Bottles Are So 2006

It's all about the sippy.

Friday Matinee: The Broccoli Thief

Don't try to take broccoli away from Chimpy.

Ukulele Morning

The Cure for Cradle Cap

Indonesian chimpies are treated to a lot of natural oils (palm, tea tree, coconut)—both in treatment of various conditions and simply for the enjoyment of it. So when mama and papa decided to do something about Lil' Chimpy's cradle cap the obvious solution sprung to mind: olive oil scalp massage.

Chimpy's First Birthday Party (Attending)

Chimpy went to her first birthday party on Saturday. Hosted by Big Boy D, shown here proud of just having demolished his cake.

Four Picture Friday

Kid Kaboom is busting out of this joint and she's taking one of you lousy screws with her.

The benefit of having a neighbor who works for Leapfrog? Swag!

Bundled up for a cold afternoon walk.

Wooden Spoon, Chimpy's favorite toy.

Gimme the Usual

Hopes and Sharks

Like any parent, I have hopes for my child. Most of them involve her becoming a jazz pianist—which is why Vince Guaraldi is Chimpy's most played album—but I'll also accept marine biologist/oceanographer, chef, lead guitar in a Kinks cover band and paleontologist. Whatever Chimpy becomes, I hope she's as creative as the kids who made this movie:

Someone Loves the Baby Bjorn

Wind Tunnel Baby

The Pelican Discussion

A short video of Chimpy's gabby phase at eight weeks (9/15/06).

Sweet Peas for Swee'Pea

Don't have a teething ring? Give your baby a bag of frozen peas!


Not without supervision. Chimpy's new thing is sitting in her high chair as I cook.

Chimpy had been eating solids for about a month before I introduced her to green food. For some reason I have always wanted to give her sweet peas—I just like the idea of garden peas. She must have liked them, here's what happened when she finished her bowl.


Peas everywhere. I gave her a small second helping and she gave it the thumbs up.

Careful What You Wish For

From day one, I wished to see Isabel play with her feet. I got my wish and, along with it, the frustration of trying to change a diaper when Isabel's feet are in her mouth.



A special shout out to Dox and his family for the rad Baby Wit onesie!