.