new tricks

As Daniel approaches the six-month mark, he has added lots of new tricks to his repertoire! Blowing raspberries has become his new favorite - successfully covering me with spit. It is hilarious, and he does it all of the time! He can also sit up now, with no support, for a decent period of time before falling over. He usually falls to the side or back. Today, I caught him by the head as he headed towards the floor. While Gigi and I browsed the aisles at ULTA, Daniel worked hard to pull off his sock, and then put it in his mouth for a good chew. When we got in the car, my mom took his other sock off and handed it to him for play, and Daniel cackled with glee. He laughs A LOT these days, and that sound alone will cheer up even the most stressed out mom with two mortgages!

Yesterday, my mom, sister, and I were lunching together at a not-to-be-named chain restaurant (very popular in Ohio), when we experienced our first round of discrimination for having a child! Our very unfriendly waitress, Paula, became testy with us because I requested a glass of warm water for Daniel's bottle and parked our stroller behind the table. We requested a move, and Rocky warmly served us and received a 50% tip from me and Jo.