Remote-Controlled Kitty

We've found another winner!

We have owned what we like to call a "kitty remote" for about a year now. In layman's terms, it is called a laser pointer. It also happens to be shaped like a mouse. Porter will chase it around the house for hours. He gets so excited, in fact, that he makes chirping noises and his tail twitches so fast that I fear it will fall off.

Yesterday, while I was teasing the cat, making him run in circles, jump up walls and the like, Alex was holding Holden in the hallway. Our ever-observant son noticed these "kitty shenanigans" and boy, was it funny! I know I said in the previous post that I have never seen him laugh so hard... but this truly trumped the Johnny Jump-Up. Truly.

Holden was laughing so hard I had to stop to make sure that he was still laughing and not crying. So. Damn. Cute. There is just nothing like a little baby's laugh. It is truly heart-warming.

I wish I had a video of this! Next time. Next time.

6 month check-up

It went.... well, of course... until he got his shots. He bawled for a while, I just couldn't calm him down this time. So, I reluctantly put him in his carrier and headed out to the car. He was OK until I put him in his big seat. And then again until I took him out to get in the house. Poor, poor baby. But, he had no reaction this time, and after a long nap, he was great! Our new pediatrician was fabulous and even gave him a book!

The nurse said that if he isn't sitting up by the time he's almost 7 months, they might "look into it". I'm trying not to worry about that part- I know babies take their own sweet time.

Also, I didn't mention this before, but Alex's parents purchased a convertible carseat, the Britax Boulevard, for our Christmas present. I absolutely adore it. The cover is gorgeous, looks great with my interior, and it comes off to be washed! The seat itself is comfy and roomy, and can be used up to I think 60 lbs! I know Britax is one of the more expensive brands, but I think they are totally worth it!

And, I took Holden to my mom's work so that I could get my teeth cleaned. Everyone thought he was just adorable! Look out, he really is a ladies man!

Holden @ the dentist's office

PS: He now has 2 teeth!