Finger Foods to Forks

Last night, Lyric successfully used his fork atleast 10 times, during dinnertime. He was so patient, and persistent. Taught me patience as well, because I had the urge to jump in and help him, but he taught me that we had all the time in the world, and to sit back and watch.

My Little Gosling

Lyric is a "Gosling" at the Waldorf School in our neighborhood. We attend weekly, and it is so fun for both of us. I enjoy watching him interact with his little friends while I learn to finger knit, and gently communicate with other parents. The class teaches me the importance of rhythm in daily life...whether it is sweeping, washing dishes, cooking...or when I'm really desperate for something to do, washing walls. Lyric thrives on this rhythm and squeals with delight as he plays with his little toys.
My mom sent me 2 boxes full of gnome-like, magical toys. Most were from when I was a child. Things like fabric dolls, miniature tree stumps, little wooden spoons, cookie cutters, and a set of miniature pots and pans. Oh, and gourds!... Lyric loves to shake the gourds. I am well on my way to creating our gnome-home, where I am the mother fairy.
The Gosling class consists of free play, and then "dust, dust, dust" time where we put everything back in it's "home". We then gather in a circle and sing songs and hold hands as we dance to the rhythm of the poems.
Then we wash our hands, and have our organic snack, seated at the tiny stools around the table. After our blessing it is delightful to watch the little Goslings gobble up their peas porridge. Following, we close with circle songs and dances.
We can't wait for next week!

Babies and Blueberries

Lyric is really becoming a little boy. He is quickly changing from a cooing little baby...to a busy little boy. He loves to play with cell phones...and he loves to play with daddy's guitar. He likes to take walks outside, and he likes to dance.

He has his 2 bottom teeth, and his two top ones are poking through... no more toothless grin~

He love peas porridge. With a sprinkling of sesame seeds and Braggs Amino's. He loves carrot juice, and his new favorite food is blueberries.

He has started nodding his head up and down as if to say "yes"..

He does a few signs to communicate with us: "more", "milkies", "all done", and he points at everything and talks all day long. He has a lot to say~!

The Lyricist

Lyric is my name, and writing songs is my game!

A few weeks ago, I noticed Lyric holding a pen and trying to draw on a book. I don't know how he put 2+2 together, being that for one, I am always on the computer!...

He loves to color and is really good about coloring on paper only... he is amazing to me!

Disneyland or Bust!

Lyric had his first trip to Disneyland 2 days shy of turning 1. It was a lot of fun. It was packed, but a delightful experience. I even got to ride Thunder Mountain, thank god for the Fast Pass! Lyric rode Pirates of the Carribean and was in awe as he looked around and listened to the sounds of pirate life. I wish I knew what he was thinking when the boat went down the hills, my stomach dropped a little! Mid way he decided he wanted to nurse....I think he needed a little comforting in the entirely new environment. We visited Mickey and Minnie's house in ToonTown..here is a pic of him watching Minnie's dishwasher in action. He also loved looking at Mickey's garden..

Happy 1st Birthday Lyric

Happy Birthday my little pumpkin pie! Today we had a mommy-baby birthday,all of our stuffed animal friends joined us adorned with birthday hats. We mashed organic-no sugar carrot cupcakes all over the place including our face! It was a perfect day.