Monday, November 12, 2007

The Vivster's Latest Tricks

Vivi cracks me up. Every day it's something new. Her latest tricks have been:


1) A newfound obsesssion with her feet. She is constantly either grabbing or sucking them.





2)Doing Crunches (I think she's actually trying to sit up, but it looks like she's exercising to me)



Given Vivi's desire to sit up on her own, I've tried to let her practice more. However, I have to watch her every movement because sometimes she suddenly lunges forward and faceplants. Her progress is impressive, though. Here is a picture of her trying to sit up on her own (I love the excited and proud look she has on her face...she is always VERY expressive. It's never hard to tell how she's feeling):

Lastly, Vivi has been "teething" for what seems to be an eternity now. You can see a little bit of white underneath the gums and the the fussiness and gnawing on everything in sight (including the fingers, faces, and noses of unsuspecting adults) are present, but no teeth yet. I keep hoping they come in soon so my happier, less clingy baby will return (since she's started teething, I can't leave her sight or she wimpers). But even grumpy and clingy, she's been pure entertainment. Here's my best shot of her teeth--you can't see anything yet, but I thought the picture was cute:

9 comments:

Staci said...

She is so cute and I just can't believe how blue her eyes are. You're mom is so cute. Last time I saw her she told me about 5 times how she couldn't wait until Thanksgiving to see that baby! I want to send you some bows for Vivi. Let me know if there's a certain outfit you want or just basic colors and I will talk my sister into making some. Maybe when you come up we can meet and we can match her outfits exactly to the bow. You can NEVER have to many bows!

Allison said...

I love the "teeth" picture. Her expression is too cute.

Ferrin Family said...

Teething is horrible, but biting while nursing is even worse. Hopefully, she won't do that. She's adorable. I still can't believe I won't get to meet her until she is one!

bri said...

Yes! All that yoga you did while pregnant paid off....Vivi will soon be whipping out downward dog!

Ashley said...

I love babies grabbing their feet--they are like little animals. And you know how I feel about any slight possibility of teething--LOTS OF TYLENOL!

Carrie Hellewell said...

I'm so glad I found your blog! Vivi is so adorable and makes me miss the early years of babies. Look up our blog at hellewell.blogspot.com!

Jenna{Mommy in Manhattan} said...

Hey Natalee...can I get your address?? you can email me it at jenran22@hotmail.com

Staci said...

I think it's time for a new post now... I bet Vivi is walking it's been so long since we have seen new pictures... Also, could you please email me your address for the Christmas Card List??? summiteyecare@gmail.com
Thanks!!!

Ana said...

I love the proud look that Vivi is giving in that picture...she is such an adorable and clever girl! So she should be proud of herself. :)