handiwork

how can lil return the favor?

Miss Squirmy is almost at the point where she refuses to sit still for pictures.  She is ready to be an on-the-go baby.  Although she can't quite sit up on her own yet, you still can't keep this babe down. It took everything Mama could muster just to get her to stay belly-up so you could get a glimpse of this ultra sweet bodysuit.  This one of a kind creation was made by one of Mama's oldest friends, Sarah, who we will visit next week to celebrate her pending nuptials.  It's kind of a full circle thing- Sarah made this onesie at the baby shower that celebrated Lil's pending arrival! Maybe Lil should make something one of a kind for Sarah in return.  She is getting very good at tearing and chewing paper.  Collage, or papier maché of some kind?

only halfway up, she's neither up nor down

I'm sure one of those signature smiles will more than suffice for their first meeting...

kind of like that

stroller girl

We shook things up today and headed out for a morning stroll. Short sleeves hoodies are always a winner, especially paired with bandana-print babylegs.  But what is Lil doing in her wool diaper soaker on a beautiful summer morning? Ah! In Baby World, wool is a year-round material due to its natural breathability and anti-microbial properties. Right, well, after today I might amend that arguement slightly, because even though it's breathable, wool still gets warm. And antimicrobial or not, that's still pee. Eew (not ewe).

preppy in pink

for babies, pants are optional

Personally, I've never been comfortable in polo shirts and cotton twill.  I'm not a starched white shirt  kind of girl.  I can appreciate the crisp look on others, but I live for slub and open weaves.  Babies don't have their style set from birth. It's up to us to determine what is suitable, what looks best.  Some parents follow their own fashion sense, and buy what they like.  Others go age appropriate with teddy bear prints and lots of fleece.  Sometimes we choose the least baby-like attire and go for that.  I think Lil benefits from a large array from the style spectrum.  Hopefully her taste buds will be as venturous and varied as her wardrobe.

mini golfer

Today Lil goes preppy.  In head to toe pink, this country club orphan is ready for the front nine before nap time.  If she had sensible flats and a Coach bag, she might be mistaken for the world's youngest PTA leader.  Don't get any ideas- that does not make me the next Nancy Botwin. 

I would like a review of last week's minutes, please.

Lil would like to thank Mama's friend Chelsea, owner of Chelsea Modern Images for the freaking cute prepster bodysuit and slacks, and Boop, the bear rattle (not pictured).  Plus, Mama finds lots of  inspiration from her beautiful photography! If Lil joins the debate team, tennis team, or pep squad, we'll know why.

raspberry tart

Lil's big day in required something she could move in.  Now that she is officially a pre-crawler (aka, scootcher), bodysuits must be stretchier, sleeves must be shorter, and a little grip on the toes doesn't hurt.  Lil made her way around the living room floor stylishly in a raspberry flutter-sleeve body suit and some little socks...

crazy for accessories

Little yummy socks, apparently.

Hair!

Something new for Lil that money can't buy- a new 'do! Lil's finally got enough hair that it needs a little styling.  No barrettes for this little trendsetter.  We went with a spikey little mohawk.  Product-free, of course.

Lil's 'do, detail

weekend update #4- home and away

mushy and messy

Lil had another big weekend, but found some time to spend some quality time at home with Mama, Papa, Kitty and the Cat.  Saturday was mostly a lounge-around-in-a-diaper kind of day, especially after trying her first bites of cereal!  There was no Cap'n Crunch and Saturday morning cartoons for Lil, though.  She stuck to organic brown rice with breast milk.  This cloth diaper is a Blueberry's Basix.  Even though it's the easiest cloth diaper ever, what really made this one a must-have is the giraffe print.

bib from Dwell Studios

"Pride (In the Name of Love)"

Sunday was a day for family, family, and more family!  Lil has aunts and uncles (truly great ones) coming out of the woodwork, and each new meeting requires a special look.  Sunday also happened to be Gay Pride here in New York, so we couldn't have found a better reason to go with rainbows and a pink flamingo.  Since New York State legalized gay marriage this weekend, she donned her colors to in a celebration of love, and liberty, and a tribute to every family- past, present, and future.

fabulous flamingo

bloomin' mad

long time, no see!

Bloomers.  I know they exist on Etsy for adults, but bloomers are serious baby wear.  Designers go all out for babies with the lace and the ruffles and the bows, but I wanted something simple for Lil.  An everyday kind of bloomer, if you will.  I was thrilled to find these white button-front bloomers on Zulilly a while back, and now that Lil has finally packed on a couple pounds and grown several inches, I figured it was a good time to try them on...
 

mama's clearly gone 'round the bend

Hmmmm...  Maybe too much bloom.

puttin' on the ritz

Once upon a time, two families lived in the Middle of Nowhere, or Upstate New York. These two families each had one daughter.  Each daughter grew up, moved far away from the Middle of Nowhere, and settled in Major Metropolises in different parts of the world.  Once settled, these two young women started their own families, and raised their babies in quite a different environment from what they knew growing up.  Now, does that mean these babies will have more materialistic upbringings?  No.  Does it mean they'll have access to the latest styles in baby wear and baby gear, and opportunities to dress up more often?  Definitely.  

all dressed up with nowhere to go

Here is one of those babes, proudly sporting a three-piece suit, sans dinner jacket, complete with pocket square and, oh yeah, a polka-dot bow tie.  This blue-eyed cutie is Philip, and he is growing up in Brussels.  Perhaps you're wondering what fabulous event Philip was attending?  Well, Philip was not on his way to the Brussels Philharmonic, nor was he dressed up for an evening wedding.  He was planning to wear his penguin suit to ring in the new year, but it missed his suitcase.  What was nearly a fashion nightmare was saved by good footwear, as I'm told the loafers looked smashing with his pj's.

ready for the playground!

Philip's mama is following one of baby fashion's golden rules: never let a good look go to waste.  The tux may have missed the New Year, but Philip was looking sharp for his next play date!

Thanks to Philip's mama, Alison Lundqvist for the photos.  And can I just mention those lashes!? Philip, please bottle whatever it is you've got and send me some! xo

farm fresh

Lil and Mama volunteered at their CSA today, handing out fresh fruits and veggies to customers.  Lil was the produce princess, and managed to stay sweeter than the strawberries the entire time.  I think she and veggies will have a beautiful friendship.

arugu-what?

pajama time

Lil's first two-piece pajama set comes courtesy of cousin Josie. So now Lil can...

"Pull on the bottoms.  Put on the top." and  "Get [her]self set to pajama-dee-bop!"

- Pajama Time, by Sandra Boynton

And see?  Another food motif!

simply delicious

a tasty treat

There's something about a baby in some food-inspired gear that makes my sweet tooth start to ache!  Whether it's wholesome fruits and veggies, or indulgent cakes and candies, babies make good eats look great.  Lil put this idea to work today in her newly inherited cupcake onesie and "brownie" Babylegs.  Even though the saying "she looks good enough to eat" didn't originate with my Lil, it definitely applies.  I had to count those fingers and toes at bedtime just to make sure I didn't nibble them all up.

better than a Hostess any day

weekend update #3- father's day!

happy on father's day

What a weekend! It started out with a long line, a boat ride, and some badminton, and ended with a new tooth and a pretty dress.  Tooth #2 started out easier than tooth #1, but an eruption is an eruption.  The tears don't stop flowing just because it's Father's Day.

ready for summer fun

On Saturday Lil was ready to roll out to Roosevelt Island for a little badminton tournament courtesy of PSYOP and Relax, NYC.  Dressed in her pleated cuff denim shorts and a flowy crocheted tank courtesy of Cousin Josie, Lil stayed cool and collected on the most humid island in the city.  Mama got to play, although her team made it out of round 1 undefeated, they were dealt a painful loss in the sudden death round. No matter, Lil was ready to catch the boat back to Williamsburg.

first mate's first float

papa's shining jewel

Lil took her papa out for his first Father's Day brunch.  She made sure to look extra pretty for her papa today, and even cut a new tooth just for him!  While Papa was pleased with his little peach, teething left more than an indelible impression on him- the accompanying tears left Papa and Mama with memorable headaches.  Papa is just thankful his girl sat for these beautiful shots.

another summer classic, courtesy of cousin josie!

The Cat gets some love, too

both of Papa's little girls

Lil, your papa sure is sweet on you!  Goodnight, little love.

s.w.a.k.

papa's little fish

Lil's first swim class featured some classic faux pas, namely don't leak pee in your new swim diaper! Not five minutes after she had on her Imse Vimse swim diaper in pink and red polka dots, Lil let loose in her papa's arms.  Oops.

Smart Mama packed a back-up though.  We used the pocket portion of a Bum Genius 4.0 artist series as a swim suit, and Lil kept it all in during swim time.

Swimming was great.  The pool was located in this really nice condo building not far from home.  It looked kind of like a cave, very dark, very warm, damp, and kinda cozy.  Our pics didn't come out so well, but you get the gist.

Lil was plum tuckered by the end.  She even fell asleep in the pool!  We happened to spend the rest of the rainy afternoon in bed. Yay.

five months

Well, Lil is five months old today!  How about a side-by-side comparison:

Today

One month ago

What do you think? Is she bigger? More mature? More prolific?

I really don't have much to say about today, or about Lil's outfit.  We went out.  The dress is from Gap.  Lately the only thing I care to do is stare at this baby. Be warned: from here on, this post contains gratuitous images of Lil. I apologize, and I understand if you stop following this blog.  But it can't be helped.  In my world, there is very little else that truly matters.

top model posing

still posing

the Face

delightful delovely

Lil went to bed early tonight, tomorrow is our first swimming class! Stay tuned...

it's... super mega naked baby

super mega naked baby scales walls...

Lil was in a serious funk today.  Not surprising, since it was a perfectly gorgeous day for a walk.  There was definitely something toothy going on, so we laid low.  So low, in fact, that clothes became optional.  I did manage to get some super girl Babylegs on her, so when she stretched out and rolled around it was if she took flight... sort of!  

... and soars through the clouds...

... with her sidekick, little fish...

and watches over all those earthbound souls.

A little whining and a few tears hardly even penetrated the sweetness of Lil.