An Upright Citizen

Five months old!

Oliver is sitting up more and more, but he's still prone to toppling over. The good thing is that no matter how he lands, he's able to wiggle into a new position that works for him and play time is lasting longer and longer. Jenny has been spreading out a blanket and a "C"-shaped pillow we originally got for feeding him. Now it's a useful cushion. We can set him in it and he can sit up and play with toys or with his feet. As we bustle about in the mornings and evenings, we set him down and he'll watch us. He also keeps a close eye on the dog and cats. They don't seem to mind that his "petting" involves clutching a clump of their fur for as long as he can hang on. They'll like him even more when he starts dropping food on the floor. -Keith

What's that you're saying?

Oliver is feeling much better now. He spent about a week and a half showing some signs of being sick. I guess we'll just have to get used to it. He's doing well in daycare and making plenty of slobber buddies. He saw his old friend Sophia briefly this week and we have plans to go visit there for an afternoon so those two can check each other out.

Oliver is chatting a lot. Sometimes even when he's eating or sleeping. We don't understand him yet, but it's fun listening to him anyway. He also recently discovered his feet.

Finally, he has a new little trick of turning the pages of books. We've been reading to him since the beginning (earlier actually)and each time, he participates just a little bit more. Sometimes, he has more fun turning the pages than looking at them.

Oliver's Sick Day

It was bound to happen sooner or later but we were really hoping for later. Oliver came down with his first cold Thursday night. Oliver loves to give and by the end of day Friday Keith was sick too. Oliver seemed to get a bit worse Sunday evening so I took today off to take him to the doctor. Luckily it is still just a cold and nothing more serious. We had a quiet day with lots of naps and hugs. The video is of Oliver playing on his activity mat today. Despite the coughing, wheezing and snot, he is still smiling and laughing as usual. -Jenny

Walking in Dinosaur PJs

Starting Daycare

Tomorrow Oliver begins full time daycare at a great facility in Vancouver. Jenny and I really enjoyed our extended time home with him. We intend to keep updating this blog regularly, but this seems a good time to clear house and share a bunch of recent photos.


Oliver LOVES to stand up. Each time you pull him up, he has this huge smile -- mouth open, eyes twinkling, and watch out for the drool!

Our friend Tony, who works at Pixar, got Oliver this HUGE stuffed Nemo from the movie, Finding Nemo. It has enormous eyes and Oliver is transfixed by it. Once he sees it, he won't take his eyes off it until either he or Nemo leave the room.

While I was typing an email to Jenny one day, Oliver decided to try typing too. I gave him control of the keyboard. Here is what he wrote to him mom:

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This is Oliver's daycare. He visited a few times recently to get used to the place. Can you spot him here? Hint: As the youngest in the class, he's the guy who looks like he'll pretty much stay where you put him - for now.

Just a cute photo.