My Blue Jeans

"When I wake up, in the morning light, I poo in my jeans and I feel alright!" These will be Lia's lyrics once her first pair of blue jeans will fit. We still have to wait a couple of weeks because I'm not really fond of the rapper look with half the diaper hanging out.

Sunday night Charlotte was hit by thunder storms that for our European taste were exceptionally loud and scary. Thunder and lightning were raging behind the window, and it was a pretty cozy night, up until the electric power breakdown, which lasted for several hours. The baby food I had painstakingly prepared all weekend and then put in the freezer was ruined. Butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, and beef, all peeled, chopped, steamed, and pureed. First frozen by mom and then defrozen by a storm that played havoc with Lia's food. The wind puffed and we huffed. This is our farewell-picture.

We also have some great news, though uncomfortable for Lia: Her bottom front teeth are shining through! And you can already feel the right one emerging. One of these mornings it will pop out, and then Lia will smile at us with her first loony tooth.

Here comes another video:

Lia roaring with laughter

Fendi Freak

Although she looks just like her Daddy, and although she surely is a little tomboy who is not afraid to hurt herself and likes to wear her FC Bayern München onesie, she is also her mother's daughter. See for yourself:

Lia aiming for style

Well then?

It's so much fun to pick Lia up from her bed in the morning or after a nap. Sometimes she makes loud squeaking noises (Rückwärtskiekser) while hiding her face in the pillows and excitedly waving her arms and legs about, sometimes she just looks at us with an expression that reads "Oh, it's you folks again! You're kind of nice! Lets have some fun." But she always seems to be ready for whatever we've planned for the day. Katja described her as having a challenging look in her eyes that says: "So, und nun? What else do you have in store for me?" I hope Lia will be able to keep that genuine curiosity through life.

Lia waiting for some action

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Learning to crawl is not that easy...

Moving from one place to another is an urge that Lia cannot resist. We always put Lia on her soft blanket that is swamped with lots of nice toys. But this safety zone serves her merely as a starting point. Only seconds later we find Lia trying to dig herself through the sofa or the wall. Those silly obstacles! But she's got to find a way through! Great attitude. And although we would readily move mountains for our daughter, we never move the sofa or the wall out of her way. Instead, we plant Lia back onto her blanket. With a binky and a book. But who is she to need comfort and an education when there are things to discover beyond the soft cushions? And somewhere that head should fit through ...

Lia learning to crawl
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Motte Martha

Katja, Matthias, and Martha, our friends from Germany and blog colleagues, are currently touring the States, enjoying a road trip which, among other famous places, led them to Charlotte. The Cordes Clan was one of Charlotte's main attractions.

Lia loved playing with Martha and had a great time grabbing and groping, as well as being grabbed and groped. The two girls were quite fond of each other, and Martha taught Lia some great new stuff, like offering toys and then keeping them to herself. So cool! We are looking forward to our next family reunion, this time complete with a new baby and the Spanish pool boy Toni.

Milestone

Lia is on her hands and knees! Not yet crawling, but hopping forward with both knees at a time like a little frog. Usually she is with her tushy in the air while digging her head into the floor, trying to see what the neighbor downstairs is up to. But now she is tired from rubbing her nose on the carpet. Swaying back and forth on her hands and knees is much more fun! Thinks Lia and disappears under the table.

Babble Boo

Here comes a new video! Click on the link below and listen to Lia's exciting story. If only we knew what she's talking about... But as long as she is entertaining herself and us, the message behind the gibberish is secondary. You'll see what I mean. Babble boo.

Lia excited

Chirp, Chirp!

Lia loves to flirt with the birds, her most devoted friends who never fly away from her changing table. Take a look! Here is Lia's first Blogger Video.

Click on the following link:

Lia chirping

Happy Birthday, Peanut!

I've turned six months old! Give me food!!!


"My fist or the delicious looking raspberry cheese cake, I don't mind, cause I have the munchies! Give me something to chew on, even that orange pulp. That will do!"

And it actually did. Neither did Lia shove the puree out with her tongue, nor did she send the food flying. No gagging, no funny face. Instead, she munched on her puree with great pleasure and gobbled it within seconds. Lia a fussy eater? Nooo. Turns out our daughter is an absolute pro with immaculate table manners. And a bulletproof bib is just not her style. Those 'nutritional needs' are ready to be satisfied! So load up the spoon!

Little Lia, who never finishes her bottle of milk, surprised us with a roaring appetite and an empty bowl. There is obviously no need to 'introduce' solids to a professional munchie.