Moriarty has gotten even more focused and curious this week. He seems to be discovering his hands. At the moment that looks like sucking on them a LOT. Drooling on them. Trying to shove his fist into his mouth. Basically beginning the baby past time of putting new toys into their mouths. Toy #1 = hands.

Since he's gotten more focused and aware, he was awake and alert for the first time in the Ergo on a walk this week. He got to actually see some plants, the coffee shop, and the grocery store. The greeting card aisle was a favorite. When we're in the living room he likes to stare at the walls. If I'm in a high-backed chair and he can't see the wall he gets fussy until I seat him higher. He loves when we put him facing out so he can look around. I'm not sure what he can see and how far away, but he's fascinated.

We also spent some time communing with nature, to nurture his inner hippie. We had tummy time in the park (little grass spot across from the apartment). We also worked on bonsai trees in the backyard.

This was also a week of grown up firsts. I had him alone for the first time all day while Pip was at work. We had a great time and I even got to shower and do some cleaning. I'm getting better at keeping him down for daytime naps. (night time is another story). Since Pip and I both started working part time again this week, Moriarty had his first day with the nanny. It went great. I missed him. We'll learn to find special time in the mornings and evenings.

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