Would You Wanna Hug This?

When Gavi sits down to eat any meal of the day he needs he following by his trusty side: Two spoons, of the dairy or meat variety depending on the meal, his passy, and a handful of cheerios in the cup holder. I don't know if this is the best eating habit for a baby but what ever works right?

First he takes the first bite. Then he needs the passy. Then another bite. Then he plays with his spoons. I try to sneak another bite in between the spoons. We start the process all over again. My mother thinks I'm crazy for playing these games with him. By the end of the meal he looks like this-

Notice the food on his feet and forehead as well. Any suggestions?

Love to all!

Gavi's mom

PS- After the first month or so of feeding him solids, we realize the best thing to do was eat our meals in our onesies.

Follow the Light Gavi Goo

Yes, we are mean to our son. But who can resist?

Gavi has a new favorite food. Wipes! Every time I leave him alone in his play room, he goes straight for the box that I had (stupidly) left on the couch from the previous diaper change. I know, mommy should know better. I'll get a picture of it, should it happen again. (as it probably will)

Gavi's Mom

Go Gavi Go!

So Gavi is starting to feel his way through walking. Yes, he's still holding out hand, but only one of them! Please G-d he'll figure it out before the summer.

Last night we had to start Ferberizing all over again. I went in and out of his room about 10 times last night reminding him... "Yes Gavi, we're still here... We love you Gavi... It's time to go to bed Gavi." In the mean time, he's probably thinking, SHUT UP WOMAN AND GIVE ME MY BOTTLE!

We got Gavi his first baseball hat. You Like? He didn't! He kept trying to pull it off. He only kept it on long enough for this photo.

Since s'fira (the time between Passover and Shavuot when we refrain from listening to live music) is upon us, this is the musician's form of Bein HaZmanim, Daddy is home on Sunday's. During this down time, Daddy enjoys practicing on his guitar with the Gav-meister.


And then Gavi decided he'd rather eat the instrument than play it.

Don't worry daddy, there is still hope.

Love to all,

Gavi's Mom

Pesach

So we made it through our first Pesach home. Yes, we did miss the Ritz, but there's nothing like your first pesach table to make you feel proud.

We got gavi a walker for afikoman... and what did he like most about it? Well, take a look.

(IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT CLICK HERE)

What can I say? He's a goofy wittal boy.

Much love.

Gavi's Mom

Gavi Flips the Bird!

So my in laws (G-d bless them) have a beautiful bird named BJ. BJ and Gavi have this love/hate relationship. Gavi loves to terrorize him and in return, BJ loves to grab Gavi's beloved passy. Take a look. (OR CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK)







We also continued the baby proofing process. Not to be confused with the Pesach cleaning process, which has yet to begin. We love to see little bits of cherios all over the play room.





Good times to be had by all

Gavi's Mom

My Son the Model

So since Gavi has learned to crawl he's also gotten into the habit of strutting his stuff. He's not stranger to the cat walk.... Shake it Gavi! Shake it!

If I Were the King of the Forrrrrest

Yes, as you can see Gavi-Pooh was the cowardly lion for Purim. Can you see the resemblance. He had a great first Purim. We heard Megillah, ate Hamentashen, and of course had a Bissel of the wine. One is supposed to drink until they can't differ between Haman and Mordechai. But let me ask you this... What if you didn't know the difference to begin with? I mean, he's only 7 months old?!?!

Gavi's Mom

We Have Fun With Our Camera

I know the pasts couple of posts have been videos. And I'm sorry I havent been WRITTING but this is so much more fun.

Moving Around Take 2

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Moving Around

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My Boy

I know it's been a while and I wish there was a good excuse. At least it hasn't been as long as some people... ahem. So we're still trying to get the hang of crawling. But it's not for lack of trying. Gavi gets where he needs to go at his own pace. Sometimes faster than others. In fact, I under estimated his mobility and plop went Gavi. I won't say off of what, but I'm sure you can use your imagination. It's not like I left him alone. I was putting laundry away in the same room. But Gavi-pooh is fine thank G-d.



Gavi had his friend Yakira over this past shabbat. He was checking to see if anyone was looking while putting the moves on her. That sly dog! Gavi keep your hands to yourself. What would her parents think?!

The babies had a good time. As did we.

All the best!

Gavi's Mom

Yeah No School!!

We were stuck in the house all day thanks to the weather. But we did manage to sneak out for a quick pic

Help... I Need to Baby Proof My House!!!

So we're starting to be more mobile. G-d help us. He's getting up on all fours and trying his best to lunge at the things that peak his interests. As Gavi is sitting up playing with his teddy bear he's eyeing that thing in the wall with 3 little holes. Mommy keeps putting things into it... Hmm what's in there? Let's see.... BZZZZZZT. That's my foresight kicking in.

Off to Babies R Us- the child proof section please!

I'll take 2 maybe 3 gates. OK we'll throw an extra one in the cart for good luck. Those things that keep cabinets closed. And the largest package you have of socket protectors.

Gavi interjects- No mommy I don't want to wear a pocket protector! The kids will make fun of me!!!!

Gavi, a SOCKET not POCKET! Have some faith in yo momma!

I think I may need some back up. I'm open to suggestions. Love to all

Gavi's Momma

Dear Gavi....

Gavi, Mommy thinks it's best for all of us if you start doing the following...

Walk, Talk, and most importantly learn how to change your OWN diapers! Since you've started on solids it's just been unbearable! How much more can mommy take? I'd say that daddy can take over with the diapers, but we all know that's not going to happen. It's nice that you can hold your bottle by yourself now

and that you can sit up one your own

but ya'lla. I know it will come in due time. Until then a mother will just have to be patient and watch her son grow.

Love you

Yo Momma

Okay Just one more of the eyes

HELLO McFLY!?!?!?
For those of you who do not get it... It's from Back the to Future... all time GREAT movie.

Peek A Boo

Are those not the most beautiful eyes you've ever seen?!?!

Walking on Daddy's Tummy

Changes

So since coming back from Israel we've had a lot of changes. Gavi's gotten too big for his infant car seat (the snap and go) so we've had to move onto a BIGGER and better things. If this were the summer, and we didn't have to deal with coats and sweaters, I'm sure we could milk the Graco a few more weeks. We've also started Gavi on solids. He loves Apples, Peaches, Pears, Bananas, and Berries. But NOT and I repeat NOT Apricots! Being the cheap and deceiving mother that I am, I didn't want to waste the entire jar (which I paid a whopping 55 cents for). I tried to trick him by mixing a little apples sauce in there. Nope he would not have it. "Mommy why are you doing this to me?!?!" he said. Yes he really said it. Ha take that Yitzy, his first word was mommy!!.

I digress. Anyway, more changes....

We got a high chair to go with his solids. Gavi has also started to pull himself up into a standing position. Although he has not yet mastered the most important part of this task... staying that way. With a little encouragement from his loving parents I have no doubt he'll get the idea.

Until next time.

Gavi's Mom

Setting the Record Staight

So since coming back from Israel we are still getting used to sleeping through the night on our own. Or should I say Gavi is. When we were in the Holy Land, Gavi slept with me the entire visit. Now we're working on breaking that habit but no such luck. Any suggestions?

I love my sister dearly but the picture on her blog is copy. WE were the first to do the feet. I know Shira I am sorry for bursting your bubble. But it must be popped! Here's the original version....

Love to all.

Gavi's Mom

From the Holy Land and Back Again...

Well, I'd love to tell you that Gavi, as predicted was an angel on the plane. All the passengers cooed and awwed over him. I have a big fat NOPE to say to that. We had 2 flights to take. Newark to Paris. Paris to Tel Aviv. Ask me how long gavi slept the whole trip? Go on ask me. About 1 hour max. He wore himself out with the crying 20 minutes before landing each flight. Thank G-d my mother was with me to ease my sanity. With about 9 hours of crying under his belt, 3 hours of roaming through the Paris airport, and one lost piece luggage later... yes we lost a bag... We got into the cab with his car seat and a huge smile crept onto his face. Oh there's the Gavi I gave life to!!! Not the devil child.
We arrived in Beitar and had a great visit with the trip back hanging over my head. I told Yitzy I was making aliya (moving to Israel) so pack up the house and come on over. Alas, he did not. We love White Plains too much to make such a rash decision. But we came home and thanks to Israeli Homeopathic Intervention Gavi was an angel as previously predicted.
Don’t get me wrong, it will still be YEARS before I travel with Gavi alone.

So we’re home now. We started Gavi on the rice cereal diet. He loves it.




It takes some time for the video to appear in the blog so click HERE for the link.

I'm sorry it took so long to update the blog. As you can immagine we're still adjusting. Love to all .

Gavi's Mom