Hmmm..... Innnteresting...

So, yesterday I was out grabbing a cappuccino with my dad, and he said the most interesting thing about the CPI (oh, sorry the consumer price index) and how its lack of fluctuation in the current economic scenario correlated with other similar troublesome times in the past... Certainly made me contemplate a little..

Needless to say, I have discovered the joy of snatching my dad's glasses off his head while he is supporting me with both hands, and then chewing (and often choking on) the delightful plastic frames. So tasty, and given the amount he laughs at my cunning and the spectacle of me with his spectacles, one of our favorite activities together. If you are a glasses wearer and coming to visit, be forewarned!

Dinner time

I am no longer on a liquid diet! I recently started eating rice cereal, and it is delicious. I'm not sure why Mom insists on feeding me with the spoon. I've tried to convince her that it would be much more efficient to just dip my face into the bowl, but she cannot be convinced.

Let it snow!

I had my first taste of snow the other day. Mom and Dad thought I would enjoy a morning walk to the local coffee shop in the fresh snow. As you can see, I was less than impressed.

Once we got into the warm coffee shop, Dad cheered me up a bit.

Baby, it's cold outside

Winter has hit Chicago, but that doesn't stop me from my walks around the neighborhood. I like to put on a show of complaining when I get bundled up, but I can't help smiling when I realize how cute I look in my winter gear.

Playtime with Nana

Nana (fka Grandma Nancy, fka Grandma Josie, soon to be known as the Nancy Jo Collective) recently came from Colorado to hang out with me and teach me about things like sitting up, flying, and laughing. Mom kept thanking her for spending so much time with me and allowing her to do other things like "shower" and "be alone for five freakin minutes", but I know mom was secretly mad that Nana stole all that time with me. Anyway, as I see it, Nana should be thanking moms, and I think Nana agrees.

Nana is one tough lady, and together we braved the cold for several walks outside. Here we are preparing to venture out onto the surface of Hoth, I mean Milwaukee Avenue. Adorably well protected, if you ask me, the elastic sunglasses are the only way to keep hats on my GIGANTIC gourd, if it ain't tied down it ain't gonna last 2 blocks.

Surprise!

Ed. Note. I can't even deal with these pictures. They are just way too awesome.

Walthers

It is amazing how long I can go between posts about my BFF (read: stalker) Tiff and her husband Kyle. In fact, it is probably BECAUSE we spend some much time with them that the camera is so rarely picked up. But make no mistake, as my only non-blood related babysitters, Kyle and Tiff are where its at (even if, as you can see from the second picture, I am embarrassed when people catch me playing with them).

This visit was special though, because Kyle actually pried me from the grip of BabyCrazy Tiff long enough to get a full dental exam, gratis. What a lucky fellow he is! And almost as cute as me too!

Just sitting around...

Faithful readers, I am constantly getting questions from fans like "Man Connor, you sure are cute! What do you do with your day other than lay around and act adorable?" or "Geez, is there anything you can't do? Seriously you are some kind of future baby sent back to embarrass all the other babies around."

Well, in answer to the first, I spend time constantly improving myself. It may look like I am relentlessly chewing on a rubber block or sitting around tooting, but don't think it isn't all part of my master plan. And now a new stage in that plan has been completed, sitting up! Do NOT mess with this core strength! Plan on a change in perspective on this blog from the horizontal to the vertical, I can sit up on my own now, and, as these pictures amply demonstrate, look unbelievably cute whilst doing it.

I know, wearing flannel is just cheating, g-d knows I don't need the help in looking awesomely cute, but come on, I just wear it for the comfort.

Cousin Kellan, this is how it is done.

Thanks for the tasteful cropping mom!!! Faithful readers, this picture took a little work so we could continue to maintain our spotless reputation as a family blog, and keep the focus on my athletic feats and off of my g-d given gifts. One of my favorite pastimes at diaper changes and in the bath is toe chomping, I prefer the taste even to dad's knuckles. I have been made to understand that my dear cousin Kellan (who I may actually get to meet this weekend!) strove long and hard to get his feets into his mush without much success. My sympathies Special K, THIS IS AWESOME!!!

My week with Grandma Patty

Grandma Patty recently came to hang out with me while my Mom went back to work. We had a ton of fun cuddling, going on walks, and practicing putting my toes in my mouth.

We were having a little trouble coordinating so that both of us either looked terrifying or adorable at the same time, but keeping true to the Corner's deeply held journalistic principles, we offer you the good and the bad alike. Fair and Balanced indeed. We'll get it right one of these days!

Gaahwhat?

You try looking good prior to mom's morning coffee (and my subsequent feeding). I am not ready for the camera before 6:15. After that, its on like Donkey Kong.

More exersauce

Ed. Note: For the first time in the history of this world renowned blog, we are unable to come up with text that can even remotely distract from the cuteness above.