I Don't Believe it!!

Our little girl is growing up!! Today Lilibug climbed up and down our little step that separates our living and dining room. She climbed up and down the step all by herself!! We have been teaching her to turn around to go down the step but today she actually managed to do this herself without our help! It was truly amazing!! Such accomplishment for our little bug. And....during her supper Lilibug grabbed the spoon (which she has often done in the past but today was different) taking the spoon handle in her left hand she shoveled the food into her mouth all by herself! She continued to shovel her food into her mouth by using the spoon for the rest of the meal, it was so adorable! Of course, she was covered in sweet potatoes by the end of suppertime. Is this the start of Lilibug's independence? It was all in all a very exciting day for our little bug!

Baby Love

Well, Mama Bug witnessed baby love today and yesterday. Lilibug and Mama Bug went over to our friend's home for a birthday brunch for another mutual friend yesterday, and Lilibug seemed entranced with Monica's little boy Aiden. Today Monica and Mamabug, along with the babies got together for a playdate, again the two wee ones seem absolutely enthralled with each other, screeching, hugging, and holding each other's hands. It was such a cute moment! Mama Bug tried to snap some pictures to capture the moment, of course, the babes were moving quickly and the pictures are blurry...still it was truly a sweet time.

Lilibug's 1st Halloween!!!

Here is our little bug dressed as a baby elephant, she was so adorable! Mama Bug and Lilibug went to the Kaiser Mother's group dressed in her little costume, it was so cute seeing all the other babies dressed up. Lilibug had a fantastic time. On Halloween Mama Bug and Lilibug met up with Maggie and her new little baby boy Jordan, who was sooooooo lovely in his sweet little giraffe costume. What cuties!! Jordan was only 3 weeks only when the photo was snapped!

Playdates

Last week Lilibug and Mama bug went over to Baby Alex's home to play with him, visit with his mom, and meet his big sister Zena (the family dog). It was a time of exploration and play. Last week Mama Bug and Lilibug also ventured to San Francisco to try and attend the new Academy of Science on the museum's free day, but upon arrival their was a three hour line-up around the block. Mama Bug and Lilibug were also present with other Mommies and babies, we all decided to have picinic in the park instead of waiting in the line. After lunch the babies took to the tot-land park and Mama Bug snapped some photos. It was a beautiful day in Golden Gate Park, and may be we will try the museum on another day.

Pumpkin Patch Visits

Last week the bug family ventured to Clayton Pumpkin Patch for chosing the first celebratory pumpkin. Mama bug has never been to a pumpkin patch prior to the bug family's visit, but it was great fun! As you can see the Lilibug had a wonderful time playing in the pumpkins, throwing Lima Beans, and driving the farm's school bus. Of course, the family also chose a perfect small pumpkin for the front steps of their home. It was a sweet outing for the bug family.

Picture Updates

Pictures from our Mini-Vacation at St. Orres, Gualala, North Coast of California. We rented a rustic cabin from a swanky tourist rental spot, the cabin creaked and swayed when you walked across the floor but it had the most amazing view of the ocean and a fireplace. We spent our days hiking around, hot-tubbing, and just relaxing. Daddy Buggy took us for the most amazing meal at the St. Orres hotel wear I ate wild boar!! The drive up the north coast was pure magic with breath-taking views, where we of course had to stop along the way to admire nature's beauty. We also explored the village of Elk, CA which was just as beautiful and hopefully our next vacation stop (Mama Bug has her finger's crossed). The little Lilibug had a blast, as you can see she is napping on our second day away, and it was a reallllly LONG nap....a two hour one, not her usual 20 minutes! It was absoultely a wonderful mini-vacation exploring the CA coast, we highly recommend it.

You may ask....

Well, you may ask why does Mama Bug not post more often....the truth be told besides being very tired these days is that Mama Bug is a little lazy with typing up the days of Lilibug. BUT....Mama Bug is going to try and be more mindful of the blog reporting on the days of the Little Bug.

Tired is right....the wee one sometimes has difficulty falling asleep and taking naps, to which the Mama Bug over time becomes exhausted with efforts of getting the wee one to sleep. Speaking to the Mama Bug's Mum today (Grandma Perswain Bug) it appears Mama Bug was similiar when she was a babe, no naps and not sleeping through the night for a few years!!! Yikes! Mama Bug also did not take naps as a toddler (what are we in for if genetics follows the same course???).

Aside from the naps, the wee one is becoming more and more mobile, crawling faster and getting into everything! It is sweet - she is turning into a tot right before our eyes!! She pulls up on furniture and attempts to walk around it, she loves exploring the musical instruments, and tonight she spotted a friendly dog that got her soooo excited she could barely contain herself!! It was delight to watch, but again all of explorations has got the Mama Bug feeling pooped out at night!

Tomorrow Mama Bug and Lilibug will be going to a Mama and babies brunch in support of Obamo, it should be lots of fun, then on Tuesday a Gymboree class, Wednesday a day in SF at the Science & Nature Museum, Thursday nursing group, then Friday a day at home! Mama Bug is so excited about the prospects of being out of the house all week long! Yah, no more cold and back into the Mama and Baby socialization world again!!!!!

That's it for now....more pictures to follow....promises Mama Bug.